April 25
South Africa: Corruption, Crime, Rolling Blackouts, Unemployment, Poverty, Inequality - - Anything to Celebrate? [analysis]
Daily Maverick
The reality for many South Africans is one of disillusionment as they cannot celebrate their freedom because the political elites have amassed wealth at the expense of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Corruption, Undue Influence Undermining Our Justice System - CJN
Daily Trust
Tinubu, NBA demand judiciary reforms Curb ex parte order abuse, Akpabio tells NJC Politicians, not judges, to blame - Yadudu Read more »
April 24
Kenya: EACC Raids Home of Former Treasury CS Ukur Yatani
Capital FM
Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) detectives have raided the home of former Treasury Cabinet Secretary Ukur Yatani. Read more »
April 23
Nigeria: N80bn Fraud Charges - Court Asks EFCC to Serve Yahaya Bello Through His Lawyer
Premium Times
A judge of the Federal High Court in Abuja also ordered Mr Bello's defence lawyer to accept service of the N80 billion money laundering charges on his behalf. Read more »
Namibia: LPM Fires Corrupt Leaders, Unlike Swapo - Swartbooi
New Era
Landless People's Movement leader Bernadus Swartbooi says his party fires those in leadership roles when they are involved in corrupt practices, unlike the ruling party Swapo. Read more »
Uganda: Corruption Cases On the Rise in KCCA Departments - Ed
Nile Post
The Executive Director of Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), Ms Dorothy Kisaka, has said corruption among different departments at the Authority is on the rise. Read more »
April 22
Gabon: Paris Court to Rule On Corruption Charges Against Gabon Ex-President's Daughter
RFI
A Paris court is preparing to deliver its verdict on corruption charges against Pascaline Bongo, the daughter and chief of staff of Gabon's late president, Omar Bongo. She is… Read more »
April 21
Nigeria: Yahaya Bello - Anti-Corruption CSOs Allege Unjust Application of State Power
Leadership
Hundreds of human rights activists, on Saturday, hit the streets of Lagos to condemn what they described as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission's antidemocratic approaches… Read more »
Nigeria: Yahaya Bello - Anti-Corruption CSOs Condemn 'Unjust' Application of State Power
Vanguard
Human rights activists,yesterday, hit the streets of Lagos to condemn what they described as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission's antidemocratic approach to law… Read more »
April 19
Nigeria: EFCC Knows How to Get Yahaya Bello If It Wants to - Bwala
Daily Trust
Former media aide to Atiku Abubakar, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Daniel Bwala, has faulted the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)… Read more »
South Africa: Corruption Accused Edwin Sodi's Company Still Not Blacklisted By Treasury
GroundUp
City of Tshwane asked for Blackhead Consulting to be put on the list of restricted suppliers more than two months ago Read more »
Nigeria: 'EFCC Cell Is Big Man's Place,' Cubana Chief Priest Counsels Invited Suspects
Premium Times
Cubana Chief Preist gave his counsel in an Instagram to suspects who have received EFCC invitations. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Ministry Orders Forensic Audit At Cimas
The Herald
The Ministry of Health and Child Care has ordered an independent forensic audit into the operations of Cimas following allegations of financial impropriety running into millions of… Read more »
April 18
Malawi: Malawians Are Asking - Why Has the U.S. Not Banned Chilima As He Is Also Answering Sattar-Related Corruption Cases?
Nyasa Times
Social media is awash with questions with regards to the move that the United States of America (USA) government made on Wednesday to ban former Solicitor General and Principal… Read more »
Africa: This Beautiful Land - Corruption, Discrimination and Land Rights in Sub-Saharan Africa
TI
The rising demand for land due to the global food crisis, climate change, rising sea levels, desertification, and extreme weather events, all limit its availability and… Read more »
South Africa: South Africans Tasted the Fruits of Freedom and Then Corruption Snatched Them Away - Podcast [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Five years after his momentous election as South African president, Nelson Mandela stepped down after one term in office in 1999. Thabo Mbeki, his deputy, took over the mantle of… Read more »
April 17
Nigeria: 'Forgive Me If You Have Videos of Me Spraying Money' - Portable to EFCC
Premium Times
"I use my money to build love. I used my money to build relationships. Did I spray money at the club? I was spraying money in the area where they need me". Read more »
Liberia: ' You Can't Selectively Fight Corruption.'
New Dawn
Former Presidential candidate and human rights lawyer Cllr. Gongloe is picking bones with President Joseph Boakai's Assets Recovery Team while calling for holistic and creditable… Read more »
April 16
Nigeria: Corruption Biggest Threat to Security in Nigeria - Minister
Premium Times
The minister promised that the government would work tirelessly to provide safe schools for children across the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Investigate Nigeria's Foundation for Investigative Journalism After Corruption Coverage
CPJ
Nigerian authorities should immediately drop their investigation into the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) and its founder, the award-winning undercover reporter,… Read more »