Author Archives for Bronwen Manby

Egyptian court rules Egyptians married to Israelis must be stripped of citizenship

September 8, 2016 10:15 pm Published by Comments Off on Egyptian court rules Egyptians married to Israelis must be stripped of citizenship

An Egyptian administrative court ruled on Thursday that the interior ministry must strip Egyptian citizenship from Egyptians who have married Israelis, in order to protect the country’s national security. Shaimaa Amin, a private citizen, had filed a lawsuit demanding the […]


The Issue of Dual Citizenship in Tanzania – Revisiting recommendations by the Law Reform Commission

September 8, 2016 10:36 am Published by Comments Off on The Issue of Dual Citizenship in Tanzania – Revisiting recommendations by the Law Reform Commission

column By Pius Msekwa The Daily News of Thursday, August 25, 2016; carried a news item concerning the official opening by the Zanzibar President, Dr Ali Mohamed Shein, of the annual meeting of members of the Tanzania Diaspora, which was […]


Stateless no more – a win for stateless children in South Africa

September 6, 2016 8:08 pm Published by Comments Off on Stateless no more – a win for stateless children in South Africa

Press Release: Supreme Court of Appeal: Minister of Home Affairs and others v DGLR and another (Case number 1051/2015 SCA) This morning, the 6th of September 2016, the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) was scheduled to hear the case of […]


Rwanda: NIDA to Work With Local Leaders to Improve Service

September 6, 2016 3:19 pm Published by Comments Off on Rwanda: NIDA to Work With Local Leaders to Improve Service

By Sharon Kantengwa The officials were trained at a two-day workshop organised by Irembo in partnership with Ministry of Local Government (Minaloc) and National Identification Agency (NIDA). Robert Habimana, the territory coordinator of Rwanda Online, said the workshop sought to […]


Nigeria: NPoC Begins Birth Registration in Adamawa

September 6, 2016 2:27 pm Published by Comments Off on Nigeria: NPoC Begins Birth Registration in Adamawa

Yola — The National Population Commission (NPoC) has commenced birth registration in Adamawa state and has requested for additional manpower from the state civil service to assist with the process. Speaking at the flag-off of the registration exercise being coordinated […]


South Africa: DGLR and Another vs. Minister of Home Affairs and Others

September 6, 2016 2:26 pm Published by Comments Off on South Africa: DGLR and Another vs. Minister of Home Affairs and Others

Court documents before the Supreme Court of Appeal, in relation to an 8-year old stateless child born in South Africa. The Department decided to withdraw the appeal and agreed to an order issued by the SCA. Download files: Original High […]


Tanzanians Should Think Twice About ‘Dual Citizenship’

September 6, 2016 8:04 am Published by Comments Off on Tanzanians Should Think Twice About ‘Dual Citizenship’

Analysis By Makwaia Wa Kuhenga “The cornerstone of all-round development for Tanzanians is Tanzanians themselves, every Tanzanian; essentially every patriot and every socialist… Likewise, the basis for the enhancement of defense and security for Tanzania is Tanzanians themselves, every Tanzanian […]


Nigeria: Adamawa Ranks Least in Birth Registration

September 2, 2016 8:06 am Published by Comments Off on Nigeria: Adamawa Ranks Least in Birth Registration

Yola — The National Population Commission (NPoC) in collaboration with UNICEF/EU has listed Adamawa State as the least in birth registration in the North-East. They stated this at a one-day advocacy and sensitization for media houses on the need to […]


Birth registration helps fight child trafficking

September 1, 2016 3:58 pm Published by Comments Off on Birth registration helps fight child trafficking

Limpopo – Proper birth registration has been identified as a major tool in the fight to prevent child trafficking and other social ills that include child labour, illegal adoption and sexual exploitation. Limpopo MEC of health DR Phophi Ramathuba made […]


UNHCR Submission to UPR 3rd Cycle: Morocco

September 1, 2016 12:13 pm Published by Comments Off on UNHCR Submission to UPR 3rd Cycle: Morocco

Submission by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees for the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights’ Compilation Report Universal Periodic Review: 3rd Cycle, 27th Session MOROCCO Issue 5: Children’s right to a nationality and protection against statelessness […]


Mali : Cause des crises en Afrique : Mohamed Kimbiri : “La plupart de nos dirigeants sont des pions de la France”

September 1, 2016 12:07 pm Published by Comments Off on Mali : Cause des crises en Afrique : Mohamed Kimbiri : “La plupart de nos dirigeants sont des pions de la France”

“La solution doit être d’abord politique parce que c’est une question de dirigeants. Actuellement, la plupart de nos dirigeants sont des pions de la France. Nos présidents sont des binationaux : Alassane Ouattara, Macky Sall, Alpha Condé, Ibrahim Boubacar Kéita. […]


Sudan: Council of Ministers Reviews Report On Registration in Civil Register

September 1, 2016 10:31 am Published by Comments Off on Sudan: Council of Ministers Reviews Report On Registration in Civil Register

Khartoum — The Council of Ministers, chaired by the First Vice – President of the Republic, reviewed in its regular meeting a report presented by the State Minister at the Ministry of Interior, Babiker Digna, on progress of the registration […]