January 26
South Africa: Madlanga Hears Crime Intelligence Members Were Complicit in the Murder of Sindiso Magaqa
Daily Maverick
Witness E testifies at the Madlanga Commission, implicating Crime Intelligence members in the murder of ANC politician Sindiso Magaqa and exposing potential political corruption. Read more »
Nigeria: Diezani Alison-Madueke's Bribery Trial Commences in UK
Premium Times
Former Nigerian petroleum minister Diezani Alison-Madueke stands trial in London over alleged bribes tied to oil and gas contracts. Read more »
Kenya: EACC, FBI Launch Modern Interview Facility to Boost Anti-Corruption Efforts
Capital FM
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has inaugurated a state-of-the-art interview facility aimed at strengthening Kenya's fight against corruption. Read more »
Malawi: State Steps in As Passport Delays, Corruption, Trafficking and Kabaza Crashes Spark Public Concern
Nyasa Times
The Malawi Government has unveiled sweeping interventions aimed at resolving persistent passport backlogs, stamping out corruption within immigration offices, dismantling human… Read more »
Lesotho: Three Accused of Stealing From Lesotho Organisation for the Blind
GroundUp
Trio appeared in court on Friday Read more »
January 25
South Africa: Crime, Cartels and Corruption - The Drug Policy Debate We Refuse to Have in SA
Daily Maverick
The Madlanga Commission didn't reveal anything new. Communities already know that the war on drugs protects power, not people. Read more »
Nigeria: SERAP Sues Adelabu, NBET Over 'Missing N128 Billion in Power Ministry' [press release]
Premium Times
In the suit, SERAP is arguing that: "Nigerians continue to pay the price for the widespread and grand corruption in the power sector." Read more »
West Africa: Nigeria Strengthens Anti-Corruption Efforts in Oil, Gas, Mining Sectors Ahead of Global Transparency Review
Leadership
The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to accountability in Nigeria's oil, gas, and mining sectors by… Read more »
Nigeria: Battle for Awujale - Ogun Speaks On Purported Suspension of Ijebu Chiefs
Vanguard
·Title holder wants corruption allegation probed Read more »
Nigeria: A Case for Special Anti-Corruption Courts
This Day
When President Bola Tinubu sent an extravagant message to Mr Yahaya Bello, former governor of Kogi state, on his 50th birthday last year, I shook my head in disbelief and despair. Read more »
January 23
Liberia: Arept Team Files Landmark Case in UK High Court, Cllr. Martin Says 'No Witch Hunt, Only Due Process'
FrontPageAfrica
Liberia's Asset Recovery and Property Retrieval Taskforce (AREPT) has expanded its operations both domestically and internationally, filing a landmark case in the British High… Read more »
January 22
Namibia: Fishrot Trial Starts in March
New Era
After nearly six years, the fishing quota corruption trial, in which the country's fisheries resources were allegedly stolen at an unprecedented scale, will start on 9 March 2026. Read more »
Nigeria: Trust Dialogue - APC Members Are Not Accused of Corruption - El-Rufai
Daily Trust
Malam Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna state, says the trend of members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), "not being accused of corruption", must be chcked. Read more »
January 21
Nigeria: EFCC Hands Over N1.28 Billion Recovered From Sujimoto CEO to Enugu Govt
Premium Times
The Enugu State Government had petitioned the EFCC alleging that the Sujimoto CEO absconded after he was paid N5.7 billion for the construction of 22 Smart Green Schools in… Read more »
Nigeria: Ex-Nmdc DG, Associates Face Corruption Charges in Jos
Premium Times
Linus Asuquo, a professor, appeared alongside three others, accused of unlawfully awarding public contracts valued in the tens of millions of naira. Read more »
Nigeria: 753 Housing Units Fraud Trial - Bank Official Details Disbursements of N1.6bn On Emefiele's Instructions
Premium Times
The witness, a former bank official, said the funds were disbursed based on the instructions of Mr Emefiele through his aide, Eric Ocheme. Read more »
Kenya: Six Charged Over Sh348mn Homa Bay County Fraud, Deny All Allegations
Capital FM
Six people have been charged in connection with the alleged loss of Sh348.9 million from the Homa Bay County Government through the irregular award of a construction tender. Read more »
Uganda: ISO Seeks Extra Shs218 Billion for Intelligence and PDM Monitoring Amid Corruption Concerns
Nile Post
The Internal Security Organisation (ISO) has asked Parliament for an additional Shs218 billion in the 2026/27 financial year to strengthen intelligence collection, upgrade cyber… Read more »
Liberia: Former Bureau of State Enterprises Boss, Others Indicted for Alleged Fraud, Theft
Liberian Investigator
- The Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) has indicted former Bureau of State Enterprises (BSE) Director General Arthur S. Massaquoi and several former officials and… Read more »
January 20
Malawi: Greenbelt Authority Scandal - How K39 Billion Was Stolen in Just Four Months
Nyasa Times
What was supposed to help Malawi grow more food has turned into one of the biggest corruption scandals since Cashgate. Read more »
Nigeria: Ex-Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke Appears in London Court Over £100,000 Bribery Case
Leadership
Diezani Alison-Madueke, Nigeria's former minister of petroleum resources, on Monday, appeared before the Southwark Crown Court in London for a preliminary hearing in her ongoing… Read more »
Liberia: Several Ex-Employees of BSE Indicted for Over U.S.$24k Theft
Liberian Observer
A grand jury at Criminal Court 'A' has indicted several former employees of the Bureau of State Enterprises (BSE),including its former Director-General, Arthur S. Massaquoi, for… Read more »
Nigeria: EFCC Arraigns Mompha's Associate, Three Firms Over Alleged N206 Million Money Laundering
Premium Times
The court fixed 24 March for the commencement of trial. Read more »
Liberia: Built With Govt Money?
New Republic
Is Clar Foundation, an entity owned and operated by former First Lady Clar Marie Weah, wife of former President George Weah, built from public resources or money scooped from her… Read more »
South Africa: KZN Warns Learners About Fake Colleges Stealing Fees
Scrolla
KwaZulu-Natal education officials warn bogus colleges are targeting desperate learners with false promises. The department urges parents to check if institutions are registered… Read more »
