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South Sudan: Anger over delay in passports and IDs issuance

Published: 27/Jul/2024
Source: Radio Tamazuj (Juba)

Angry South Sudanese stormed the Department of Nationality, Passport, and Immigration in Juba on Thursday, to voice their frustration over delays in the issuance of travel and identification documents. The protestors accused officials of dishonesty and poor service, leading to […]

Nigeria: NIMC’s Identity Regulatory Function Strengthened by National Assembly

Published: 26/Jul/2024
Source: National Identity Management Commission (Abuja)

The National Assembly, as part of the moves to strengthen the regulatory function of the National Identity Management Commission, has embarked on repealing and enacting the NIMC Act No. 23. The NIMC Bill represents a significant legislative endeavour to enhance […]

UNHCR Campaign to end statelessness Update Jan – Mar 2024

Published: 26/Jul/2024
Source: UNHCR

Extracts relevant to Africa: Action 1: Resolve existing major situations of statelessness In February 2024, in Kenya, UNHCR is reviewed and provided technical feedback on a proposed amendment of the Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Act, aiming to establish a registration […]

Kenya: High Court suspends rollout of new digital IDs

Published: 25/Jul/2024
Source: The Star (Nairobi)

The High Court has suspended any further rollout of the new digital identity cards popularly known as Maisha Namba. The suspension is pending the determination of a case filed by the Haki na Sheria Initiative. Justice Lawrence Mugambi issued the […]

Kenya: PS Bitok Explains Why Maisha Namba Card Has an Expiry Date

Published: 24/Jul/2024
Source: Kenyans.co.ke

by Derrick Okubasu Immigration Principal Secretary Julius Bitok on Sunday night explained that the process of rolling out Maisha Namba cards was in full force, likely delaying the issuance of identification cards. Speaking in an interview with Citizen TV, the […]

Namibia: Mass National Documents Registration Served Thousands

Published: 18/Jul/2024
Source: Windhoek Observer

Niël Terblanché The government’s mass registration outreach programme, aimed at providing national documents to residents across the country, is nearing its conclusion. Over 94 317 individuals have already benefited from this initiative, which started on 5 February and will conclude […]

Tanzania proposes law changes to encourage diaspora investment

Published: 14/Jul/2024
Source: The East African

By APOLINARI TAIRO Targeting more foreign investments, the Tanzania government has proposed amendment of its laws to grant special status to Tanzanians in diaspora, to set up business in key priority economic sectors. Relaxing its prohibitive laws and legislations, the […]

Ethiopia lifted travel ban on 10,000 citizens

Published: 12/Jul/2024
Source: Borkena (Toronto)

Ethiopia’s Immigration and Citizenship Service on Friday held a press conference with journalists in the capital Addis Ababa to highlight performance during the budget year. Selamawit Dawit, the Director, revealed a major change that has been undertaken this year. According […]