Identity gaps, governance risks: Why legal identity matters for migration governance in the Horn of Africa

Released 25.09.2025

Access to legal identity in the Horn of Africa remains a critical barrier to effective migration governance, limiting individuals’ access to essential services and protection as well as constraining governments’ ability to plan and advance regional integration. A recent Khartoum Process meeting underscored the crucial need for reform and cooperation to build inclusive identity systems across the region, while pinpointing promising practices already underway.

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