{
  "id": 18092518,
  "title": "FULL LIST: 10 African countries with restrictions on dual citizenship",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/full-list-10-african-countries-with-restrictions-on-dual-citizenship",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-04T08:38:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/full-list-10-african-countries-with-restrictions-on-dual-citizenship/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Several African nations have implemented restrictions on dual citizenship, shaping the citizenship landscape across the continent. While dual citizenship can offer individuals expanded opportunities, some governments enforce stringent nationality laws, either outright banning dual citizenship or imposing conditions on its acquisition. Here are ten African countries with such restrictions:\n\n1. Botswana: Traditionally, citizens must choose between Botswana nationality and another upon reaching 21 years of age. Proposed reforms may change this in 2025.\n2. Cameroon: Adults can lose Cameroonian citizenship by voluntarily obtaining another nationality.\n3. Democratic Republic of the Congo: The country's Constitution designates Congolese nationality as exclusive, prohibiting dual citizenship.\n4. Equatorial Guinea: Generally prohibits dual citizenship, with limited exceptions under treaties.\n5. Eritrea: Voluntary acquisition of another nationality can result in the loss of Eritrean citizenship, though exceptions may apply.\n6. Ethiopia: Restrictions on dual nationality exist, with citizens potentially losing Ethiopian status upon acquiring another nationality.\n7. Eswatini (formerly Swaziland): Restrictions apply, particularly to naturalised citizens who acquire another nationality.\n8. Guinea: Retaining Guinean citizenship when acquiring foreign nationality is restricted, though exceptions exist.\n9. Libya: Dual citizenship provisions are restrictive, potentially impacting Libyan nationality status.\n10. Mauritania: While moving toward permitting dual citizenship, Mauritania imposes notable restrictions, such as limitations on holding public office while dual-nationals.",
  "summary": "Discover the 10 African countries with laws restricting or prohibiting dual citizenship, including Botswana, Cameroon, and the Democratic Republic of the C Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-10-african-countries-with-restrictions-on-dual-citizenship/",
  "key_points": [
    "Botswana requires citizens to choose nationality by age 21, with reforms planned for 2025.",
    "Cameroon allows loss of citizenship by acquiring another nationality voluntarily."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Stringent nationality laws across these ten nations prioritize exclusive allegiance, forcing citizens to choose between their home country and foreign identities to avoid losing their original status.",
  "illustration": null,
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}