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New Step in Regional Integration: AES Launches Common Biometric Identity Card
New Step in Regional Integration: AES Launches Common Biometric Identity Card
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New Step in Regional Integration: AES Launches Common Biometric Identity Card 19.07.2025, Sputnik Africa
2025-07-19T08:36+0200
2025-07-19T08:36+0200
2025-07-19T08:36+0200
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New Step in Regional Integration: AES Launches Common Biometric Identity Card The initiative aims to facilitate the free movement of people within the security context of the Sahel, Malian Minister of Security Daoud Aly Mohammedine explained. The card symbolizes the shared commitment of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso to streamline the movement of their citizens across their confederate territory. The project was formally approved at a ministerial meeting in Bamako last November. The president of the confederation, General Assimi Goïta, officially validated the decision in April. Like the passport, the AES identity card will comply with the standards of the International Civil Aviation Organization. AI-generated image
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New Step in Regional Integration: AES Launches Common Biometric Identity Card
New Step in Regional Integration: AES Launches Common Biometric Identity Card
The initiative aims to facilitate the free movement of people within the security context of the Sahel, Malian Minister of Security Daoud Aly Mohammedine explained.
"The AES biometric identity card will soon be put into circulation," he announced without setting a specific deadline.
The card symbolizes the shared commitment of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso to streamline the movement of their citizens across their confederate territory. The project was formally approved at a ministerial meeting in Bamako last November.
The president of the confederation, General Assimi Goïta, officially validated the decision in April.
Like the passport, the AES identity card will comply with the standards of the International Civil Aviation Organization. AI-generated image
