Author Archives for Bronwen Manby

SADC Protocol on Facilitation of Movement of Persons

August 18, 2005 11:58 am Published by Comments Off on SADC Protocol on Facilitation of Movement of Persons

Adopted 2005; not yet in force. Among other things, provides for visa free travel among the SADC states, but for residence and establishment of businesses to be subject to permission; as well as for each state to establish a population […]


Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (no. 17) Bill, 2005 (hb , 2005) – Representations made by the Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum to the Portfolio Committee on Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs

August 4, 2005 6:00 pm Published by Comments Off on Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (no. 17) Bill, 2005 (hb , 2005) – Representations made by the Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum to the Portfolio Committee on Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs

Extract: “Clause 20 of the bill Under paragraph 3(1)(b) of Schedule 3 to the Constitution, adults who have been lawful permanent residents of Zimbabwe since the end of 1985 are entitled to be registered as voters and to vote in […]


Constitution and laws of Liberia are clear with regards to the citizenship issue

August 4, 2005 12:00 am Published by Comments Off on Constitution and laws of Liberia are clear with regards to the citizenship issue

By George K Fahnbulleh, MCP The last paragraph of Mr. Hodge’s rejoinder to the C. Alake Williams does a disservice to his readers. He writes:” The Liberian constitution does not clearly address the issue of dual-citizenship. We can at least […]


Cote d’Ivoire: Décision No. 2005-03/PR du 15 juillet 2005 relative au Code de la nationalité & Décision no. 2005-04/PR du 15 juillet 2005 portant dispositions spéciales en matiere de naturalisation

July 21, 2005 12:00 am Published by Comments Off on Cote d’Ivoire: Décision No. 2005-03/PR du 15 juillet 2005 relative au Code de la nationalité & Décision no. 2005-04/PR du 15 juillet 2005 portant dispositions spéciales en matiere de naturalisation

Décision No.2005-3: “Sous réserve des dispositions des articles 13, 14 et 40, la femme de nationalité étrangère qui épouse un ivoirien peut acquérir la nationalité ivoirienne à condition d’en faire l’option au moment de la célébration du mariage. Sous réserve […]


Le choix de l’intégration locale en Guinée, quand rentrer chez soi n’est pas envisageable

July 20, 2005 10:11 am Published by Comments Off on Le choix de l’intégration locale en Guinée, quand rentrer chez soi n’est pas envisageable

Par: Fatoumata Diariou Tounkara, Rahma Hassouna, ed. Vivian Tan Plus de 97 000 réfugiés sierra-léonais sont rentrés chez eux depuis la Guinée avec l’aide de l’UNHCR ces dernières années, mais 2 111 d’entre eux ont décidé de rester dans leur […]


State report of Ghana to the CRC

July 14, 2005 12:00 am Published by Comments Off on State report of Ghana to the CRC

Consideration of Reports Submitted by States Parties Under Article 44 of the Convention Second periodic reports of states parties due in 1997 Ghana Download file: here


Burkina Faso: 62 naturalisations en 2005

July 11, 2005 1:59 pm Published by Comments Off on Burkina Faso: 62 naturalisations en 2005

Communique de presse Dcpm Ministère De La Justice Avec le décret n° 2005-243/PRES/PM/MJ du 10 mai 2005, 62 ressortissants de pays frères ou amis ayant choisi librement de vivre au Burkina sont désormais rangés au même registre, en droit et […]


Sudan Interim Constitution, 2005

July 6, 2005 12:00 am Published by Comments Off on Sudan Interim Constitution, 2005

Article 7 on Citizenship and Nationality provides: (1) Citizenship shall be the basis for equal rights and duties for all Sudanese. (2) Every person born to a Sudanese mother or father shall have an inalienable right to enjoy Sudanese nationality […]


Plans for African passport shelved for now

July 5, 2005 12:00 am Published by Comments Off on Plans for African passport shelved for now

by Richard Mantu (Sirte) Plans for Africa to start issuing a unique passport must be put on hold to allow necessary measures to be put in place first, says the head of the African Union (AU) Commission. Addressing the opening […]


Report of the African Union conference of ministers on immigration

July 2, 2005 12:00 am Published by Comments Off on Report of the African Union conference of ministers on immigration

AU Document EX.CL/197, adopted by the Executive Council at its Seventh Ordinary Session, Sirte, Libya 28 June – 2 July 2005 Endorses the proposal for an African passport, and calls for the elaboration of a protocol on deportation and mass […]