Articles by Africa Freedom of Information Centre (AFIC)
UNESCO adopts resolution on International Day for Universal Access to Information
The 38th General Conference of UNESCO recently adopted a resolution declaring September 28th International Day for Universal Access to Information. The resolution was sponsored by Angola, Nigeria and Morocco.
Not in our name: World Press Freedom Day 116 days after Charlie Hebdo
On World Press Freedom Day, organisations from around the globe commit to defending the right to freedom of expression, even when that right is being used to express views that may be offensive.
Jordanian proposal threatens to legitimise blasphemy laws around the world
ARTICLE 19 and NGOs around the globe urge the Inter-Parliamentary Union to reject Jordan’s proposed resolution, which could potentially legitimise the use of blasphemy laws by governments everywhere.
AFEX condemns arrest of journalists covering civil society event in DRC
“The Congolese Government must make a determined effort towards guaranteeing freedom of expression, including media freedom, and freedom of association and assembly in line with the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights in the country.”
Swaziland doesn’t want you to care about these government critics. Here’s why you should.
They don’t write for The New York Times or The Daily Mail. And the Swazi government is counting on just that to keep Bheki Makhubu and Thulani Maseko in jail for criticizing the judiciary.
South Sudan: Sweeping powers in National Security Service Bill will undermine free expression
The proposed bill would mandate the National Security Service to monitor communications systems, newspapers and radio stations “in respect to security interest so as to prevent misuse by users.”
Azerbaijan: UNESCO urged to help end government’s crackdown on free expression
Civil society groups call for an end to repression of IFEX member the Institute for Reporters’ Freedom and Safety, and urge UNESCO to take action to ensure free expression in Azerbaijan.
On Right to Know Day, calls for UN to include free expression rights in development goals
More than 100 civil society organisations ask the UN Secretary General to recognise the importance of free expression rights in the sustainable development goals.