Reports and Guides

Discover our data-driven reports, guides, and checklists on identity verification in Africa, and stay up-to-date with the latest developments in the KYC landscape.

2026 Digital Identity Fraud in Africa Report
Your system sees one attempt, the selfie matches, you approve. What you don’t see: that face was flagged 200 times across 15 platforms, that device is linked to 50 confirmed fraud cases, and this is the 47th attempt from this cluster today. The landscape shifted: your defence needs to match it.
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2025 Digital Identity Fraud in Africa Report
Generative AI and deepfakes drive new fraud tactics, posing significant challenges for African businesses. This report examines how vulnerabilities are exploited and provides clear, actionable strategies to help leaders protect trust, revenue, and operational stability in 2025.
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Download the Mid-year Report: H1 2022
This report is a must-read for any business looking to strengthen its user acquisition and fraud prevention efforts.
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The Cote d'Ivoire KYC Guide
Everything you need to know about compliantly verifying users in Cote d'ivoire.
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The Kenya KYC Guide
Everything you need to know about KYC/AML user verification and onboarding in Kenya.
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The Rwanda KYC Guide
Everything you need to know about compliantly verifying users in Rwanda.
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The Nigeria KYC Guide
Everything you need to know about KYC/AML user verification and onboarding in Nigeria.
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The South Africa KYC Guide
Everything you need to know about compliantly verifying users in South Africa.
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The State of eKYC in Nigeria 2024
This report offers a comprehensive overview of the recent eKYC and digital ID verification trends in Nigeria.
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The State of KYC in Africa
Everything you need to know about the African KYC landscape and the impact of emerging fraud trends on African businesses.
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The State of KYC in Africa Mid-year Report 2023
A must-read for any business looking to acquire users across Africa and keep up with fraud trends.
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The Tanzania KYC Guide
Everything you need to know about compliantly verifying users in Tanzania.
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The ultimate KYC checklist
Smile ID’s 7-step guide to choosing a KYC provider for a Pan-African business
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The Zambia KYC Guide
Everything you need to know about compliantly verifying users in Zambia.
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