July 11
Nigeria: African Anti-Corruption Day - Group Urges Governments to Make Laws to Protect Whistleblowers [press release]
Premium Times
AFRICMIL said it is disappointing that so far only about 10 out of the 54 countries in Africa have put in place initiatives such as legislation to promote whistleblowing. Read more »
Nigeria: Deepen Anti-Corruption Fight Through Effective Whistle-Blowing - EFCC Boss
Vanguard
Says there is punishment for false claims, misleading intelligence Read more »
Malawi: ACB Cracks Down At Immigration Dept - Arrests Officers for Overcharging Passports
Nyasa Times
The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has arrested eight immigration officers and two civilians over alleged corrupt practices in relation to issuance of passports at the Lilongwe… Read more »
Uganda: RDC Warns Kikuube Politicians Against Claiming Witch-Hunt to Escape Corruption Probe
Nile Post
The Kikuube Resident District Commissioner Amlan Tumusiime has warned politicians against claiming witch-hunt whenever they are arrested over corruption. Read more »
July 10
South Africa: Let's Not Fool Ourselves - Corruption in the Public Sector Is Theft From the Poor [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Money needed to address poverty, inequality and unemployment fills the pockets of those involved in corrupt activities. And, to add insult to injury, they flaunt their ill-gotten… Read more »
July 09
Ghana: Elections 2024 - I'll Take a Tougher Stance On Corruption - Mahama
Accra Times
Meeting with Journalists in Accra, the NDC flagbearer, John Mahama pledged to tackle corruption without bias and promote accountability in governance if elected, learning from his… Read more »
July 08
Zimbabwe: Whistle-Blowers Play Key Role in Uncovering Corruption
The Herald
Whistle-blowers play a key role in identifying and uncovering corruption, fraud, waste, abuse and other illegal activities that are often hidden from public view, Zimbabwe… Read more »
Ghana: Elections 2024 - 'No Actor in This NPP Corruption Enterprise Will Be Spared' - Mahama
Accra Times
According to John Mahama, he will punish corrupt officials in the NPP administration and promise to hold them accountable and recover stolen assets if elected. Read more »
Liberia: Ex-PPAL Officials' U.S.$150k 'Corruption' Trial Begins
Liberian Observer
The corruption trial of four former senior officials of the Plan Parenthood Association of Liberia (PPAL) has opened at Criminal Court 'C' at the Temple of Justice in Monrovia. Read more »
Liberia: Another Ebomaf Deal?
New Dawn
The arrival of the first batch of the controversial 285 pieces of earth-moving equipment has raised more questions about transparency and accountability within the Boakai… Read more »
July 05
Liberia: Government Maneuvering to Backdate Procurement Documents in Bid to Legalize 'Shady Transaction'
FrontPageAfrica
As the ruling Unity Party Government continues to flip-flop on the controversial Yellow Machine deal, multiple sources have confirmed to FrontPageAfrica that it is reportedly… Read more »
Ghana: Mete Out Stiffer Punishment for Officials Found Culpable for Corruption - Okyenhene
Ghanaian Times
The Okyenhene, Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin, has made the case for stiffer punishment for officials found culpable in acts of corruption to set the country on the path of… Read more »
July 04
Liberia: Take Stringent Measures Against Corrupt Officials
New Dawn
The Pastor of the Garden of Prayer Church of God on Jamaica Road, Bushord Island, Christopher Pabai, is calling on President Joseph Boakai to take stringent measures against… Read more »
July 03
Chad: France Launches Embezzlement Inquiry Into Chad's President Mahamat Idriss Déby
RFI
French prosecutors have ordered an inquiry into allegations that Chad's president embezzled public funds for a shopping spree on luxury clothing from Paris. Read more »
Somalia: Amnesty Report Exposes Somalia's Health Crisis Amid Corruption
Radio Dalsan
A scathing new report by human rights organization Amnesty International has shed light on the alarming state of Somalia's health sector, highlighting a troubling increase in child… Read more »
Malawi: ACB Admits It Is Failing to Fight Corruption, Says 'Truth Be Told, Corruption Is Worsening'
Nyasa Times
Despite various interventions to aid the fight against corruption, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) says graft continues to worsen in the country, largely facilitated by poor… Read more »
South Africa: GNU Must Prioritise Empowering Whistle-Blowers and Strengthening Anti-Corruption Fight [analysis]
Daily Maverick
In the aftermath of State Capture, which cost the country around R1.5-trillion during Jacob Zuma's second term in office, corruption continues to be a significant hurdle for South… Read more »
Uganda: Is Corruption Among Lawmakers a Threat to Effective Governance?
Nile Post
The conversation centred around President Museveni's decision to return the bill to parliament for reconsideration, citing concerns over indiscipline and corruption among… Read more »
Gambia: Court Convicts Top Immigration Officers of Official Corruption & Theft
Foroyaa
A trial judge in Banjul has convicted and sentenced six Immigration officers of conspiracy, theft, economic crimes and official corruption. Read more »
July 02
South Africa: City of Ethekwini Pays Millions for a Handful of Useless Toilets and Showers
GroundUp
A private company is charging the City R250,000 a month for 12 toilets and 12 showers at homeless shelters and hardly any of them are working Read more »
Zimbabwe: 'Chivhayo Still Milking Govt Coffers Through Dubious Tenders'
263Chat
Finance and Economic Development Secretary George Guvamatanga was last week forced to pay controversial businessman Wicknell Chivhayo USD$7 million amidst allegations that the… Read more »
Nigeria: We're Deploying Measures to Checkmate Corruption in NIS - Comptroller General
Vanguard
The Comptroller General of Nigeria Immigration Service, CGIS Kemi Nandap said the service is deploying measures to checkmate corruption in the discharge of it duties. Read more »
Kenya: World Bank Debars Audit Firm EY Kenya On Graft Allegations
Capital FM
The World Bank has slapped audit firm Ernst & Young (EY Kenya) with a 30-month debarment over corruption allegations. Read more »
July 01
Nigeria: Rumors of a Political Capture [blog]
CFR
Accusations of influence peddling in the heart of its presidency raise the ugly scepter of state capture in Nigeria. Read more »
June 30
South Africa: Political Interference, Corruption and Nepotism Rife At TVET Colleges, Study Reveals
Daily Maverick
A study of TVET colleges has made several recommendations, including tightening the appointment and vetting processes of council members and capping members' fees. Read more »