Publications
Proactive Disclosure of Information and Elections in Gambia
An assessment of the Gambia’s compliance with the guidelines on access to information and elections in Africa, issued by the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights
Download reportProactive Disclosure of Information and Elections in Kenya
An assessment of Kenya’s compliance with the guidelines on access to information and elections in Africa, issued by the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights
Download reportProactive Disclosure of Information and Elections in Uganda
An assessment of Uganda’s compliance with the guidelines on access to information and elections in Africa, issued by the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights
Download reportProactive Disclosure of Information and Elections in South Africa
This report evaluates how key stakeholders in the electoral process in South Africa fared in terms of proactive disclosure of information before, during and after the national and provincial elections held on 8 May 2019.
Download reportPrivacy and personal data protection in Africa
Advocacy toolkit
The toolkit is a guide to engage with, advocate for, and inform policymakers on data protection and privacy in Africa. It can also be used as a manual by trainers in the understanding of data protection and privacy for various actors.
Download toolkitCivil society in the digital age in Africa: identifying threats and mounting pushbacks
This report documents the threats to civil society in the digital age by examining the legislative and regulatory framework in four countries in Africa: Egypt, Sierra Leone, Uganda and Zambia
Download toolkitThe digital rights landscape in southern Africa
In January 2022, the CHR commissioned a study on digital rights in Southern Africa with the objective to assess the status of digital rights in the sub-region. The foundational instrument for this research is the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights, with a focus on article 9, which provides for the right to freedom of expression and access to information.
Download reportDeclaration of Principles of Freedom of Expression in Africa
Other Documents
Resolution on the Adoption of the Declaration of Principles on Freedom of Expression in Africa
Revision of the Declaration of Principles on Freedom of Expression in Africa commences
Model Law on ATI in Africa
Prepared by the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR).
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تحميل النسخة العربية
Guidelines on Access to Information and Elections in Africa
Prepared by the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR).
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تحميل النسخة العربية
Decriminalisation of Laws Limiting Freedom of Expression in Africa





Democracy Charter and the Draft Model Law: Action Plans








