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Liberia: House Removes Restrictive Provisions in Dual Citizen Law

Published: 9/Sep/2024
Source: Liberian Observer

— Unanimously passes amendments to Aliens and Nationality Law of 2022 The House of Representatives has approved amendments to the Liberian Aliens and Nationality Law of 2022, unanimously removing restrictive clauses in the dual citizenship law. The revisions aim to […]

Revoke Cape Independence leader’s SA citizenship, Leon Schreiber hears

Published: 4/Sep/2024
Source: The South African

ATM leader Vuyo Zungula says Cape Independence leader Phil Craig is sowing divisions in SA and his citizenship should be revoked. By Nokwanda Ncwane African Transformation Movement (ATM) leader Vuyo Zungula has called on Home Affairs minister Leon Schreiber to […]

South Sudan halts issuance of passports and nationality certificates

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

South Sudanese authorities have suspended the issuance of nationality certificates and passports due to a significant system breakdown. The suspension comes amid mounting frustration from citizens who have faced delays and disruptions in obtaining essential travel and identification documents. The […]

Avaaz defends Maasai citizens’ right to vote in Tanzania

Published: 27/Aug/2024
Source: CAJ News Africa (Centre for African Journalists, South Africa)

from ALLOYCE KIMBUNGA DAR-ES-SALAAM, (CAJ News) – TANZANIA stands accused of stripping some indigenous Maasai citizens of their right to vote ahead of the local elections in November. Avaaz, a global campaign network and non-profit organisation, has alleged that some […]

Gambia: NHRC Chair Calls for Protection for Refugees,Stateless Persons

Published: 21/Aug/2024
Source: The Voice (Banjul)

By: Kemo Kanyi The chairman of the National Human Rights Commission has called on the Government of The Gambia to provide adequate protection for refugees and stateless persons within its borders. Emmanuel Joof issued this call during the stakeholders’ meeting […]

Affaire 40 000 personnes auraient obtenu la nationalité ivoirienne : « il est temps de revoir en profondeur son système d’état civil » (Analyste)

Published: 18/Aug/2024
Source: Afrique soir (Abidjan)

À l’approche des élections présidentielles de 2025 en Côte d’Ivoire, le pays est secoué par une révélation alarmante. Selon l’analyste socio-politique, Ahouman Gaël Lakpa plus de 40 000 personnes auraient obtenu la nationalité ivoirienne de manière frauduleuse. Cette découverte soulève […]

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