There is no doubt that corruption remains one of the most significant challenges to good governance, sustainable economic growth, peace, stability and development in Africa.
Corruption
Politics and Society South Africa implicated in FIFA scandal
US FBI investigations have suggested that South Africa paid FIFA more than $10 million in bribes to host the World Cup in 2010. This information comes as part of the pandemonium ensuing at the global footballing body amidst accusations and arrests over widespread corruption within the organisation
Politics and Society Further thoughts on Buhari and a corruption strategy
Some corrupt politicians may choose to flee Nigeria while Mr. Buhari remains the sheriff-in-chief, returning once a more permissive president takes over. If that happens, Nigeria should file extradition requests with the countries harboring the fugitives. And if we cannot get them back, why, we should try them in absentia
Politics and Society Corruption and Buhari’s perfect storm
Come May 29, Nigerians will look to the “Answer” to answer about corruption. They will look for evidence that their new president has plans to jail those who, through acts of corruption, have contributed to wrecking Nigeria. They will look to him to neutralize Boko Haram. They will demand a roadmap to reliable electric power. They will want to see movement on fixing their country’s dilapidated infrastructure
Politics and Society Tanzanian energy minister resigns over $122m corruption scandal
Tanzania’s Energy and Minerals Minister Sospeter Muhongo resigned from office following graft allegations against him on Saturday
Politics and Society Watch: Zimbabwe’s corrupt doctors selling ARVs on black market
Anti-retrovirals (ARVs) are supposed to be free for HIV positive people, but not in Harare, where some doctors sell the drugs on the black market
Politics and Society Rwanda to sue 300 govt officials for embezzlement
Earlier this month, Rwanda’s Minister of Justice, Johnston Busingye, announced the government’s plans to sue 300 public servants over mismanagement of state funds. The government is currently battling to recover Rwf3 billion ($4,4 million) lost through irregular expenditure
Politics and Society Fight against corruption at a standstill?
Though western governments like to point the finger at Africa as though not complicit in the existence of corruption on the continent, it would be irresponsible to ignore the problem just for this reason. “Greasing the wheels” is undermining prosperity.
Politics and Society Tanzanian police find bags of human body parts
Tanzanian police apprehended eight people in connection with 85 refuse bags stuffed with human body parts – including limbs, fingers and skulls – found dumped in a landfill