Mobile phones for legal identity, not just digital: ID4Africa livecast
Mobile phones as a tool, a technology and an enabler of services were discussed in the first part of a…
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Biometric BACE API founder plans to bring AI problem-solving approach to all aspects of life
Charlette N’Guessan hit the headlines in September 2020 when she won the Royal Academy of Engineering’s £25,000 ($33,000) Africa Prize…
South Africa & DRC: Government biometrics contracts raise mismanagement concerns
Changes to government contracts with private contractors and their partners have come under scrutiny in two countries this week. In…
Investigations identify the extent – and limitations – of Semlex’s political networks in Africa
The new offices for Semlex Côte d’Ivoire in the Cocody district of the commercial capital Abidjan Scrutiny of biometric credentials…
Biometric projects to fight fraud and corruption in Africa need to avoid the same traps
Allegations against Semlex in Africa continue to mount as a new exposé of the Belgian firm’s dealings comes to light, this…
More challenges for biometric voter rolls as partnerships bring authentication options to African market
Digital ID in West African elections leads the biometrics agenda in Africa this week as neighbors Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire…
Verify my life: could a Nigerian problem lead to a global trust solution?
A Nigerian identity verification company is building a way to confirm details of an increasing number of Nigerians’ lives, way…
Biometrics deployed by Interpol to fight terrorism in Africa’s Sahel region
The breadth of applications of biometrics is evident in this week’s roundup of news in Africa, from counter terrorism activities…
Nigeria shows biometric flexibility, slow progress on voter registers continues across Africa
Biometric voting, and the registration required, are once again proving problematic in several African countries. Somalia will miss its target…
Biometrics support financial services efficiency in Malawi, Nigeria and Ghana as UNHCR ramps up in Niger
The biometrics business continues as normal in parts of Africa. A new ePassport agency opens in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, despite…
