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Give Refugees Zambian Citizenship,ZCLU urges government

Published: 18/Jul/2023
Source: Lusaka Times

According to the Zambian Constitution, a person who was born in or has continuously lived in Zambia for 10 years and has attained the age of 18 years is entitled to be registered as citizen. Refugees and their children who […]

How Tanzanians will benefit from digital identity system

Published: 17/Jul/2023
Source: The Citizen (Arusha)

Arusha. A new digital identity is set for a roll out as Tanzania inches towards a digital economy. ‘Unique Number ID’ will enable all users to electronically access all the critical government services and the same from the private sector. […]

Egypt Cabinet withdraws citizenship from 3 siblings holding Israeli citizenship

Published: 14/Jul/2023
Source: Ahram online

Cabinet withdrew Egyptian citizenship Thursday from three citizens holding Israeli citizenship on charges of obtaining foreign citizenship without authorization. The ruling was published in the 28th edition of the Cabinet’s official gazette.  Two of the three siblings, H. A and A.A, […]

Refugees Married to Kenyan Citizens Seek Citizenship Rights

Published: 13/Jul/2023
Source: VOA

Rights groups in Kenya are campaigning for refugees married to Kenyans to obtain citizenship. The Kenyan Constitution allows foreign nationals married to Kenyans to register for citizenship after seven years of marriage. But they must have residency status to apply, […]

Over 100 000 stateless people live in Namibia

Published: 7/Jul/2023
Source: Windhoek Observer

By Hertta-Maria Amutenja The Namibian Government estimates that there are at least 141 048 stateless and undocumented people residing in Namibia. This was revealed by the Minster of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security, Albert Kawana this week during the […]