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Aliens citizenship status a matter of urgency in Zimbabwe

Published: 9/Apr/2017
Source: Bulawayo 24 News

Chegutu West legislator Dexter Nduna says the primary concern of citizenship status of aliens should be addressed as a matter of urgency. The Constitution of Zimbabwe is very clear on the issue of citizenship and registration of children, including those […]

Statelessness in West Africa: Newsletter #12 Jan-Apr 2017

Published: 5/Apr/2017
Source: UNHCR West Africa

In February, West Africa celebrated the 2nd Anniversary of the Abidjan Declaration, a regional commitment in support of the global campaign to end statelessness. Activities took place across the region, ranging from TV shows, University debates, press releases and visual […]

Nigeria: National ID Cards: Funds Delay Issuance of ID Cards- NIMC

Published: 4/Apr/2017
Source: News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)

By Racheal Abujah The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) says it is working hard to address the challenges associated with the delay in issuance of the new National ID Cards to Nigerians. The Director-General of the commission, Mr. Aliyu Aziz, […]

Zimbabwe: Time to Review Birth Documentation Processes

Published: 3/Apr/2017
Source: The Herald (Harare)

opinion By Thupeyo Muleya It is common knowledge that a person can be a citizen of Zimbabwe by birth, registration or descent in line with the supreme law of the land.Furthermore, the Constitution states that all Zimbabweans are equally entitled […]

ECOWAS reaffirms commitment to addressing the problem of statelessness

Published: 31/Mar/2017
Source: ECOWAS

ECOWAS has again restated its commitment to addressing the problem of statelessness within the region. The assurances were given by the ECOWAS Commissioner for Gender and Humanitarian Affairs, Dr. Fatimata Dia Sow, during the 2nd anniversary of the Abidjan Declaration […]

Seychelles: Citizenship Revoked

Published: 31/Mar/2017
Source: Office of the President of the Republic of Seychelles

The Office of the President has announced that Government has initiated the process of revocation of the Seychelles citizenship of Mr Radovan Krejcir, who has dual citizenship, and who is currently serving a 35-year prison sentence in South Africa.  His Seychelles […]