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…
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The Gambia Launches National Identity System With Margins ID Group
The Gambia has gone live with its first unified National Identity Management System, called GAM ID, built and financed by Ghanaian technology company Margins…
Nigeria Formally Rolls Out ECOWAS National Biometric Identity Card
Nigeria has officially launched the ECOWAS National Biometric Identity Card, completing a long-running regional project to replace legacy travel documents with…
Mali Launches ‘E-AES’ Biometric Passport, Taps China’s Emptech in ‘Digital Sovereignty’ Move
The government of Mali held an official launch ceremony on October 27 for its new national biometric passport, a project that crystallizes the country’s sharp…
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…
Nigeria Launches Immigration Technology Research Hub
President Bola Tinubu has officially commissioned the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) Technology Innovation Complex, also known as the Bola Ahmed Tinubu…
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…
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…
Identity News Digest – June 7, 2024
Welcome to FindBiometrics’ digest of identity industry news. Here’s what you need to know about the world of digital identity and biometrics today: Major Tech…
ECOWAS Urges Members to Embrace Biometric ID Card for Free Travel
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is urging its member states to expedite the implementation of the ECOWAS National Biometric Identity…