African Governments Failing in Corruption Fight

Nearly one in three Africans say they have paid a bribe in the past year, and almost one in five have paid it to a government official, according to the continent's most comprehensive survey of public opinion.

InFocus

The orange bar shows how the number of Africans who believe their governments are doing a poor job of fighting corruption has increased steadily in the past decade. The statistics cover the 16 countries surveyed for the full period.

Documents

InFocus

File photo.

Follow AllAfrica

AllAfrica publishes around 400 reports a day from more than 100 news organizations and over 500 other institutions and individuals, representing a diversity of positions on every topic. We publish news and views ranging from vigorous opponents of governments to government publications and spokespersons. Publishers named above each report are responsible for their own content, which AllAfrica does not have the legal right to edit or correct.

Articles and commentaries that identify allAfrica.com as the publisher are produced or commissioned by AllAfrica. To address comments or complaints, please Contact us.