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 […]
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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 […]
Nigeria recovers $25.4 million thanks to whistle-blower policy
The Nigerian government this weekend announced that its whistle-blower policy initiated last December enabled to recover $25.4 million looted funds so far. According to a […]
Tanzania: President Promises to Continue Crusade against Corruption
Tanzania’s president, John Magufuli vowed to continue his fight against corruption in his ruling party, threatening to have “no mercy” for anyone giving or taking […]
Corruption is not only a Crime, it’s an Expensive Danger – John Kerry
The United States Secretary of State on Monday said the fight against corruption should be pursued as a global security priority of the first order. […]
Tanzania Creates Special Court to Stamp out Corruption
Tanzania has set up a special high court to stamp out corruption in the eastern African nation. Scheduled to begin operations this month, the court […]
Burkina Creates Special Court to Fight Corruption
The government of Burkina Faso on Wednesday announced it has created a specialized court to deal with corruption cases in the west-African nation. A broadcast […]