Mali 10 yrs Assimilation into the Malian community Niger 10 - Nigeria 15 yrs Senegal 10 yrs Acceptable to and assimilated into the way of life of the local community in which he is to live permanently - Sierra Leone ~ 15 yrs Togo 5 yrs/ imm. for husband Adequate knowledge of indigenous language Assimilation to the Togolese community, including sufficient knowledge of a Togolese language constitution; must “state that he does not believe in anarchy” Good conduct and morals; no convictions Good conduct and morals; no convictions Good character No Sound mind; period reduced to 5 years for a person who has provided “exceptional services” to the state or for child born in country of foreign parents; Period waived if exceptional services L2011Arts231,238244&247-8 L1984(2014)Art24 Only of other non-birth nationalities Capable of making a contribution to the advancement, progress and well-being of Nigeria C1999Art27 Yes Good physical and mental health; residence period may be reduced if the person has provided important services to Senegal Residence period 8 yrs for a person “of Negro African descent.” Good mental and physical health. No residence period if “exceptional services” L1961(2013)Arts12, 16bis Good morality; no convictions Good character Good conduct and morals; no convictions Yes ‼ legislation conflicts with the constitution; constitutional provisions noted here (for Gambia) imm. Immediate ~ racial, ethnic or religious discrimination applies * Most countries require the person to be habitually resident and to intend to remain so if they wish to naturalise; this provision is not included here NB. There is simplification of complex provisions, including those relating to residence periods 25 L1973(2006)Art12 L1978Art11