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 »
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 »
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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South Africa: Internal Ructions and Disruptions At SA Universities Skyrocket With Government Pulled Into Fray [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Spats and allegations of maladministration during the awarding of contracts and overstepping statutory rules for appointments rock SA's six universities -- including University of… Read more »
Nigeria: Binance CEO's Bribery Allegation - House of Reps Deny Ever Meeting
Premium Times
The CEO of Binance, Richard Teng, claimed on Tuesday that the House Committee on Financial Crimes demanded bribe from the representatives of the firm during a meeting at the… Read more »
Ghana: Akufo-Addo's 'Legacy' of Corruption, Arrogance Won't Be Spared - Mahama
Accra Times
President Akufo-Addo told Ghanaians to reject Mr Mahama in the 2024 general elections because he has no confidence in him. Read more »
May 07
Malawi: Anti-Corruption Advocates Worry Over Dropping of Malawi VP Case
VOA
Malawi's Vice President Saulos Chilima was arrested in November of 2022 after being named among 84 individuals suspected to have received bribes from a U.K.-based businessman,… Read more »
Liberia: Inaugural Fund Scandal: Unity Party Under Scrutiny'
New Republic
Who chopped the inaugural celebration funds provided by then Standard-bearer of the Unity Party (UP), Joseph Nyuma Boakai is the babbling question on the minds of pundits as the… Read more »
South Africa: Athletics SA Boss May Face Prosecution for Lottery Corruption
GroundUp
But lawyer for acting CEO Terrence Magogodela says his client "expects to be a witness for the state" Read more »
May 06
South Africa: Late Tembisa Hospital CEO Paid Millions While Suspended - South African News Briefs - May 6, 2024
allAfrica
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Uganda: Ugandan Legislators Call On Religious Leaders to Condemn Corruption Amid Orthodox Easter Celebrations
Nile Post
As Orthodox Christians gathered at St. Paul's Orthodox Church in Namungoona, Kampala, to celebrate Easter, Ugandan legislators seized the opportunity to urge religious leaders to… Read more »
May 05
Nigeria: In Nigeria, Judicial Appointments Have Become Network Corruption [opinion]
Premium Times
This is also a clear violation of Rule 11(iv) of the Code of Conduct for judicial officers in Nigeria, which requires that "in the exercise of his administrative duties, a judicial… Read more »
Nigeria: Viral List of Ex-Govs Under Investigation Over Alleged Corruption False, Misleading - EFCC
Vanguard
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has refuted a purported list of former governors under investigation for alleged corruption, which has now gone viral. Read more »
Malawi: Martha Chizuma's Incompetence Prompt Discontinuation of SKC Corruption Case
Nyasa Times
The media is awash with reports about the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Masauko Chamkakala discontinuing the corruption case involving the country's Vice President Saulos… Read more »