Author Archives for Bronwen Manby

Sénégal: Mbour – Déclaration des enfants à l’état civil : Combat pour bâtir l’avenir des enfants sénégalais avec une identité

December 9, 2024 4:04 pm Published by Comments Off on Sénégal: Mbour – Déclaration des enfants à l’état civil : Combat pour bâtir l’avenir des enfants sénégalais avec une identité

La déclaration des enfants à l’état civil est une véritable bataille menée par plusieurs structures comme l’association «A bras grands ouverts» (Abgo). Le constat est alarmant car ils sont des centaines de milliers d’enfants, voire plus, à être dans cette […]


The Transformative Power of Citizenship: Findings from the 2024 Socioeconomic Study of the Shona Community in Kenya

December 6, 2024 10:10 pm Published by Comments Off on The Transformative Power of Citizenship: Findings from the 2024 Socioeconomic Study of the Shona Community in Kenya

Statelessness denies millions globally the right to nationality, limiting access to basic services and economic opportunities. In Kenya, the Shona community remained stateless until December 2020, when they were granted Kenyan citizenship. This report uses primary data from the 2024 […]


RDC: Kinshasa 234 000 actes de naissance délivrés à l’état civil en 2024

December 6, 2024 12:49 pm Published by Comments Off on RDC: Kinshasa 234 000 actes de naissance délivrés à l’état civil en 2024

Les services de l’état civil et population de la ville de Kinshasa affirment avoir délivré 234 000 actes de naissance cette année, ce qui représente un taux de 66%, soit un accroissement de 6% par rapport au taux de 60% […]


Kenya: Maisha Namba: Third-Gen ID Excludes the Historically Marginalised

December 5, 2024 7:13 pm Published by Comments Off on Kenya: Maisha Namba: Third-Gen ID Excludes the Historically Marginalised

The government must prioritise reforms to address the ongoing discrimination and marginalization of border populations and stateless communities regarding birth registration and the issuance of IDs. By Fred Nasubo The implementation of the third-generation ID, also known as the Maisha […]


NOC denies its chairman Bengdara holds Emirati citizenship

December 2, 2024 10:44 am Published by Comments Off on NOC denies its chairman Bengdara holds Emirati citizenship

by Sami Zaptia In a statement entitled ‘‘press clarification’’ issued by the National Oil Corporation (NOC) yesterday, the NOC stated that its chairman, Farhat Bengdara does not hold an Emirati citizenship. The statement read: ‘‘A news item has spread on […]


Stateless Minorities: A Case Study of the Rundi and Kenyans of Rwandese Descent

December 1, 2024 5:32 pm Published by Comments Off on Stateless Minorities: A Case Study of the Rundi and Kenyans of Rwandese Descent

African Journal of History and Geography Vol3(1) pp.167-175 December 2024 DOI: 10.37284/ajhg.3.1.2476 Abstract Kenya is a multi-ethnic country, with over 40 different ethnic groups. Various ethnic groups living in Kenya have existed in constant warfare due to the unequal distribution […]


Tripoli Appeals Court confirms Bengdara has UAE citizenship, says he “usurped power”

December 1, 2024 10:42 am Published by Comments Off on Tripoli Appeals Court confirms Bengdara has UAE citizenship, says he “usurped power”

By Abdulkader Assad The Tripoli Court of Appeal issued its final ruling confirming evidence that Farhat Bengdara, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Oil Corporation (NOC), holds the citizenship of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The court […]


Benin to give nationality to descendants of those deported as slaves

November 30, 2024 6:27 pm Published by Comments Off on Benin to give nationality to descendants of those deported as slaves

In Benin, the government has voted through a law offering nationality to “people with an African ancestor deported as part of the slave trade”, with applications due to open in December. By: Melissa Chemam with RFI When introducing the bill […]


Bénin : Création d’une Autorité de délivrance des actes relatifs à la nationalité

November 28, 2024 5:37 pm Published by Comments Off on Bénin : Création d’une Autorité de délivrance des actes relatifs à la nationalité

28/11/2024 par Tognissè Dahandé Au nombre des décisions prises par le conseil des ministres de ce mercredi 27 novembre 2024 par le gouvernement béninois, figure la mise en place de l’Autorité de délivrance des actes relatifs à la nationalité. Il […]


Zimbabwe: Namatai Kwekweza to be issued with a new ID

November 28, 2024 3:46 pm Published by Comments Off on Zimbabwe: Namatai Kwekweza to be issued with a new ID

Zimbabwean authorities have invited pro-democracy campaigner Namatai Kwekweza to the Registrar-General’s Office to collect her new national identity card after a contentious battle over the replacement of her defaced ID. The development follows legal intervention by her lawyers, Tinashe Chinopfukutwa […]


Côte d’Ivoire: L’AFJCI intensifie la lutte contre l’apatridie à Bouna

November 28, 2024 12:59 pm Published by Comments Off on Côte d’Ivoire: L’AFJCI intensifie la lutte contre l’apatridie à Bouna

Bouna– L’Association des femmes juristes de Côte d’Ivoire (AFJCI) a organisé, mercredi 27 novembre 2024 à l’espace ami des femmes de Bouna, une campagne de sensibilisation visant à intensifier la lutte contre l’apatridie. Cette initiative s’inscrit dans le cadre du […]


Togo – L’Université de Lomé facilite l’obtention du certificat de nationalité pour ses étudiants

November 28, 2024 12:55 pm Published by Comments Off on Togo – L’Université de Lomé facilite l’obtention du certificat de nationalité pour ses étudiants

Dans un communiqué officiel, l’UL invite ces étudiants à déposer leur dossier au secrétariat particulier de la Directrice du Centre des Œuvres Universitaires de Lomé (COUL) pendant deux semaines, à partir de la date de signature du communiqué. Les étudiants […]