I. INTRODUCTION
1. Article 9 of the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights (the African Charter) provides that: “(1) every individual shall have the right to receive information;” and “(2) every individual shall have the right to express and disseminate his opinions within the law.”
2. The special mechanism on freedom of expression in Africa was established by the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (the Commission) to monitor adherence to freedom of expression standards and to propose appropriate recommendations to the Commission and States Parties. It was subsequently expanded to include the right to access information.1
3. This report is presented in accordance with Rules 25(3) and 64 of the Commission’s Rules of Procedure (2020) and covers activities undertaken by the special mechanism on freedom of expression and access to information in Africa, during the intersession period between May to October 2025
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