The Senate of the Democratic Republic of the Congo Oct. 28 unanimously approved legislation legislation on access to information.
The bill, initiated by Senator Moise Nyarugabo, passed with 71 senators, according to a report on mediacongo.net.
The bill now is expected to be considered by the National Congress.
The text includes 51 articles, and covers public authorities at central, provincial, decentralized territorial entities.
Collectif24 is a leading organization and platform for promoting access to information in DRC.
See article on the website of the African Freedom of Information Centre which notes, “Besides not having an RTI law, DRC has not ratified key international treaties regarding RTI.”
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