May 22
Nigeria: Not Just Celebs Spraying Money, Tackle Corruption Too - Actor Deyemi to EFCC
Vanguard
Nollywood actor Deyemi Okanlawon has weighed in on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission's (EFCC) recent clampdown on the abuse of the naira. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Fake Anti-Corruption Officer Arrested in U.S.$5,000 Extortion Scam
263Chat
A man claiming to be a police and anti-corruption official has been arrested in Zimbabwe after allegedly attempting to extort thousands of dollars from a local housing trust… Read more »
South Africa: SIU Cracks Down On Lottery Corruption, but NPA Missing in Action
GroundUp
Findings were presented to SCOPA this week Read more »
Liberia: Alcop Urges Immediate Release of Audit Report On Disaster Agency
FrontPageAfrica
The All Liberian Coalition Party (ALCOP), through its Concerned Partisans group, is calling on the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) to release the audit report on the… Read more »
May 21
Congo-Kinshasa: Former DR Congo Prime Minister Sentenced to Hard Labour for Corruption
allAfrica
Former Democratic Republic of Congo Prime Minister Augustin Matata Ponyo was sentenced to ten years of forced labour for embezzling around $245 million of public funds,… Read more »
Africa: All of Africa Today - May 21, 2025
allAfrica
Commercial Diplomacy Now 'Core Focus of U.S. Engagement with Africa' Read more »
May 20
Kenya: DPP Orders Probe Over Vandalism of DCI, EACC Cars During Raid On Natembeya's Kitale Home
Capital FM
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has launched an investigation into the vandalism of a fleet of vehicles belonging to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations… Read more »
Africa: Organized Crime Groups Increasingly Embedded in Gold Supply Chain
UN News
The global drive for renewable energy technologies has sharply increased demand for so-called critical minerals, heightening the risk of crime, corruption, and instability across… Read more »
South Africa: Hawks, NPA Sued for Failing to Investigate Corruption At Prasa
GroundUp
It's been a decade since criminal complaints were filed Read more »
Kenya: Governor Natembeya Charged With Corruption and Conflict of Interest
Capital FM
Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has been charged with two counts of conflict of interest and one count of unlawful acquisition of public property. Read more »
Nigeria: Absence of Defence Counsel Stalls Trial of Ex-Amcon Boss, Ahmed Kuru, Over Alleged N76bn, $31.5m Fraud
This Day
The trial of former Managing Director of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), Mr. Ahmed Kuru, over alleged fraud involving Arik Air was stalled yesterday due to the… Read more »
May 19
Zimbabwe: Chivayo Hits Back At Financial Allegations, Labels Reports 'Political Vengeance'
263Chat
Controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo has denied allegations of corruption, money laundering and criminal conduct following the emergence of leaked financial intelligence… Read more »
Nigeria: El-Rufai Carpets Nigerian Judiciary, Says Many Judges, Lawyers Corrupt
Premium Times
Mr El-Rufai also criticised the use of ex parte orders in political matters and accused some lawyers of using the courts for political gains. Read more »
Namibia: Corruption Accused Trio to Appear in Katima Mulilo District Court
Namibian
Three people arrested by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) last week in connection to a fraudulent drought relief food supply scheme amounting to over N$4 million are expected… Read more »
Liberia: Principal Arrested for Pocketing WAEC Fees, Failing to Register Students
Liberian Investigator
The principal of King's Institute Mission School System (KIMSS), Thompson Q. Nyormie Jr., has been arrested and detained after allegedly diverting national exam fees collected from… Read more »
May 16
Africa: All of Africa Today - May 16, 2025
allAfrica
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Ghana: Building a Corruption Free Ghana - a Systemic Approach [opinion]
Ghanaian Times
As Ghana approaches its centenary anniversary, the nation is faced with numerous challenges that threaten its development and progress. One of the most pressing issues is… Read more »
May 15
Equatorial Guinea: As Equatorial Guinea Burned Through Oil Riches, Millions Were Funneled to a Company Owned By its 'Playboy Prince'
International Consortium of Investigative Journalists
Leaked documents reveal the government awarded a Portuguese construction giant with ties to the vice president $1 billion in contracts as it splurged on a Paris-inspired capital,… Read more »
Lesotho: Parliamentary Committee Reveals Corruption at M12 Billion Pension Fund
Lesotho Times
...Names corrupt trustees who have received kickbacks Read more »
Liberia: House Summons Asset Recovery Chair Over Activities, Progress
Liberian Investigator
The House of Representatives has summoned Cllr. Edwin Kla Martin, chairperson of the Assets Recovery and Property Retrieval Task Force, to appear before its full plenary on… Read more »
South Africa: SA Launches the Water Sector Anti-Corruption Forum
SAnews.gov.za
Yesterday marked a milestone in South Africa's fight against corruption with the inaugural meeting of the Water Sector Anti-Corruption Forum (WSACF). Read more »
South Africa: Criminal Investigation Into Corruption Allegations At Mthatha High Court
SAnews.gov.za
Police have launched an investigation into allegations of corruption at the Mthatha High Court in the Eastern Cape. Read more »
Nigeria: Coalition Urges EFCC to Clarify Status of Allegations Against Former Chairman Bawa
Vanguard
A civil society group, the Coalition of Activists Against Corruption in Nigeria (CAACIN), has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to provide clarity on… Read more »
South Africa: Justice Committee Hears Recommendation to Incorporate SIU Into New Permanent Anti-Corruption Agency [press release]
Parliament of South Africa
The Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development today received a briefing from the National Anti-Corruption Advisory Council (NACAC), noticing its "promising"… Read more »
Liberia: Rep. Toles Wants Transparency and Accountability
New Republic
Montserrado County District #8Representative Prince Toles is calling on the management of management of the PHP Park to ensure transparency and accountability. Read more »
