April 08
Nigeria: Nigeria's Former Central Bank Boss Denies Fresh Corruption Charges
Nigeria's former central bank governor on Monday pleaded not guilty to fresh charges brought against him by the country's anti-corruption body, Read more »
February 02
Malawi: Malawi Journalist in Hiding After Exposing Government Corruption
Investigative journalist Gregory Gondwe, who exposed the Malawian government's planned purchase of 32 armored vehicles from a company implicated in corruption, is in hiding,… Read more »
October 04, 2023
Nigeria: Experts Say Tackling Corruption Key to Stopping Crude Oil Theft
Nigerian authorities are investigating the deaths of at least 15 people in the explosion of an illegally tapped oil pipeline on Sunday, an often-deadly practice that has been going… Read more »
July 14, 2023
South Africa: Zuma's Prison Release Ruled Unlawful
South Africa's Constitutional Court has ruled that former President Jacob Zuma's early release from prison because of claimed medical conditions was unlawful. Read more »
June 27, 2023
Zambia: Police Arrest Former President's Son and His Wife On Corruption Charges
Authorities in Zambia have arrested former President Edgar Lungu's son and daughter-in-law on charges of money laundering and possessing property believed to be proceeds of crime… Read more »
April 14, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian Lawmakers Probe Alleged Illegal Oil Sales to China
Nigerian lawmakers are investigating allegations of $2.4 billion in illegal sales of stolen oil to China. Read more »
April 07, 2023
Uganda: Court Charges Government Minister With Corruption
Activists in Uganda are welcoming the rare prosecution of a government minister on corruption charges but are skeptical that other high-level officials will be charged in the… Read more »
April 06, 2023
Zimbabwe: Govt Freezes Assets of Four Who Aided Gold Smuggling, Money Laundering
Zimbabwe's central bank has frozen the assets of four individuals who said they assisted a long-running gold smuggling and money laundering ring. Read more »
March 17, 2023
Zambia: Officials Arrest Auditor General, Others On Corruption Charges
Zambian authorities have arrested the country's auditor general and 17 others at the Ministry of Finance on charges of corruption and theft of public funds. The suspects allegedly… Read more »
February 12, 2023
Malawi: Malawi Drops Charges Against Anti-Corruption Chief
Malawi has dropped criminal charges against Anti-Corruption Bureau Director-General Martha Chizuma in connection with leaked audio in which she apparently complained that some… Read more »
February 01, 2023
Africa: Global Corruption Worsens, but Africa Makes Progress
The past year saw little progress in tackling global corruption due to greater violence and insecurity, according to the organization Transparency International's "Corruption… Read more »
January 12, 2023
Zambia: Former Ruling Party Rejects IMF Allegation of Corruption Under Lungu
Zambia's former ruling Patriotic Front party has rejected a report by the International Monetary Fund saying corruption flourished under its government. Read more »
December 12, 2022
South Africa: South Africa's Ruling ANC in Crisis of Leadership and Support
South Africa's ruling African National Congress is kicking off its party conference this week amid a leadership crisis and dwindling public support. The divided party will have to… Read more »
November 21, 2022
South Africa: South African Court Rules Former President Zuma's Medical Parole Unlawful
South Africa's highest appeals court has ruled that former President Jacob Zuma must return to prison, saying his release from a contempt of court sentence last year on medical… Read more »
November 16, 2022
Namibia: Namibia Restores Chinese Company's Export Permit Despite Bribery Probe
Namibia has restored a Chinese company's lithium export permit despite an ongoing investigation into alleged corruption. Read more »
October 27, 2022
Malawi: Malawians Protest High Cost of Living, Alleged Corruption
In Malawi, protesters and opposition supporters chanted and marched Thursday in the commercial capital, Blantyre, to protest the high cost of living and alleged corruption. Read more »
October 20, 2022
Zimbabwe: U.S. Official Blames Economic Decline On Corruption, Not Sanctions
Poor governance and corruption in Zimbabwe are responsible for the country's economic decline, not U.S. and other Western sanctions imposed after reports of election rigging and… Read more »
September 27, 2022
Kenya: Architects Blame Corruption and Lack of Regulation for Building Collapse
Kenyan architects have blamed corruption and unregulated construction for the collapse of a six-story building Monday that killed five people, including two children and injured… Read more »
August 08, 2022
Malawi: Former Anti-Corruption Chief Arrested Over Graft
The Anti-Corruption Bureau in Malawi has arrested its former director, Reyneck Matemba, for allegedly taking a bribe for a contract to supply food to the country's police service.… Read more »
July 27, 2022
Malawi: President Launches Anti-Corruption Campaign to Fight Graft
Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera launched a nationwide anti-corruption campaign Tuesday at the end of a two-day conference on graft. While many Malawians have welcomed the… Read more »
June 23, 2022
South Africa: Govt Releases Damning Report Into Zuma-Era Graft
South Africa's Chief Justice Raymond Zondo has released a final and damning report after a long-running inquiry into influence-peddling and corruption during former President Jacob… Read more »
June 22, 2022
Malawi: Chakwera Strips Vice President's Power After Corruption Allegations
Malawi President Lazarus Chakwera has suspended the powers of Vice President Saulos Chilima after the country's Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) accused Chilima of accepting kickbacks… Read more »
June 13, 2022
Africa: IMF Calls for Accelerated Anti-Corruption Fight During Pandemic in Africa
Botswana is hosting an anti-corruption conference (June 13-14) led by the African Union and the International Monetary Fund. The IMF said the COVID pandemic has underscored the… Read more »