Report proposes holistic, responsible approach to biometrics deployment in humanitarian contexts
Results of a study carried out between February 2022 and June 2023 have highlighted that the use of biometrics in…
Articles By Ayang Macdonald
Ayang Macdonald is a freelance journalist based in Yaounde, Cameroon. He boasts 10 years of professional experience in journalism in which he has a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Buea in South western Cameroon. He is a versatile reporter with interest in ICTs, innovation, digital entrepreneurship, defense and military, politics, economy, health and environment, humanitarian issues and sports.
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Zimbabwe upgrades to enable online application for biometric passports, ID cards
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Ghana’s identity authority claims $80M debt from government over ID card production
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Indian govt fires back at Moody’s ‘sweeping assertions’ about Aadhaar biometrics
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IOM using biometrics to facilitate aid for displaced persons in South Sudan
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ECOWAS drums importance of regional biometric ID card for The Gambia in integration push
The Economic and Monetary Community of West African States (ECOWAS) recently undertook a sensitization tour to The Gambia to reiterate…
Nigeria urged to adopt digital addressing system for better social welfare planning
A one-time postmaster general and chief executive officer of the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST), Bisi Adegbuyi, insists that a digital…
Use of passkeys expands as passwordless authentication push advances
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TCS to build command center for Norway’s digital ID and payments infrastructure
Financial services customers in Norway are set to have a new user experience after BankID BankAxept, the country’s payments and…
Biometric Market Analysis and Buyer's Guides
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