UNICEF urges methodical and wholistic approach in Africa’s race for digital identity
United Nations agencies have taken an increasing role in ID4Africa and other digital identity-related initiatives over the past few years….
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UNICEF Associate Director and Global Chief of Child Protection Cornelius Williams joins ID4Africa Board
ID4Africa has officially announced the addition of UNICEF Associate Director and Global Chief of Child Protection Cornelius Williams to its…
Governments grappling with biometrics to ease airport, public service access
Many of the biometrics providers convening in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire for ID4Africa’s 2026 AGM got a first-hand look at how…
Cabo Verde’s CRVS-ID reforms drive near-universal birth registration
Cabo Verde has increased birth registration to 99 percent within five years after linking its civil registration and national identity…
ID4Africa speakers urge legal identity inclusion for refugees, stateless persons
African governments must accelerate efforts to provide legal and digital identity to refugees and stateless populations, according to speakers at…
Gender gaps threaten progress on global legal identity goals, Vital Strategies CEO warns
As countries work toward universal legal identity under SDG 16.9, greater focus on gender inclusion is needed to ensure women and…
Benin reports 75% of identification services accessed through digital platforms
Citizens of Benin are increasingly using digital tools to access public services across several sectors. In 2025, at least 75…
Tanzania working on legislative framework for infant ID registration
An Infant Registration Bill will be tabled for scrutiny during Tanzania’s next parliamentary session, set to begin on January 27….
Mozambique seeks expert services to support mass birth, ID registration
Mozambique’s Ministry of Justice, Constitutional and Religious Affairs has launched an international call to tender for services to support the…
Angola begins issuance of ID cards to newborns
Angolan authorities have announced a plan to strengthen birth registration and begin the issuance of national ID cards to newborns…
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