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Niger Enrols President for AES Biometric Passport as Sahel Bloc Builds Its Own Documents

Niger has launched a biometric passport tied to the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), with President Abdourahamane Tiani among the first to enrol, as the…

July 17, 2026

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Niger President Launches AES Biometric National Identity Card

President Abdourahamane Tiani has officially launched Niger’s new biometric national identity card, personally enrolling for and receiving the first card.…

March 30, 2026

West African Military States to Launch New Biometric Passports After ECOWAS Exit

Three West African nations under military rule are preparing to implement new biometric passports as part of their transition away from the Economic Community…

January 24, 2025

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After Split from ECOWAS, Sahel Nations Announce New Biometric Passports

Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger will introduce new biometric passports to strengthen regional ties following their departure from the Economic Community of West…

September 30, 2024

Sahel Nations Announce Biometric Passport Plans

Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have announced plans to introduce new biometric passports under the framework of their recently formed alliance, the Alliance of…

September 16, 2024

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