Somalia

Articles tagged with Somalia

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Somalia and Pakistan Set Digital Identity Cooperation Priorities

Somali and Pakistani institutions have agreed priorities for cooperation on digital identity, interoperable government services and financial inclusion…

September 17, 2026

Somalia Ties New Passport to Mandatory National ID Card

Somalia will introduce a new third-generation passport in October and has made the national ID card mandatory for anyone applying for one, tightening the link…

July 2, 2026

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Somalia Estimates $125 Million Needed to Complete National Digital ID Rollout

Somali officials have estimated that approximately $125 million is required to complete nationwide rollout of the country’s national digital ID program, citing…

January 12, 2026

ID Tech Digest – November 17, 2025

Welcome to ID Tech’s digest of identity industry news. Here’s what you need to know about the world of digital identity and biometrics today: Sumitomo Mitsui…

November 17, 2025

Somalia’s E-Visa Platform Hit By Cyber Incident, Exposing Traveller Data

Somalia’s Immigration and Citizenship Agency has confirmed that its electronic visa (e-visa) platform suffered a data breach that exposed personal details of…

November 17, 2025

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ID Tech Digest – July 1, 2025

Welcome to ID Tech’s digest of identity industry news. Here’s what you need to know about the world of digital identity and biometrics today: Saint Anthony…

July 1, 2025

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Somalia Deploys U.S.-Backed Biometric Border System to Combat Crime and Terrorism

Somalia has rolled out a new biometric border security system to help tackle human trafficking, reduce illegal migration, and enhance national security…

July 1, 2025

Somalia Launches Three Digital ID Systems to Modernize National Identity

Somalia has taken a major step forward in its digital transformation with the launch of three foundational digital identity systems. Unveiled this week by the…

May 9, 2025

Identity News Digest – August 27, 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: Planned…

August 27, 2024

Planned Digital ID System to Integrate Somalia’s Biometric National ID Into Banking

The Somali government plans to launch a national digital identification system—a collaboration between the National Identification and Registration Authority…

August 26, 2024

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