Our Impact

AFIC has achieved significant milestones despite various challenges, contributing to the advancement of access
to information within Africa and around the world. Checkout our major achievements under our strategic plan our new 

strategic plan 2025/2030

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Civil Society Letter to States Parties to United Nations Convention against Corruption

La version française de ce document est disponible ci-dessous. La versión en castellano de este documento está disponible a continuación del francés...

Promoting Freedom of Expression and Access to Information in East Africa: AFIC Launches New UNESCO–IPDC Project

The Africa Freedom of Information Centre (AFIC) has embarked on a new 12-month initiative with support from UNESCO’s International Programme for the Development of Communication (IPDC). The project...

Reclaiming Our Data Futures: AFIC Leads Community Dialogue on ACHPR Resolution 620 at DataFest Africa 2025

As Africa enters a decisive era for digital rights, more people have turned to digital platforms to exercise their rights to expression and association. However, governments have responded with...

 Uganda Marks IDUAI 2025 with a Call for Digital Accessibility to Public Information

The music filled the room with warmth. The rhythm within began to bring the place to life despite the grey quiet morning outside. One by one, journalists with cameras, corporates in suits, and...

Sénégal : La promulgation de la loi sur l’accèsà l’information, une étape importante pour la transparence

Déclaration conjointe : ARTICLE 19 Sénégal et Afrique de l'Ouest et Centre africain pour la liberté d'information (AFIC) Alors que le monde commémore le dixième anniversaire de la Journée...

JOINT STATEMENT: AFIC and ARTICLE 19 WEST AFRICA

  Senegal: Access to Information Law will support transparency and accountability As the world commemorated the tenth anniversary of the International Day for Universal Access to Information...

AFIC to Commemorate the International Day for Universal Access to Information (IDUAI) 2025

Every year on 28th September, the world celebrates the International Day for Universal Access to Information (IDUAI)—a day that reaffirms the fundamental right of citizens to access public information...

Celebrating IDUAI 2025: AFIC members champion Access to Information across Africa

As the world prepares to commemorate the International Day for Universal Access to Information (IDUAI) 2025, AFIC members are leading impactful initiatives to highlight the importance of access to...
29 Countries have ratified ATI laws
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public officials, Journalists and CSOs trained on using ati right
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Who We Are

A pan-African, membership-based civil society network and resource center promoting the right of access to information, transparency, and accountability across Africa.

Our Membership & Governance

First registered in 2007 in  Nigeria, & established a permanent office in Uganda in 2009. Our network comprises 56 CSOs & think tanks across 278African countries. The General Assembly provides overall strategic direction and elects a Governing Council that manages the Secretariat.

Our Vision

 A resilient, sustainable and inclusive Africa where everyone
an exercise their right of access to information and development.

Our Mission

Empower a pan-African network of actors to advance the right of access to information protect digital rights and combat corruption, fostering inclusive and sustainable development across Africa through collaboration and innovation.

Impact

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Access to information for transparency, accountability, inclusive and sustainable development in Africa

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JOINT STATEMENT: AFIC and ARTICLE 19 WEST AFRICA

  Senegal: Access to Information Law will support transparency and...

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