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A call for the media in Zambia to intensify public education as the election season peaks
As we countdown to 12th August 2021 when Zambia will hold general elections to elect...
Strengthening the Performance of Public Contracts at Local Government Level
In August 2019, Africa Freedom of Information Centre conducted a contracts monitoring of selected districts...
PSAf calls for abolition of restrictive media laws.
PANOS Institute Southern Africa (PSAf) has called for the reformation or abolition of restrictive laws...
Safety of Journalists is Imperative for Credibility of Elections.
Gambia Press Union Statement on World Press Freedom Day 3rd May 2021 This year marks...
Zoe Titus: A formidable force working behind the scenes
If you rely solely on digital footprints, you might not be aware of Zoe Titus's...
Panos Institute Southern Africa calls for actualization of access to information laws in Southern Africa
Lusaka, Zambia 30 April 2021. Panos Institute Southern Africa (PSAf) urges governments in the region...
Freedom of expression and the media are essential for development.
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION DURING THE WORLD PRESS FREEDOM DAY CONFERENCE IN SOUTH SUDAN Hon Michael...
Information as a Public Good: 30 years after the Windhoek Declaration.
Every 3rd May, the World Press Freedom Day (WPFD) is commemorated worldwide, to strengthen the...
Reinforcing the Transparency of Online Platforms, an Essential Pillar for Information to Remain a Public Good
The recent developments highlighting the need for greater online platform transparency have prompted many businesses...
AFIC Annual General Assembly endorses the new 5 year Strategic Plan 2021-2025
PRESS STATEMENT ON AFIC’S 2021 – 2025 STRATEGIC PLAN 24TH MARCH 2021 The Governing Council...
Why Access to Information in Africa Matters?
25 African countries have adopted Access to Information (ATI) laws while 30 are yet to...
Overcoming Women’s Barriers to Participating in Entrepreneurship and Public Procurement in Africa
Ruth Namara ,Bo Rosenfelt Clausen and Gilbert Sendugwa| 17th February 2021 Africa Freedom of Information...
“A lot has been achieved, but yet, a lot needs to be done.” CoST Uganda launches the 4th Assurance Report.
Remarks from the Senior Regional Manager, Africa Dear Stakeholders, Colleagues and Friends of CoST...
Participation of Nebbi District Local Government in contract monitoring enhances value for money at Atego Seed School.
AFIC conducted the second contracts monitoring process follows the first one that accessed contracts in...
Does access to manifesto information influence voters’ decisions?
Access to information empowers the electorate to be well informed about political processes with due...
AFIC gets a new Strategic Plan; 2021-2025
We are pleased to share our new strategic plan themed, "Access to Information: The Bridge...
Improving disclosure and value for money in health procurement in Uganda
Uganda’s health sector disclosure improving but still low, losing billions Ugandan health authorities have improved...
Africa Freedom of Information Centre (AFIC) and MS Training Centre for Development Cooperation (MS TCDC), officially collaborate to promote citizens’ right of Access to Information, Open Governance and Accountability in Africa.
PRESS RELEASE Launch of Right of Access to Information, Open Governance and Accountability Training in...
ICJ Kenya monitors provision of information by state agencies in dealing with the COVID-19 Pandemic
On Thursday, 2nd July 2020, 13 Petitioners filed an urgent case against various several government...
PPDC reveals results of the 2020 Open State Government Ranking in Nigeria
On the 29th of September 2020, the Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC) revealed the...
“Yes does, No doesn’t;” Young People in East Africa weigh in on the role of Access to Information in ensuring transparency and accountability.
As we continue reflecting on the International Day for Universal Access to Information, Africa Freedom...
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