Reports & Guides

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.

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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.

https://reports.usesmileid.com/fraud-report-2026

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.

https://identityfraudreport2025.usesmileid.com/

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.

https://smile.id/reports-and-guides/download-the-mid-year-report-h1-2021

The Cote d'Ivoire KYC Guide

Everything you need to know about compliantly verifying users in Cote d'ivoire.

https://smile.id/reports-and-guides/the-cote-d-ivoire-kyc-guide

The Kenya KYC Guide

Everything you need to know about KYC/AML user verification and onboarding in Kenya.

https://smile.id/reports-and-guides/the-kenya-kyc-guide

The Rwanda KYC Guide

Everything you need to know about compliantly verifying users in Rwanda.

https://smile.id/reports-and-guides/the-rwanda-kyc-guide

The Nigeria KYC Guide

Everything you need to know about KYC/AML user verification and onboarding in Nigeria.

https://smile.id/reports-and-guides/the-nigeria-kyc-guide

The South Africa KYC Guide

Everything you need to know about compliantly verifying users in South Africa.

https://smile.id/reports-and-guides/the-south-africa-kyc-guide

The State of eKYC in Nigeria 2024

This report offers a comprehensive overview of the recent eKYC and digital ID verification trends in Nigeria.

https://smile.id/reports-and-guides/2024-ekyc-report-nigeria

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.

https://smile.id/reports-and-guides/the-state-of-kyc-in-africa-2022

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.

https://smile.id/reports-and-guides/the-state-of-kyc-in-africa-mid-year-report-2023

The Tanzania KYC Guide

Everything you need to know about compliantly verifying users in Tanzania.

https://smile.id/reports-and-guides/the-tanzania-kyc-guide

The ultimate KYC checklist

Smile ID’s 7-step guide to choosing a KYC provider for a Pan-African business

https://smile.id/reports-and-guides/kyc-checklist

The Zambia KYC Guide

Everything you need to know about compliantly verifying users in Zambia.

https://smile.id/reports-and-guides/the-zambia-kyc-guide