Philippines mulls mandatory national ID for govt aid
Beneficiaries of government subsidies in the Philippines may need to show their national ID before having access to such benefits…
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Many factors make good digital ID planning and procurement
The journey to a secure identity usually begins with understanding an organization’s unique needs. With cyber threats evolving rapidly and…
Don’t take national ID cards as collateral for loans, Uganda govt warns again
Uganda’s Minister of Information, Communications Technology and National Guidance, Chris Baryomunsi, has warned that the practice of money lenders asking…
Gabon launches new national ID system
After more than a decade of waiting, Gabonese will now be able to apply for and obtain a national digital…
Cameroon’s move to increase biometric ID card fee faces sharp criticism
Major identity documents as well as consular services in Cameroon have seen a jump in issuance fees – a decision…
Idemia says no consortium for DR Congo ID card, Afritech holds contract
When the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Inspectorate General of Finance (IGF) approached Idemia to inquire about its role in the…
Kyrgyzstan president hails high security features of new passport, ID cards
The President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, has given assurances that the country’s new generation biometric national ID card and passport…
Fiji’s digital ID program implementation gets cabinet approval
The implementation of a national digital identification program will go ahead in Fiji after the country’s cabinet put its stamp…
Swiss e-ID resists rushing trust infrastructure
Switzerland is debating on how to proceed with the technical implementation of its national digital identity as the 2026 deadline…
Nepal MPs say popularize national ID before mandating for service access
Some lawmakers in Nepal are unhappy that the government is in a rush to make the national digital ID card…
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