Somaliland to deploy iris biometric equipment donated by Taiwan for November polls
Iris biometrics devices donated by Taiwan to Somaliland for election in that East African country in 2021 will still be…
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UNDP, Visa partner to boost digital transformation and financial inclusion in Somalia
Somalia is next on the list of countries that are set to receive an injection of support to boost digital…
Emptech seeks foothold in Mali amid China’s growing presence in African identity market
Chinese identity solutions provider Emptech is reportedly lobbying to implant itself in the Malian technology market and possibly win a…
Mali, Niger announce common biometric passport to consolidate ECOWAS exit
The three Sahel nations of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger – all led by military regimes – have unveiled plans…
Somalia taps data protection experience from Nigeria
A team from Somalia’s Data Protection Authority (SDPA) has made a study tour to Nigeria to learn how the country…
Somalia leverages its national ID system to drive financial inclusion
The Horn of Africa nation of Somalia has taken its digital transformation push a notch high with a recent Memorandum…
Somaliland field tests iris biometric system to be used for November polls
An iris-based Biometric Voter Verification System (BVVS) to be used for voter verification in Somaliland during the country’s general elections…
Somalia reviews legal framework, technology side of its digital ID implementation
Government officials and representatives from partner organizations in Somalia recently shared views on how to lay a solid legal and…
Sharia-compliant banking and digital identity gain ground in Kenya and Somalia
Africa as a continent is carrying out a transformation in its financial and digital landscapes, with the rapid adoption of…
Somali Cabinet okays CRVS bill, seeks digital ID collaboration with Ethiopia
Somalia’s Cabinet Ministers have approved a draft civil registration and vital statistics (CRVS) legislation, a major step forward in the…
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