1. These research reports form the second phase of a research project on birth registration law prepared by DLA Piper for UNICEF. Phase One was completed in November 2015. 2. The purpose of this report is to compare the legal […]
By Naohiko Omata More than three years after the cessation of refugee status for Liberian refugees, the viability of the ECOWAS integration scheme implemented as a solution for those Liberians who continued to stay in Ghana is seen to be limited. Although exile […]
From 20-23 April, the new UNHCR Representative in Tanzania Ms. Chansa Kapaya visited Katavi and Tabora Regions in western and central Tanzania. The two regions are hosting the three settlements (Katumba, Mishamo and Ulyankulu) where majority of the more than […]
The Nigeria Immigration Service has said there is no evidence that the herdsmen wreaking havoc and killing farmers and villagers across the country are foreigners. The NIS Public Relations Officer, Ekpedeme King, said the NIS does not profile people based […]
Seated on a fragile-looking plastic chair, metres away from where a handful young men treated themselves to cold bottles of beer and spicy, peppered meat enticingly heaped on a ceramic plate, LA, as he is fondly known around his Shitta, […]
By Felix Omoh-Asun Over a million Nigerians who have registered for the much publicised national Identity card are yet to be issued with the card. Findings by The Street Journal revealed many Nigerians have waited for the issuing body, the […]
COMMUNIQUE : Il y a plus d’un mois nous menions une campagne numérique intitulée #DroitALidentite pour réclamer la reprise de la délivrance des cartes nationales d’identité en Guinée et celle des passeports dans les ambassades pour nos compatriotes résidents à […]
Concluding observations on the initial report of South Africa CCPR/C/ZAF/CO/1 2. The Committee welcomes the submission of the initial report of South Africa and the information presented therein, and regrets that it is 14 years overdue. It expresses appreciation for […]
The government will address concerns raised by youth in Garissa County in getting national identity cards after their fingerprints appeared in the refugees’ data base. Garissa County commissioner, James Kianda said the government will ensure that eligible Kenyans are issued […]
The inclusion of dual nationality in the amended Constitution has cheered critical stakeholders in the economy. The stakeholders are saying the inclusion of this particular provision would bring a lot of economic benefits. Zambia Institute of Transparency and Accountability (ZITA) […]
London-based Liberian scholar Robtel Neajai Pailey held a lecture at the University of Liberia’s main campus last Wednesday to present the findings of her doctoral research on dual citizenship and nationality. Her 350-paged thesis, which is titled, “The Love of […]
Murang’a County Commissioner Kula Hache ordered security agents to arrest and prosecute those who will fail to produce their IDs when asked to do so after April 30. “The law provides that the police arrest those who fail to produce […]