Tag Archives: political corruption

Corruption in Ghana: the way out…

April 18, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

The statesmanship as the steer of governance of the country is characterized by bribery and corruption in all its proceedings. These ills and madness in state institutions must be tackled by the Commander-in-chief of the country setting up committees made … read more »

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Political corruption killing democracy in Africa – Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

February 25, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Nigerian Finance Minister, has called on leaders in Africa to muster the political will to tackle the bane of political corruption infecting neophyte democracies on the continent. She acknowledged that there are problems with organising elections in … read more »

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Why Nigeria is Yet to Win Graft War – SAN

October 25, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Soni Daniel, Vanguard Abuja — A senior member of the inner bar, Chief Chris Uche (SAN) said, yesterday, that it would be difficult for Nigeria to win the current war against corruption given intrinsic relationship between politics and graft. … read more »

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Zimbabwe: The Beast of Corruption

October 14, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Gracian W. Masiyiwa, zimeye.org The Zimbabwean nation is rocking at a standstill as multiple cases of corruption continue rip the country apart in what can only be the savage work of a vicious beast. Several news leads dominated the … read more »

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Celebration or realisation? Uganda at 50

October 11, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Jamie Hitchen October 9 marked the fiftieth anniversary of Ugandan independence from British colonial rule. Yoweri Museveni and the National Resistance Movement (NRM), in power since 1986, celebrated the day’s events at the official event in the district of Kololo … read more »

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Kenya approves new anti-corruption chief

May 11, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Kenya’s parliament approved the appointment of a new anti-graft chief after months of the position being vacant, amid fresh claims of corruption in government. Lawyer Mumo Matemu will head the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, which has had no leader since … read more »

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Tragedy of corruption in South Africa

April 24, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

THE release of statistics by Corruption Watch, showing that one in four Johannesburg drivers have been asked for bribes by the city’s metro cops, comes as no surprise. THE release of statistics by Corruption Watch, showing that one in four … read more »

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Burundi anti-graft activist freed

February 21, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Bujumbura – A Burundian anti-graft activist detained two weeks ago for criticising the justice minister over alleged corruption was freed on Tuesday. “I am happy to be freed from prison where I spent two weeks for no reason, because all … read more »

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Burundi activist held for criticising minister

February 8, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Bujumbura – Burundi police have detained an anti-graft activist who criticised the country’s justice minister over corruption in the judiciary, where candidates for jobs were expected to pay bribes. Faustin Ndikumana was arrested late on Tuesday and told reporters before … read more »

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Bribery rife, corruption getting worse in southern Africa

November 23, 2011 by benim

Johannesburg – Corruption and bribery are getting worse in southern Africa, according to a survey by anti-corruption organisation Transparency International on Tuesday. In four out of the six countries surveyed, people reported paying bribes to speed up services, but in … read more »

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Kenya’s anti-graft boss given week to leave office

August 30, 2011 by benim

Kenya’s anti-corruption chief and his deputies have been given seven days to leave office after lawmakers adopted legislation establishing a revamped anti-graft watchdog enshrined under the new constitution. Corruption czar Patrick Lumumba’s departure was required as part of the legislation … read more »

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Niger creates anti-corruption body

July 27, 2011 by benim

Niger has created an anti-corruption body to step up the fight against graft in the impoverished nation, the government announced Wednesday. The High Authority to Combat Corruption comprises representatives of the Niger administration, private sector and civil society, a government … read more »

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Kenya Anti-Graft Czar Denies Political Interference

June 17, 2011 by benim

The top official of Kenya’s Anti-Corruption Commission (KACC) has denied suggestions that political interference is thwarting his organization’s mandate to investigate public officials accused of corruption. PLO Lumumba said since he took office eight months ago, he has not received … read more »

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Uganda protesters make racket for opposition

May 23, 2011 by benim

KAMPALA, Uganda – Protesters in Uganda on Monday honked their horns, banged together pots and pans and generally made a racket to show support for recent opposition protests about high food and fuel prices. A cacophony broke out in Kampala … read more »

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Nigerians’ Travails, Endless Hunt for Change and the Gathering Storm: Where Lies the Hope?

