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 […]
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% […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Le Conseil des ministres s’est réuni ce mardi 26 novembre 2024, sous la présidence de Monsieur Faure Essozimna GNASSINGBE, Président de la République. Le Conseil des ministres a examiné et adopté un (01) projet de loi et écouté deux communications. […]