2026 ID Day Campaign
DRIVEN BY ID4AFRICA • 16 SEPTEMBER 2026
The 2026 ID Day theme My Identity, My Shadow draws on a simple yet powerful metaphor: just as a shadow accompanies us throughout our lives, our identity is an inseparable part of who we are.
Identity is more than an administrative construct—it is the foundation upon which individuals are recognized, included, protected, and empowered to participate fully in society. This theme reminds us that every person deserves a trusted legal identity that remains with them throughout their life journey, enabling access to rights, services, and opportunities.
ID DAY 2026 ACROSS AFRICA
Discover how countries across Africa are commemorating International Identity Day through national events, public outreach and community activities.
MOROCCO
Activities to be confirmed
MOZAMBIQUE
- Awareness raising campaigns in provinces
- Birth registration and ID issuance
NAMIBIA
- Official commemoration program, including ID registration of school learners and discussions around identity
NIGER
- Launch of mass registration
- Launch of the biometric passport
NIGERIA
Activities to be confirmed
RWANDA
Activities to be confirmed
SÃO TOMÉ AND PRÍNCIPE
- Training on biometric kits (Sept. 8)
- Opening of proposals for the supply of servers for the Digital Identity system (Sept. 8)
- Discussion at Escola Oficial dos Sonhos primary school (Sept. 14)
- Signing of the Institutional Cooperation Protocol for the operationalization of the National Digital Identity Program (PNID) (Sept. 16)
- Delivery of biometric kits for data collection (Sept. 16)
SENEGAL
- Institutional panel in Pire Gourèye (Sept. 16)
- Public forum in Pire Gourèye (Sept. 16)
- Two panels at the Sokhamon Hotel (Sept. 16)
SIERRA LEONE
- Issuance of free National Identity Cards to eligible inmates
SOMALIA
- Visit to Schools for the Deaf and Blind and distribution of National ID cards (Sept. 16)
- Visit to an IDP Camp and on-site registration (Sept. 17)
- Door-to-Door Awareness and Registration Campaign (Sept. 18)
- National Commemoration Event: panels and exhibition (Sept. 19)
GALLERY
Photos and videos of communities, countries, and institutions coming together celebrate this special day.
ARTICLES
Read articles, insights and campaign coverage exploring why legal identity matters.
SOCIAL MEDIA
Explore how the world brought ID Day 2026 to life through events, campaigns and community activities shared on social media.
