Author Archives for Bronwen Manby

Multiple citizenship in Lesotho

May 11, 2018 12:17 pm Published by Comments Off on Multiple citizenship in Lesotho

By: Motlatsi Thabane Some of the causes of political instability in Lesotho are related to the fact that secure livelihood is very difficult for majority of Basotho because Lesotho is a small country with limited natural resources. Against this background, allowing […]


Prove you were born in Zim: Mudede challenges BYO woman

May 10, 2018 6:13 pm Published by Comments Off on Prove you were born in Zim: Mudede challenges BYO woman

THE Registrar-General Mr Tobaiwa Mudede has filed a notice of opposition at the High Court challenging an application by a Bulawayo woman born to Zambian parents who is suing him for refusing to grant her Zimbabwean citizenship. Mrs Ketty Twasa […]


Liberia: Catholic Bishop Supports Dual Citizenship

May 9, 2018 9:26 am Published by Comments Off on Liberia: Catholic Bishop Supports Dual Citizenship

Harper, Maryland County – Catholic Bishop Francis J. Karnley has joined scores of Liberians in and out of the country to support a dual citizenship law. Bishop Karnley said enacting dual citizenship will provide other nationals the chance to enjoy […]


As risks rise in Burundi, refuge in Tanzania is no longer secure

May 8, 2018 6:15 pm Published by Comments Off on As risks rise in Burundi, refuge in Tanzania is no longer secure

Once held up as a model for resettlement, Tanzanian government policy is hardening at just the wrong time By Charlie Ensor A political almanac, a miniature desk flag, a poster of presidents past and present: symbols of Tanzania, the country […]


Press release: Meeting of AU Member States on the draft Protocol on the Right to a Nationality in Africa

May 7, 2018 7:50 am Published by Comments Off on Press release: Meeting of AU Member States on the draft Protocol on the Right to a Nationality in Africa

“African States should seize the opportunity to set clear standards on the recognition of nationality and the eradication of statelessness”, urged a coalition of African civil society organisations working on the issue. Member States are meeting in Abidjan, 7-11 May […]


Botswana cancels dual citizenship

May 6, 2018 7:55 pm Published by Comments Off on Botswana cancels dual citizenship

Mpho Tebele Gaborone – The Botswana government has announced that it would cancel citizenship for all persons above the age of 21 who have not renounced citizenship of another country. Currently, a child born to a Botswana citizen and a […]


« TOUCHE PAS A MA NATIONALITE CAMEROUNAISE ! » (Manifeste)

May 6, 2018 12:10 pm Published by Comments Off on « TOUCHE PAS A MA NATIONALITE CAMEROUNAISE ! » (Manifeste)

Manifeste pour la reconnaissance de la double nationalité au Cameroun Par les signataires et adhérents du Présent Manifeste, ressortissants et amis du Cameroun, réunis le 27 avril 2018 à Rouen, il est constitué ce jour, sous le régime de loi […]


African Court Delivers a Landmark Decision on Statelessness

May 6, 2018 10:48 am Published by Comments Off on African Court Delivers a Landmark Decision on Statelessness

By Carmel Rickard IN what is being hailed as a “monumental” decision for the continent, the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights has ruled that Tanzania arbitrarily deprived a man of his Tanzanian nationality. The judgment, likely to affect […]


African Centre of Justice and Peace Studies (ACJPS) and People’s Legal Aid Centre (PLACE) v. the Government of Republic of Sudan, Comm. 005/Com/001/2015

May 4, 2018 5:39 pm Published by Comments Off on African Centre of Justice and Peace Studies (ACJPS) and People’s Legal Aid Centre (PLACE) v. the Government of Republic of Sudan, Comm. 005/Com/001/2015

ACERWC Comm. 005/Com/001/2015; Decision No. 002/2018; adopted at the 31st Ordinary Session of the ACERWC, 24 April — 4 May 2018 ; published 29 November 2018. IV: Decision of the Committee 104. For the foregoing reasons, the Committee finds that […]


Cote d’Ivoire: Obtention de la CNI : Un parcours du combattant

May 3, 2018 8:26 pm Published by Comments Off on Cote d’Ivoire: Obtention de la CNI : Un parcours du combattant

La question identitaire est peut être loin derrière nous, mais l’obtention de la Carte nationale d’identité (CNI) reste un casse-tête. Des requérants patientent pendant plus de six mois, voire plus d’un an, sans obtenir le précieux sésame. Établies pour la […]


Zimbabwe: Woman sues Tobaiwa Mudede

May 3, 2018 6:47 pm Published by Comments Off on Zimbabwe: Woman sues Tobaiwa Mudede

Mashudu Netsianda, Senior Court Reporter A BULAWAYO woman born to Zambian parents has taken the Registrar-General Mr Tobaiwa Mudede to court challenging his refusal to grant her Zimbabwean citizenship. Mrs Ketty Twasa (75), through her lawyers Moyo and Nyoni Legal […]


Burkina: Enregistrement des naissances, le programme BRAVO « pour faire exister les enfants invisibles »

May 3, 2018 1:37 pm Published by Comments Off on Burkina: Enregistrement des naissances, le programme BRAVO « pour faire exister les enfants invisibles »

« Pour faire exister les enfants invisibles », c’est le slogan du programme Birth registration for all oblivion (BRAVO), de la Communauté de Saint’Egidio. Selon la responsable de BRAVO au Burkina, Colette Guiébré, c’est un programme qui intervient dans l’enregistrement des naissances, […]