Ethiopian law does not allow dual nationality and even though he written letters saying he’s renounced his US citizenship that uncertainty remains. The current law stipulates any Cameroonian adult who wilfully acquires foreign nationality automatically loses their Cameroon nationality. Some African governments have been reluctant to legalise dual citizenship, arguing the patriotism of people with dual citizenship could be questioned. Passport limitsBy 2010, a comprehensive study showed that 21 African countries, including DRC, Liberia, Algeria and Zimbabwe, prohibited dual citizenship. In 2017, up to two-thirds of the presidential candidates in Somalia’s election held foreign passports while as many as 100 of its 275 legislators also held foreign passports.

Source: The North Africa Journal July 26, 2020 09:11 UTC