Niger starts pilot under WURI project to issue birth certificates to 21k under-fives
The government of Niger has kicked off a pilot that seeks to issue birth certificates to children under the age…
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BioEnable powers Niger pilot for MOSIP-based national digital ID
The Republic of Niger has completed a national digital ID trial based on MOSIP, with BioEnable enabling the process through…
Sahel states under military rule unveil common biometric passport Jan. 29
Three West African countries – Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger – which are all currently running junta-led governments have announced…
ID programs in Niger, Nigeria, Togo to improve wellbeing of vulnerable children
Different programs to issue digital ID and birth certificates to underprivileged children in a Nigerian state and a region of…
Mali, Niger announce common biometric passport to consolidate ECOWAS exit
The three Sahel nations of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger – all led by military regimes – have unveiled plans…
1 step forward, 3 steps back for West Africa’s regional digital ID projects
It may become more difficult for people living in several Western African countries to cross international borders, with their exit…
Niger launches WURI project to issue biometric ID for regional trade and public services
A regional system for digital identity that is interoperable between West African countries has been launched in Niger, LeSahel.org reports….
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…
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…
Biometrics and digital ID in Africa: GenKey in Niger, Securiport in CAR, new reseller partner for Daon in SA
Heading into a new decade there’s a clear theme in Africa’s digital ID sphere: looming deadlines. First up is Tanzania’s…
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