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South African investigators raid Parliament Speaker’s home over corruption probe


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A special investigations unit in South Africa searched the home of the Speaker of Parliament for more than five hours and seized evidence as part of a probe into accusations that she accepted bribes in her previous role as defense minister.…

Haitian former presidents, prime ministers accused of corruption


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A Haitian judge has issued arrest warrants for more than 30 senior officials accused of government corruption, including many former presidents and prime ministers. The warrants, issued on Friday and leaked on social media over the…

Guinea President forms new government, tackles corruption


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Guinea-Bissau's President Umaro Sissoco Embalo has anannounced the formation of a new government on Wednesday evening, designating the crucial responsibility of combating corruption to the newly appointed leader. This development unfolds…


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“Fight Against Corruption is a Collective Responsibility” –  Ministry of Defence 


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The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence, Dr. Ibrahim Abubakar Kana, says that the fight against corruption is a collective responsibility of all civil servants. Dr. Kana stated this during a two-day sensitization programme on…

ICPC Tasks Lawyers on Fight Against Corruption


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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) of Nigeria has urged legal practitioners to collaborate with law enforcement agencies to combat money laundering and terrorism financing. The Chairman of ICPC…

Burkina Faso Ex-minister Bags 11 years Jail Term


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According to judicial reports, the former transport minister of Burkina Faso, Vincent Dabilgou, was found guilty of "embezzlement of public funds," "illicit enrichment," and "money laundering" and given an eleven-year prison sentence, seven…

Nigerian Police Chief Urges Officers to Reject Corruption


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The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun has urged officers and men of the Nigerian Police to shun extortion and other forms of corruption to enhance their public image of the profession as well as in the fight for a crime-free…

Amnesty urges action against corruption in West, Central Africa


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Amnesty International has urged states in West and Central Africa to tackle corruption and stop "persecuting" human rights defenders who speak out against it. In a report launched for Africa Anti-Corruption Day, the organization…

President Buhari Vows To Sustain Fight Against Corruption


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President Muhammadu Buhari has indicated his desire that the foundation laid by this administration in the war against corruption would be sustained by successive governments in the country, as corruption remains an existential threat to…

South African president vows to tackle corruption, energy crisis


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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says Sunday his ruling African National Congress (ANC) was determined to 'fight against crime and corruption' after a series of graft scandals have damaged the party's popularity. Ramaphosa was…