Author Archives for Bronwen Manby

Le Niger compte se doter d’une politique d’état civil

January 23, 2019 11:20 am Published by Comments Off on Le Niger compte se doter d’une politique d’état civil

Niamey, 23 Janv (ANP)  – le Niger envisage d’adopter une  politique nationale de l’état civil, et un  projet de loi portant régime de l’état civil  dans le cadre de la modernisation de l’Etat. Trois  projets de textes révisés – la […]


Djibouti: Loi N° 39/AN/19/8ème L portant identification des personnes physiques, création du numéro national d’identification et établissement d’un registre national

January 21, 2019 9:22 am Published by Comments Off on Djibouti: Loi N° 39/AN/19/8ème L portant identification des personnes physiques, création du numéro national d’identification et établissement d’un registre national

L’ASSEMBLEE NATIONALE A ADOPTE LE PRESIDENT DE LA REPUBLIQUE PROMULGUE LA LOI DONT LA TENEUR SUIT : VU La Constitution du 15 septembre 1992 ; VU La Loi n°92/AN/10/6ème L du 21 avril 2010 portant révision de la Constitution; VU […]


South Africa: The undocumented children denied the right to go to school

January 21, 2019 7:58 am Published by Comments Off on South Africa: The undocumented children denied the right to go to school

By Anjuli Maistry In January thousands of children began the 2019 school year, some for the first time. Parents proudly posted photos of their children in new uniforms on social media. It was undeniably an exciting and optimistic time of […]


Kenya: MPs call for new legislation to help stateless persons acquire IDs

January 19, 2019 3:53 pm Published by Comments Off on Kenya: MPs call for new legislation to help stateless persons acquire IDs

By Kirera Mwiti A group of Senators and MPs have called on new legislation to address the rising number of stateless persons in the country. The lawmakers called on the government to ease the process of acquiring an ID noting […]


Kenya: Report of the Digital Identification Document (ID) & Citizenship Consultative Meeting

January 18, 2019 2:14 pm Published by Comments Off on Kenya: Report of the Digital Identification Document (ID) & Citizenship Consultative Meeting

Summary: Proof of identity is essential in enhancing social economic development of all persons in Kenya. As we move to the digital age, analogue identities are being converted into digital identities for use by governments, business enterprises and even access […]


Report on Citizenship Law : Zimbabwe

January 17, 2019 9:25 am Published by Comments Off on Report on Citizenship Law : Zimbabwe

By Bronwen Manby Abstract: This report discusses citizenship in Zimbabwe. It explores the history of citizenship in this country, modes of acquisition and loss, and current debates and reform plans regarding citizenship policy. Download from Global Citizenship Observatory (European University […]


Nigerien man stranded at Ethiopian airport for months

January 17, 2019 8:26 am Published by Comments Off on Nigerien man stranded at Ethiopian airport for months

By Faaris Adam Eissa Muhamad, from Niger, says he has been stranded in the transit section of Bole International Airport in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, for more than two months, starting on November 6, 2018. Muhamad, 24, was deported from Israel […]


Gambia: On The CRC Tour: Constitution Should Protect People From Statelessness

January 15, 2019 7:13 pm Published by Comments Off on Gambia: On The CRC Tour: Constitution Should Protect People From Statelessness

By Nelson Manneh A woman at a Constitutional Review Commission (CRC) meeting held yesterday at the Brikama garage in Serrekunda told Commissioners that the Constitution should protect people from statelessness. Isatou Jobe said there are some people who were born […]


Crise anglophone au Cameroun : la nationalité des leaders séparatistes arrêtés débattue au tribunal

January 11, 2019 10:41 am Published by Comments Off on Crise anglophone au Cameroun : la nationalité des leaders séparatistes arrêtés débattue au tribunal

Par Franck Foute – à Yaoundé Les leaders de l’autoproclamée république d’Ambazonie arrêtés au Nigeria le 5 janvier 2018 ont pris part à la deuxième audience dans l’affaire qui les oppose à l’État du Cameroun. Leur procès, marqué par un […]


South Africa: Sons and daughters of no country

January 8, 2019 5:42 pm Published by Comments Off on South Africa: Sons and daughters of no country

By Jan Bornman If amendments to the Births and Deaths Registration Act are approved, the children of migrants and other vulnerable groups might find it even more difficult to access basic services. Under the proposed amendments, these children will receive […]


Tanzania: Nida Officials Cautioned Over IDs

January 8, 2019 10:05 am Published by Comments Off on Tanzania: Nida Officials Cautioned Over IDs

By Muddy Mulisa in Bukoba HOME Affairs Minister Kangi Lugola has cautioned National Identification Agency (NIDA) officials against issuing national identity cards (IDs) to non-Tanzanians living especially in border villages. Addressing a meeting in Kaisho Township, Kyerwa District, at the […]


Sénégal : Karim Wade renonce à sa nationalité française

January 7, 2019 10:05 am Published by Comments Off on Sénégal : Karim Wade renonce à sa nationalité française

Dakar, Sénégal (ADV) – Le fils de l’ancien président du Sénégal, Abdoulaye Wade et candidat déclaré du parti démocratique sénégalais à la présidentielle de février, a écrit aux autorités françaises pour demander à être déchu de sa nationalité en vue […]