May 17
Nigeria: No, Nigeria's Financial Crimes Agency Didn't Release a List of 58 Ex-Governors Accused of Looting Over N2 Trillion in Public Funds
Africa Check
No, Nigeria's financial crimes agency didn't release a list of 58 ex-governors accused of looting over N2 trillion in public funds Read more »
Liberia: Tuition Scandal At St. Edward Catholic School
New Dawn
-Over 20 students affected Read more »
May 16
Uganda: Outspoken Cleric Slams Museveni Over Corruption Fight
Nile Post
Outspoken retired man of God, Rev.Fr. Gaetano Batanyenda has slammed President Museveni over his style of fighting corruption which he says has not yielded much results. Read more »
Namibia: Trade Misinvoicing Fuels Illegal Money Movement
Namibian
Businesses that deliberately misinvoice on transactions are contributing to the gap in Namibia's trade balance and illicit financial flows (IFFs). Read more »
Nigeria: EFCC to Use Technology to Combat Terrorism Financing
Leadership
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is settling for the use of technology to combat illicit flow of monies into the hands of terrorists. Read more »
Uganda: Col Nakalema Happy With Effectiveness of Portal to Protect Investors From Corruption
Nile Post
The head of the State House Investors Protection Unit Col Edith Nakalema has highlighted the effectiveness of the electronic investors protection portal that was commissioned by… Read more »
May 15
Nigeria: Alleged $140m Bribe - House Committee Insists Binance Claim Diversionary
This Day
The House of Representatives Committee on Financial Crimes has described the allegation concerning $140 million bribery scandal made by the Chief Executive Officer of Binance, Mr.… Read more »
East Africa: Former EAC Boss Peter Mathuki to Be Investigated for Corruption
New Times
The East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) has announced it will investigate former Secretary General of the East African Community Peter Mathuki for corruption and abuse of… Read more »
May 14
Uganda: Museveni Tasks Foreign Minister, Attorney-General to Probe UK Claims About Speaker Among
Independent (Kampala)
President Yoweri Museveni has said the UK cannot falsely accuse any Ugandan and he lets it pass. Read more »
Uganda: Political Interference Hindering IGG's Fight Against Corruption - Report
Nile Post
Stake holders in the fight against corruption have highlighted political interference as one of the major factors that have failed the office of the IGG from carrying out high… Read more »
Nigeria: Ex-Minister Hadi Sirika's Absence Stalls Arraignment On Fresh Corruption Charges
Premium Times
The former aviation minister was scheduled to take place on Tuesday, days after the EFCC arraigned him alongside his daughter, Fatima, and her husband, last Thursday on similar… Read more »
Nigeria: Ikpeazu Reacts to Allegation of Diverting N10 Billion for Airport Project in Abia
Premium Times
Mr Otti, during his recent trip to the US, accused Mr Ikpeazu of allocating N10 billion to a non-existent airport project in Abia State, an allegation the former governor denied. Read more »
Namibia: Procurement Board Refutes Corruption Allegations On Pharmaceuticals Supply Tender
Namibian
The Central Procurement Board of Namibia (CPBN) refuted corruption allegations made by activist Michael Amushelolo last week for allegedly awarding an unadvertised N$451,8 million… Read more »
May 13
Kenya: Kenyan MPs Shield Minister, Ignite Corruption Claims
Business Day Africa
A covert maneuover has emerged, shedding light on the inner workings of the Kenya Kwanza government's efforts to shield Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi from… Read more »
Uganda: How Corruption Is Stalking Every Fabric of Ugandan Society [opinion]
Nile Post
In the heart of Uganda, where vibrant culture meets breathtaking landscapes, a dark shadow looms over the corridors of power. Read more »
Kenya: CS Linturi Survives Impeachment Amid Bribery Allegations
Capital FM
Embattled Agriculture Cabinet Secretary has won the fight against his impeachment by Bumula MP Jack Wamboka amidst intrigues surrounding allegations of bribery and obstruction of… Read more »
May 10
Africa: 'Judicial Institutions Are Susceptible to Corruption'
Liberian Observer
While corruption has direct damaging consequences in general on the functioning of state institutions, and in particular on the administration of justice, it decreases public trust… Read more »
May 09
Africa: Kenya Is Once Again in FATF's Crosshairs [analysis]
ISS
To curb money laundering, financial oversight of the real estate, legal, casino and transport sectors must be improved. Read more »
Malawi: Civil Society Groups Criticize Decision To Discontinue Veep Chilima's Case
Nyasa Times
A grouping of 16 civil society organisations (CSO), under the banner of National Advocacy Platform (NAP), has ganged up against the decision made by the Director of Public… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Senior Zimbabwean Official Says Corruption Hurting Economy
VOA
Zimbabwe's prosecutor general -- the former head of the country's anti-corruption commission -- says corruption is costing the country nearly $2 billion annually, devastating the… Read more »
Nigeria: UK Crime Agency Hails EFCC Over High-Profiled Corruption Cases
Daily Trust
The National Crime Agency (NCA), United Kingdom, on Thursday lauded the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), over its resolve to see the end of high-profiled corruption… Read more »
Nigeria: EFCC Arraigns Ex-Aviation Minister, Daughter, Others for Abuse of Office
Premium Times
The trial judge granted bail to Mr Sirika and the rest of the defendants after their arraignment on Thursday. Read more »
Malawi: ACB Given 14 Days to Disclose Money Spent On Investigating, Prosecuting Discontinued Case
Nyasa Times
In a quest of transparency and accountability, a grouping of CSOs in the country have demanded the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) should, within 14 days from 8th May, update… Read more »
May 08
Liberia: Hundreds Of Officials Yet To Declare Assets
New Republic
It appears that declaration of assets by public officials is becoming a stumbling block to the realization of Joseph Nyumah Boakai's agenda and quest for transparency and… Read more »
South Africa: Lawyers Accuse Police of Political Arrests in Fort Hare Corruption Case - South African News Briefs - May 8, 2024
allAfrica
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