Ethiopian PM hails digital ID as driver of ‘Digital Ethiopia 2025’ strategy
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has praised technologies such as the Fayda digital ID which are driving the digital transformation…
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Pakistan to deport 600K Afghans with refugee ID cards
Pakistan has announced its intention to expel about 600,000 Afghan citizens, an official confirmed through media reports. The deportation drive,…
New moves to spur financial inclusion in Central, East Africa
Two events – a workshop in Central Africa and a partnership deal in East Africa – recently happened with the…
Dubai deploys AI robot police for scofflaw cyclists
Riding your bicycle without a helmet in Dubai may soon attract the AI-powered gaze of a robotic policeman. The city…
Biometrics projects scaling up through open-source releases, big money deals
Scaling biometrics projects is the theme of the most-read articles of the past week on Biometric Update, with lofty ambitions…
Nigerians want SIM-NIN digital ID link deadline extended again
Mobile telecommunications service users are calling on the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) to extend the deadline for linking SIM cards…
Japan unveils new digital ID card design with no gender
Japan has joined the ranks of countries eliminating gender markers from its national identification card. The government has unveiled a…
Over 3M digital IDs distributed in Afghanistan, 900k activated in Jordan
Afghanistan’s National Statistics and Information Authority (NSIA) says 3.12 million national digital ID cards have been districted in the country…
Au10tix expands digital ID solution with automated and secure verification process
As every industry transitions to digital identity, Au10tix has added new features to its digital identity verification and management platform….
World Bank evaluates Pakistan’s digital income support program
In Pakistan’s continuous battle against socio-economic problems, the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) has become a key instrument committed to…
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