April 2, 2011 by benim

A spectre is haunting our fatherland. What a spectre!, that is occasioned by the palpable atmosphere of discontent, feelings of dispossession, sense of abandonment and ignominy of existence writ large in our land. Horror-struck and appallingly exasperated that in a … read more »

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Yemen: 33 reported dead in protests

March 18, 2011 by benim

At least 33 people were killed and more than 100 injured Friday in clashes between anti-government protesters and security forces in Yemen, medical officials said. Yemen has been wracked by weeks of unrest, with thousands protesting the government of President … read more »

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Nigeria’s billion-dollar lady defies skeptics in war on corruption

March 13, 2011 by benim

At the TED Conference in Long Beach, Calif., Amina Az-Zubair smiled and said, “You’re probably wondering, ‘Who’s this lady in the Nigerian clothes with the English accent?’ ” Not exactly -the question was more, “Who’s this lady Bill Gates thinks … read more »

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Anti-corruption protests in Egypt

February 27, 2011 by benim

Assiut – Villagers in southern Egypt blocked a highway with burning tyres and set fire to three government buildings on Sunday to protest official corruption, witnesses said. Also in Assiut province, hundreds of civil servants went on strike for better … read more »

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What is political corruption?

February 7, 2011 by benim

The table below shows estimates of the funds allegedly embezzled by some of the most notorious leaders over the last three decades (from TI Global Corruption Report 2004:13). They represent only the tip of the iceberg of the problem of … read more »

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Nigerian ex-governor James Ibori loses Dubai extradition case

December 13, 2010 by benim

LAGOS — A Dubai appeal court on Monday refused to stop the extradition of a former governor of Nigeria’s oil-rich Delta State to Britain to answer money laundering charges, the anti-graft agency said. “James Ibori has failed to get the … read more »

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Kenya police: the most corrupt institution – TI

December 10, 2010 by benim

Most Kenyans perceive their police force is the most corrupt institution in the nation, a poll by a global anti-graft watchdog said on Thursday, but many also have faith in government efforts to fight the vice. Another study published in … read more »

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Ivory Coast Opposition Claims Election Fraud, Demands Recount

November 7, 2010 by benim

A coalition of Ivory Coast’s opposition parties wants votes from the Oct. 31 presidential election to be recounted because of what it alleged is evidence of fraud, an opposition spokesman said. The coalition said it detected “serious irregularities” in the … read more »

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Somalia: The most corrupt country in the world – Video

October 27, 2010 by benim

Denmark, New Zealand and Singapore are seen as having the least corruption in the world, according to a just-published global survey. Somalia is viewed as the most corrupt country. The Corruption Perception Index (CPI) is published annually by Transparency International, … read more »

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Nigeria, world’s 44th most corrupt country – TI

October 27, 2010 by benim

LAGOS—AMID declining socio-economic indices, Nigeria is recording a mileage in unexpected quarters. It is the 44th most corrupt country in the globe, according to the 2010 Corruption Perception Index, CPI mid-wived by the Transparency International, TI. The report showed that … read more »

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Report: Corruption Aggravates Poverty

October 26, 2010 by benim

Anti-corruption group Transparency International said in a report that corruption aggravates poverty and slows economic development. Tuesday’s report is based on surveys of perceived corruption in nations around the world. The authors say systemic corruption can add 20 percent to … read more »

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Africa is the most corrupt region in the world

October 26, 2010 by benim

An anti-corruption group says Africa is the most corrupt region in the world, with Somalia being the most corrupt country. Transparency International released its annual report Tuesday surveying perceived corruption in 178 countries. The 2010 list ranks six African nations … read more »

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Nigeria fraud blacklist issued by police

October 26, 2010 by benim

Senior politicians and businessmen are among more than 100 people listed by Nigerian anti-fraud police as being unsuitable to run for political office. The EFCC (Economic and Financial Crimes Commission) said those on the list were all being prosecuted for … read more »

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