Some places automatically register people at birth but in countries in sub-Saharan Africa, only one in two people has a birth certificate. And in Ethiopia and Somalia, just 3% of children under the age of five have a birth certificate. With Africa’s population rapidly growing, addressing this issue is critical for securing the future of millions of youngsters who remain unregistered and disadvantaged. In the latest from the dpa trends & features desk, we hear how lacking documentation impacts every aspect of life, from access to education and healthcare to employment and protection from exploi…