Kenya: Impeachment motion against Vice-president voted by MPs
In an unprecedented move in Kenya, Members of Parliament voted on Tuesday evening, October 8, to impeach Vice President Rigathi Gachagua following a lengthy day […]
Corruption
Accused of corruption, South Africa’s Justice Minister urged to resign
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa urged his Justice Minister, Thembi Simelane, to address allegations of corruption that have intensified calls for her resignation. According to […]
Anti-Corruption Protesters Clash with Authorities in Uganda’s Capital
Tensions flared in Kampala as police detained dozens of anti-corruption protesters, defying a ban on demonstrations. The capital saw a heavy deployment of police and […]
Malawi Vice President Saulos Chilima and Nine Others Killed in Plane Crash
Malawi’s Vice President Saulos Chilima, aged 51, and nine other individuals lost their lives when the small military aircraft they were traveling in crashed in […]
Nigeria Brings New Allegations Against Former Central Bank Chief
The former chief of Nigeria’s Central Bank, Godwin Emefiele, is slated to appear in a Lagos courtroom on Monday due to newly filed corruption and […]
Early Lead: Faye Emerges as Front-Runner in Senegal Presidential Polls
Early results from Senegal’s presidential election show opposition candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye leading, prompting his supporters to rally in the streets. However, his main rival […]
Survey Indicates South Africa’s ANC Poised to Lose Parliamentary Majority in May Vote
According to a survey conducted by the Brenthurst Foundation and the SABI Strategy Group, the African National Congress (ANC) of South Africa is poised to […]
Liberia’s Head of State Establishes Task Force to Combat Corruption
Liberia’s President Joseph Boakai has established a task force aimed at combating corruption and reclaiming misappropriated state resources. Boakai mandated the task force to uncover […]
Former South African president Jacob Zuma suspended from the ANC
South Africa’s ruling ANC announced on Monday January 29 that it was suspending the country’s ex-President Jacob Zuma, who indicated last month that he would […]
Mozambique must maintain fiscal consolidation and ease monetary policy
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) argues that Mozambique should continue fiscal consolidation in order to reduce debt needs, signaling that an easing of monetary policy […]