Senegal: What Will Change for the Biometric National Identity Card

Author: senenews.comPublished on: July 15, 2026Country: Senegal

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Senegal: What Will Change for the Biometric National Identity Card

Senegal's National Assembly is set to examine a bill reforming the biometric CEDEAO national identity card. The reform aims to modernize the identification system, adapt to technological developments, and strengthen personal data security. The bill is among several priorities for the 2025-2026 extraordinary session, but its detailed content has not yet been made public.

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