Tunisia: Parliament approves new Chahed cabinet
Prime Minister Youssef Chahed who received Monday the parliament’s vote of confidence for his new cabinet vowed that his team will be at war against […]
Corruption
Nigeria seizes $21mln and property of former oil minister
Nigerian authorities have seized about $21 million and property belonging to former Nigerian Oil Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke amid public Fund embezzlement and corruption scandals in […]
Guinea: Opposition protests against Alpha Conde, calls for local elections
Thousands took to the streets in Guinea’s capital Conakry on Wednesday to demand the holding of local elections, which have not taken place since 2005. […]
Malawi’s ex-leader, Joyce Banda, wanted in corruption scandal
A court in Malawi on Monday issued an arrest warrant against the country’s former president, Joyce Banda, in relation to a corruption scandal that took […]
Sweden grants $1.35 million to Zimbabwe, warns to track funds
Swedish government on Wednesday offered a $1.35 million grant to Zimbabwe, to help the drought-hit Southern African nation to boost its Culture Fund. Addressing government […]
Kenya: US freezes $21ml health aid amid corruption scandal
The United States government on Tuesday announced the suspension of over $21 million direct aid to Kenya’s Ministry of Health amid concern over corruption. According […]
Nigeria’s anti-graft watchdog recovers $53.6m in Q1 2017
The Nigerian anti-graft Watchdog, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Sunday said it has recovered over $53.6 million in the last four months. […]
Senegal: Dakar’s mayor arrested over $2.85m fraud
The mayor of Senegal’s capital, Dakar, has been arrested and placed under arrest warrant after investigations by the country’s anticorruption watchdog found him guilty for […]
Washington Denounces Impunity & Restrictions on Freedoms in Algeria
US State Department has denounced restrictions imposed by Algerian authorities on the freedom of the press, assembly and association as well as the lack of […]
Angolan Vice President charged for corruption in Portugal
Portuguese prosecutors have accused Angolan Vice President Manuel Vicente of corruption in Lisbon investigation, AFP reported. Vice President Manuel Vicente had been charged with corruption […]