Zambia Enacts New Access to Information Law

FILE - Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema, center, is pictured in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Feb. 19, 2023. Hichilema enacted the Access to Information law in December, 2023, more than 20 years since it was first introduced in parliament.

Zambia has become the latest country to enact an Access to Information law, as President Hakainde Hichilema signed the bill last month, more than 20 years since it was first introduced in parliament. While some have welcomed the move, rights activists say the measure still falls short of international standards.