Beast Technologies and InfrastructureNiger’s Council of Ministers approves introduction of mandatory biometric national identity cards and electronic passports Posted on January 21, 2026 by Administrator On December 26, Niger’s Council of Ministers approved a new decree introducing biometric national identity cards and electronic passports under the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). These cards are mandatory for citizens aged 15 and above, marking a major step toward modernizing identification systems and enhancing cooperation with AES partners Mali and Burkina Faso.
