FULL LIST: 10 African countries with restrictions on dual citizenship

African nations impose various restrictions on dual citizenship, reflecting diverse approaches to national identity and immigration policies. Ten countries in Africa currently have laws limiting or prohibiting citizens from holding citizenship in more than one country. Botswana traditionally requires citizens to choose between Botswana and another nationality by the age of 21, though reforms may allow for multiple citizenship.

Cameroon's nationality laws permit loss of Cameroonian citizenship when an adult acquires another nationality. The Democratic Republic of the Congo enforces strict policies, viewing Congolese nationality as exclusive. Equatorial Guinea generally prohibits dual citizenship, with limited exceptions. Eritrea may strip citizens of Eritrean citizenship when they voluntarily acquire another nationality, although exceptions may apply.

Ethiopia restricts dual nationality, considering citizens who acquire another nationality as foreign nationals of Ethiopian origin. Eswatini imposes restrictions, particularly on naturalised citizens who acquire foreign citizenship, though exceptions exist. Guinea limits the retention of Guinean citizenship by individuals who voluntarily acquire foreign nationality, with specific exceptions.

Libya maintains restrictive provisions, where the acquisition of another citizenship may affect a person's Libyan nationality status. Mauritania has moved toward permitting dual citizenship but with notable restrictions on eligibility for certain public offices. The varying restrictions on dual citizenship among African countries highlight differing government positions on national allegiance and citizenship policies.