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African Union Human Rights body Urges Malawi, Uganda and Nigeria to Promote Freedom of Expression and Access to Information
The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) has called on the Governments of...
Malawi Advocacy groups disappointed in Revised ATI bill, desire reverse
The Centre for Human Rights and Rehabilitation (CHRR) and the Centre for Development of People...
AFIC CONDEMNS SOCIAL MEDIA BLOCKING IN UGANDA
AFIC condemns Ugandan Authorities for blocking social media platforms: Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp and also mobile...
Malawi ATI Bill to rank 15th globally if passed
Malawi’s ATI bill drafted by MISA Malawi, which was released in November 2015 if passed...
No law on election finance transparency in Uganda
While conducting the research and interviews on enhancing transparency and accountability of electoral processes in...
AFIC is collecting data on election financing in Uganda and Senegal
AFIC is in the process of collecting data on election financing in Uganda and Senegal...
Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development recognised for being most RTI responsive agency in Uganda
Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development recognised as right to infomation most responsive agency...
AFIC Welcomes Decision by the African Union and European Union to Support Freedom of Expression and Access to Information in Africa
Africa Freedom of Information Centre (AFIC) welcomes the joint decision of the African Union...
International Day for Universal Access to Information: A new Opportunity to Advance Open Governments!
On Tuesday, November 17, 2015 the 38th General Conference of UNESCO adopted a resolution declaring...
Legislation to facilitate the Right to information is Vital
During the 57th Session of the African Commission on Human and People's Rights, AFIC...
AFIC Launches 2nd State of Right to Information Report in Africa
Africa Freedom of Information Centre presents the State of Right to Information in Africa 2015...
Statement condemning acts of violence against journalists in South Sudan
South Sudan journalists continue to face acts of violence and intimidation that usually go unpunished...
Angola accepts Universal Periodic Review recommendations on amending FOI law
Milestone as key Freedom of Information recommendations on Angola accepted by theUniversal Periodic Review5 June...
Access to information held by public bodies is still a challenge for ordinary Ugandans
The inhabitants of Bushenyi District in Uganda have seen their right to access information blatantly...
AFIC and PPDC Launch New Report on Open Contracting and Open Government in Africa
KAMPALA– Africa Freedom of Information Centre (AFIC) and Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC) are...
AFIC Urges Tanzania to Pass Strong Freedom of Information Law
Africa Freedom of Information Centre (AFIC) urges the United Republic of Tanzania to strengthen the...
Opinion brief: Open Government Movements and Access to Information
The open government principles have risen on the international agenda, becoming an 'in vogue topic.'...
Leading Free Expression Organisations in Africa Call on the ACHPR to Urge Burundi to Respect Human Rights
Banjul/Kampala, May 4, 2015: The Africa Freedom of Information Centre (AFIC), ARTICLE 19...
Defining Freedom of Expression and Information and Resulting Issues.
In January 2015 Charlie Hebdo, a French satirical weekly magazine, was the focus of the...
A senior police officer assaults journalists on duty – HRNJ-Uganda Statement
Kampala, 12th/ January/2015; a senior police officer, Joram Mwesigye the Division Police Commander (DPC) for...
Statement by AFIC on the terrorist attacks in Paris
The vicious attack on the offices of the French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo, where 12...
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