Tag: Corruption
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π¬π Ghana’s Anti-Corruption Battle Reaches Former Finance Minister: A Test for the Rule of Law
A red notice from Interpol and an extradition request to the United States mark a dramatic turn in Ghana’s pursuit of a former finance minister accused of masterminding a multimillion-dollar scheme that allegedly defrauded the state. Ghana’s former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has been formally charged with 78 counts of corruption. The charges stem from…
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π¬π¦Gabonβs Former First Lady and Son Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Corruption
November 19, 2025 LIBREVILLE, Gabon β In a landmark verdict that marks the latest chapter in Gabon’s political transformation, a special criminal court has sentenced former first lady Sylvia Bongo and her son Noureddin Bongo Valentin to 20 years in prison for their roles in a massive corruption scheme during former president Ali Bongo’s administration…
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π¨π² Cameroon judges reject election-rigging complaints
Judges in Cameroon have dismissed calls for the partial or total cancellation of the heavily disputed presidential election, saying they will announce the result on Monday. Major cities in the country have been rocked by protests, with opposition supporters alleging that the 12 October poll was marred by irregularities, including ballot-stuffing. Judges on the Constitutional…
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Lamborghinis and Luxury Boats: The $116 Million Looting of a South African Hospital
In a staggering case of corruption that has shocked South Africa, criminal syndicates looted over 2 billion rand (approximately $116 million) from the Tembisa Hospital, spending the stolen public funds on a fleet of luxury cars, including multiple Lamborghinis, a Bentley, and high-end properties. The interim report from the country’s Special Investigating Unit (SIU) reveals…
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π±π· Liberia Court Orders Arrest of Former Ministers Over Missing 53-Carat Diamond
In a landmark ruling, Liberia’s Supreme Court has cleared the way for the arrest of several high-profile former government officials, accused of orchestrating the illegal seizure and sale of a massive 53.34-carat diamond. Supreme Court Clears Path for Arrest The Supreme Court of Liberia has lifted a stay order that had temporarily halted legal proceedings,…
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π±π· Liberia’s Drug War in Crisis: Leaked Audio Exposes Top Official Allegedly Protecting Daughter and Dealers
βHow can Liberia win the fight against drugs if those leading the battle are accused of protecting the very trade theyβre meant to stop?β In a devastating blow to Liberiaβs fight against a devastating drug epidemic, a leaked audio recording has exposed the Chief of Operations of the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA), Abraham Okai…
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π±π· Liberians Protest Against President Boakaiβs Government Over Corruption and Economic Mismanagement
Monrovia, