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Biometric Digital-ID in Africa: Progress and Challenges to Date – Ten Country Case Studies

Published: 1/Dec/2025
Source: Institute for Development Studies (University of Sussex) and African Digital Rights Network

Edited by ‘Gbenga Sesan and Tony Roberts Millions of citizens in Africa are unable to obtain essential services that they are entitled to as new digital ID systems continue being imposed across the continent, requiring them to provide biometric and […]

Tanzania: Government Allows Citizens to Amend Nida Details

Published: 28/Nov/2025
Source: Tanzania Daily News (Dar es Salaam)

By Susan Mmary Dar es Salaam — THE government has approved a special one-year permit allowing Tanzanians to correct their National Identification Authority (NIDA) information, starting October 25, targeting 18,300 individuals whose records were affected by inaccurate or fraudulent documents. […]

Uptake of dual citizenship by Malawians in Zimbabwe increases

Published: 24/Nov/2025
Source: The Herald (Harare)

Raymond Jaravaza, Zimpapers Reporter MALAWIANS living in Zimbabwe are continuing to benefit from the right to dual citizenship, which allows them to obtain passports from both countries in accordance with the constitutional provisions. This was highlighted by Malawi’s Ambassador to […]

Regional Workshop on Advancing Nationality Rights and Legal Identity for Children Affected by Armed Conflict, Organized by the Office of the Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict in Partnership with UNHCR and the League of Arab States

Published: 22/Nov/2025
Source: Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict

Cairo, Egypt, 27 November 2025 – The Analysis and Outreach Hub of the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict (OSRSG CAAC) in Doha, and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), in […]

Kenyan Citizenship and Immigration (Amendment) Bill 2025

Published: 21/Nov/2025

The principal object of the Bill is to amend the Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Act, Cap 170, to remove the time limit for applications for citizenship by stateless people and migrants. Proposed by Owen Yaa Baya, MP for Kilifi North. […]

Biometrics and digital identity in Africa: Assessment of governance, vendors, and human rights

Published: 19/Nov/2025
Source: Atlantic Council (Washington DC)

Executive Summary The rapid adoption of biometric and digital identification systems is transforming governance and public administration across Africa. Promoted as tools to modernize service delivery, enhance electoral integrity, and strengthen state capacity, these systems are becoming central to how […]

Burkina Faso extends citizenship to Black Americans to help boost economy

Published: 12/Nov/2025
Source: Sierra Leone Telegraph

Last Friday, 7th November 2025, Captain Ibrahim Traoré welcomed 700 African Americans, Afro-Caribbeans and Afro-Europeans, who affirmed their commitment to live and invest in Burkina Faso. They were in Burkina Faso for a Welcome Home event sponsored by the Ministry […]

Continental Consultation Meeting on the Model Law on the Right to Nationality and the Eradication of Statelessness Kicks Off in Pretoria

Published: 10/Nov/2025
Source: Pan-African Parliament

The Continental Consultation Meeting, organized in collaboration with UNHCR, commenced today in Pretoria. This two-day event aims to engage a diverse group of stakeholders, including African Union organs, regional economic and development communities, experts on nationality, and civil society organizations […]