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Liberia: ‘I’m a Liberian Citizen’

June 24, 2016 3:36 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

By William Q. Harmon With debate surrounding dual citizenship in Liberia and the level of impact it might have in the ensuing 2017 general and presidential elections, one of the most formidable and potential presidential aspirants, Alexander Cummings, has made […]


National ID: 9.5m Nigerians register

June 24, 2016 8:13 am Published by Comments Off on National ID: 9.5m Nigerians register

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) says it will begin the enrolment of Nigerians in the Diaspora in September as part of its grand plan to register all the nation’s citizens. The Director-General NIMC, Mr Aliyu Aziz, stated in Abuja […]


Une vaste opération d’identification démarre samedi pour la Carte nationale d’identité ivoirienne

June 24, 2016 8:09 am Published by Comments Off on Une vaste opération d’identification démarre samedi pour la Carte nationale d’identité ivoirienne

Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire) – Une vaste opération d’identification pour la Carte nationale d’identité (CNI) aux ivoiriens âgés de 16 ans et plus sera lancée, samedi, sur l’ensemble du territoire national, a annoncé jeudi à Abidjan, le Directeur général de l’Office […]


Dual Citizenship in Zimbabwe

June 21, 2016 2:12 pm Published by Comments Off on Dual Citizenship in Zimbabwe

Newsletter No. 6 Zim Law (Diaspora Edition) DUAL CITIZENSHIP IN ZIMBABWE It goes without saying that the issue of citizenship is a very important issue, regardless of the nationality. Without the need of exploring jurisprudence it is essential to note […]


South Africa: Life-changing Court Order for refugees’ spouses and children handed down, day before World Refugee Day

June 19, 2016 3:33 pm Published by Comments Off on South Africa: Life-changing Court Order for refugees’ spouses and children handed down, day before World Refugee Day

Press release Today, the day before World Refugee Day, the Western Cape High Court has handed down a landmark Court Order that is set to radically improve the lives of thousands of asylum-seeking families across South Africa. The Order, confirmed […]


The African Union is introducing a single passport to make travel on the continent easier for Africans

June 18, 2016 3:35 pm Published by Comments Off on The African Union is introducing a single passport to make travel on the continent easier for Africans

By Lily Kuo When heads of state from across Africa arrive in Kigali, Rwanda next month for the African Union (AU) Summit, they will be among the first Africans issued the new electronic African Union passport. The passport is meant […]


La simplification d’octroi de la nationalité tunisienne au centre d’un entretien Essid/ Mansour

June 17, 2016 8:25 am Published by Comments Off on La simplification d’octroi de la nationalité tunisienne au centre d’un entretien Essid/ Mansour

La simplification des procédures administratives relatives à l’obtention de la nationalité tunisienne, et les arrestations dans les aéroports tunisiens pour des affaires judicaires antérieures ou un jugement par contumace ont été au centre d’un entretien entre le chef du gouvernement, […]


Will Egypt stop listing religion on official IDs?

June 14, 2016 10:13 pm Published by Comments Off on Will Egypt stop listing religion on official IDs?

Summary: The draft bill to remove the religion field from national IDs and official documents sparked a debate among Egyptians, with some supporting the decision as it would eliminate discrimination and others arguing that it would further entrench sectarian tension. […]


Délivrance de passeports au Burkina : «Plus d’inquiétude »

June 13, 2016 9:35 pm Published by Comments Off on Délivrance de passeports au Burkina : «Plus d’inquiétude »

Le directeur général de l’Office national d’indentification (ONI), Parbignalé Arsène Yoda a indiqué, ce lundi 13 juin 2016, que la crise de fourniture des passeports burkinabè a été résolue et désormais « il n’y a plus d’inquiétude » pour les […]


L’Égypte redonne sa citoyenneté à Mohammed Fahmy

June 11, 2016 9:04 pm Published by Comments Off on L’Égypte redonne sa citoyenneté à Mohammed Fahmy

LE CAIRE – Les autorités égyptiennes ont redonné sa citoyenneté égyptienne au journaliste canadien Mohammed Fahmy. La nouvelle a été publiée cette semaine dans le journal d’État Al-Wakaea Al-Misreya qui a indiqué que le nom de Mohammed Fahmy figurait sur […]