Prepared under contract with the International Council on Archives, this study is intended to promote the development of the archival and records management professions in Africa by providing basic data on their status in relation to other information professions in the public service, particularly librarians and documentalists. It addresses the basic problems of recruitment, training, employment qualifications, conditions of service, and career opportunities. A 6-page questionnaire was used to collect data. Responses to the questionnaire were received from 8 English-speaking and 12 French-speaking countries. Following an introduction, the findings are presented in eight sections: (1) number of information professionals; (2) recruitment requirements and teaching institutions recognized by governments; (3) ministries to which information services are attached; (4) official status of archivists; (5) recruitment of archivists; (6) promotion of archivists; (7) salary scales of archivists; and (8) comparative status of information professionals. A number of general conclusions and many specific recommendations conclude the report. A bibliography and the survey questionnaire are included. (THC)