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19 African Countries will hold elections in 2019

Empowering Citizens: Somalia’s Official Information Bill Should Align with Global Standards for Effective Governance

Somalia; 30th , July 2024     In light of recent developments concerning Somalia’s Draft...

Implementation of UN Convention Against Corruption in East Africa

Regional Conference on reviving the regional platform Africa Nairobi, 20-23 May 2024 Outcome of the...

Uganda takes major Step towards Gender Inclusive Public Procurement

On March 22, 2024, the Government of Uganda took a major policy step to enhance...

AFIC to collaborate with UHRC on implementation of Information law

On April 2, 2024, the Africa Freedom of Information Centre (AFIC) engaged in a productive...
Training of women led businesses in public procurement in Tanzania by Africa Freedom of Information Centre

PPDA issues regulations for the reservation scheme for special interest groups

Research study by Africa Freedom of Information centre found that only 1% of women-led businesses...

How AFIC is Building Transparency and Accountability Across Africa Society

Transparency and accountability are fundamental pillars of good governance. Transparency ensures that government processes, decisions...
African countries holding elections in 2024

Elections in Africa:19 Countries Set To make history in 2024

Africa has a busy election calendar in 2024, with 19 countries holding presidential or general...

AFIC Trains Leaders to Benefit Special Groups in Bukoba District

Africa Freedom of Information Center (AFIC), in collaboration with The Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA)...
Africa Freedom of Information Centre governing committee

🌍📜AFIC Elects a New Governing Council 2024 to 2026

On 28th February 2024, the Africa Freedom of Information Centre (AFIC) a pan-African membership civil...

Why Access to Information Matters for Africa: Exploring the Challenges and Importance of ATI Implementation

Information access rights in Africa have a complex history rooted in colonial legacies and diverse...

Why Access to Information is An Urgent Need in Africa

Access to Information is An Urgent Need in Africa From the national government to the...

How contracts monitoring impacts service delivery

Contracts monitoring in public procurement refers to the systematic and continuous oversight of contractual agreements...

CoST Uganda: Bridging the gap-building the bridge

This article entitled “Bridging the Gaps, Building the Bridge” highlights that to achieve any development...
Human Rights in Uganda

Statement by HRNJ-Uganda on the International Day to End Crimes of Impunity against Journalists

The International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists is a significant occasion that...
Close Up Camera Crew Filming Interview

Prevent, protect and provide justice to end impunity for crimes against journalists-MISA

The Southern African region had in the past few years experienced an improvement in the...
Freedom of Expression in Africa

End impunity for crimes against journalists: MISA statement

Presentation by MISA Regional Director, Dr Tabani Moyo, at the United Nations Human Rights Office...

Panos , ACHPR Special Rapporteur discuss Access to Information and other human rights in Zambia

The Executive Director of Panos Institute Southern Africa (PSAf), Mr. Vusumuzi Sifile on 06 October...
Money

20th Procurement Policy Forum: CSO’s statement

November 23, 2023 Chairperson,Senior Government Officials,Development partnersColleagues CSO leadersLadies and gentlemen;Ladies and Gentlemen; I am...
Sustainable Development Centre

PPDA solicits input into the draft guidelines for reservation scheme

AFIC in partnership with PPDA conducted a half day workshop to review draft guidelines for...

A look into Kick Corruption out of Uganda’s achievements: Paving the Way for a Corruption-Free Society

Kick Corruption out of Uganda Organisation (KICK-U) has been steadfastly working towards its mission “Facilitating...