January 12
South Africa: Madlanga Commission to Resume Later This Month
SAnews.gov.za
The Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System, commonly known as the Madlanga Commission, will resume… Read more »
Africa: The High Cost of Politics Enables Corruption and Fiscal Indiscipline in Africa
Daily Maverick
The escalating costs of elections in Africa foster corruption and fiscal irresponsibility, undermining democracy and enabling elite control over politics, with dire consequences… Read more »
Kenya: Ngaaf CEO Telewa Appears Before EACC Over Sh1bn Unexplained Wealth Claims
Capital FM
National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF) Chief Executive Officer Roy Sasaka Telewa has appeared before the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) to record a… Read more »
January 11
Nigeria: Inside EFCC's Terrorism Financing, Money Laundering Charges Against Bauchi Officials
Premium Times
A PREMIUM TIMES review of official documents and court records paints a disturbing picture of how money meant for the development of Bauchi State ended in private pockets. Read more »
January 09
Liberia: Information Minister Says Corruption Prosecutions Must Follow Due Process, Not '4g-Style' Politics
Liberian Investigator
Information Minister Jerolinmek M. Piah has pushed back against criticism that the Unity Party-led government is moving too slowly on corruption cases, insisting that… Read more »
Nigeria: Jersey Repatriates Over $9.5m in Corruption Proceeds to Nigeria
This Day
The Government of Nigeria is set to receive more than $9.5 million in recovered funds following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Bailiwick of Jersey,… Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote Moves Corruption Petition Against Ex-Nmdpra Boss, Farouk Ahmed, to EFCC
This Day
Chairman of Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), Aliko Dangote, has filed a formal petition with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against the former Managing… Read more »
Nigeria: Audit Firm Alleges N13.7bn Annual Payroll Fraud in Osun
Premium Times
The company said the failure to implement the report has allowed the continued payment of salaries to thousands of ghost workers, leading to significant losses of public funds in… Read more »
Nigeria: Farouk Ahmed - Why Dangote May Have Withdrawn Petition From ICPC to EFCC
Leadership
Fresh facts have emerged as to why Business mogul Aliko Dangote withdrew the petition he sent to the Independent and Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) against Engineer Farouk… Read more »
January 08
Nigeria: ICPC to Continue Probe of Farouk Ahmed Despite Dangote's Withdrawal
Premium Times
Mr Dangote's notice of withdrawal of the petition came less than a month after Mr Ahmed was removed from office. Read more »
Malawi: Stampede for ACB Top Job As Experts Warn Against Political Meddling
Nyasa Times
An unprecedented surge of interest has greeted the race for Malawi's most sensitive law-enforcement post, with no fewer than 50 candidates throwing their hats into the ring for the… Read more »
January 07
Uganda: Mugabe Pledges Improved Service Delivery, Anti-Corruption Drive in Kitagwenda MP Bid
Nile Post
The Kitagwenda County National Resistance Movement (NRM) parliamentary flag bearer, Robert Mugabe, has pledged to improve service delivery in the district if elected Member of… Read more »
Nigeria: Despite Withdrawal, ICPC Continues Probe of Dangote's Corruption Allegations Against Ex-Nmdpra Boss, Farouk
This Day
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), on Wednesday, said it would continue its investigation of corruption allegations against the… Read more »
Liberia: Representative Banks Demands Accountability Over Alleged Disappearance of Development Funds in Grand Bassa's District Two
FrontPageAfrica
A controversy has emerged in Electoral District Two of Grand Bassa County following allegations that a social development fund intended to benefit local communities has gone… Read more »
