Laxton joins MOSIP’s SI ecosystem as full-service partner
Laxton has earned certification from the Modular Open Source Identity Platform (MOSIP) as a system integrator (SI) partner in recognition…
ID for All
UN Sustainable Development Goal 16.9 calls for legal identity for all by 2030. Read Biometric Update news and in-depth features about digital identity projects in developing countries. Read our exclusive ID4Africa coverage.
Ghana to introduce liveness detection with self-service app in upcoming SIM verification drive
Ghana is planning to conduct a nationwide SIM card registration exercise under a new regulatory framework that will involve advanced…
Dominican Republic pilots VCs for MSMEs, LAC accelerates digital identity integration
The Dominican Republic is testing a verifiable credentials system for micro, small and medium‑sized enterprises (MSMEs). The pilot is part…
Phased rollout of Sri Lanka’s digital ID will ensure security, privacy standards
Sri Lanka’s digital ID rollout will occur in phases, with measurable security, privacy, and performance standards to build confidence through…
ID4Africa prioritizes digital identity ecosystems to center users at upcoming AGM
ID4Africa’s AGM has addressed a changed digital identity landscape in Africa each year, but the 2026 edition will reflect a…
Sierra Leone’s ‘brokers of citizenship’ recognized in digital identification project
The promise of national digital identity systems is the tantalizing dream of direct connection between people, official identities and public…
PNG electoral commission says no funds disbursed yet for biometric voting system
There is a plan by the Papua New Guinea (PNG) government to introduce a biometric fingerprinting and voter verification system…
AWS maps out ‘practical digital sovereignty’ as global debate intensifies
Digital identity sovereignty is a complex issue with a variety of answers. Practical concerns around security and cost — and…
Chad uses national biometric registry to boost govt systems interoperability
Chad’s Ministry of Finance, Budget, Economy, Planning and International Cooperation recently concluded a deal with the National Agency for Secure…
Mozambique sets up agency to spearhead its digital transformation ambitions
A dedicated national agency is now in place to steer Mozambique’s digital transformation plan. It was approved following deliberations during…
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