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South Africa: The right to belong: Judicial victory for stateless children

Published: 4/Apr/2025
Source: Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr (law firm, South Africa)

Citizenship in South Africa has long been a complex and evolving legal issue, particularly concerning children born to foreign nationals. The recent Gauteng High Court ruling in M.M.E and Others v Director General, Department of Home Affairs and Another (21970/2021) […]

Nationality Laws in Ethiopia and Eritrea: Overview of Evolution, Attainments and Gaps

Published: 31/Mar/2025
Source: Mizan Law Review

By Metassebia Hailu Zeleke Mizan Law Review Vol 19, No.1 Abstract This article briefly examines Ethiopia’s nationality law since 1930 and highlights Eritrea’s post-1992 nationality law. It also discusses the attainments and current challenges relating to nationality laws in Ethiopia’s […]

Uganda: National ID to Be Required for All Services, Says Govt

Published: 29/Mar/2025
Source: The Nile Post (Kampala)

By Lawrence Mushabe The move aims to streamline service delivery, enhance security, and reduce fraud by creating a centralized system tied to the National Identification Number The Ministry of Internal Affairs has warned Ugandans that soon all services will be […]

Foreigners Establishing a Home in South Africa Must Respect Our Country or Leave

Published: 28/Mar/2025
Source: ActionSA (political party)

Open Letter by Herman Mashaba ActionSA President March 28, 2025 Yesterday, ActionSA’s Parliamentary Chief Whip, Lerato Ngobeni MP, wrote to Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber, urging him to reject the citizenship application of Mr Phil Craig, a British national and […]

Nigeria: House Of Reps Proposes Nigerian Citizenship For Key Foreign Investors

Published: 27/Mar/2025
Source: Sahara Reporters

The Citizenship by Investment Bill passed its second reading on Wednesday, aiming to grant Nigerian citizenship to foreign investors who meet specified financial thresholds or invest in critical sectors of the economy. The House of Representatives has advanced a bill […]

Birth Registration in Sub-Saharan Africa: Current levels and trends

Published: 25/Mar/2025
Source: UNICEF

This publication presents the latest estimates of the number of unregistered children under age 5 and under age 1 in sub-Saharan Africa as well as at the global level and in other regions of the world. In addition, the report […]

South Africa: Campaign launched to help stateless people become citizens

Published: 24/Mar/2025
Source: GroundUp (Cape Town)

Hundreds take part in human rights festival at Constitutional Hill By Ihsaan Haffejee and Kimberly Mutandiro News | Johannesburg Hundreds of people joined the celebrations at the seventh Human Rights Festival at Constitutional Hill in Johannesburg over the weekend. This […]

Redefining belonging: From statelessness to collective strength

Published: 22/Mar/2025
Source: Global Voices

‘Belonging is more than a legal status; it is a felt experience, woven through acceptance by your community and recognition by your government’ By Christy Chitengu Nigeria-born British writer Ben Okri once wrote, “The most authentic thing about us is […]

Ex-banker Thiam drops French nationality in bid for Ivory Coast presidency

Published: 20/Mar/2025
Source: Reuters

By Ange Aboa Summary Thiam relieved of French citizenship at his request Ex-Credit Suisse boss seen as top contender in October election Questions over nationality risk fuelling tensions ahead of poll ABIDJAN, March 20 (Reuters) – Former Credit Suisse chief […]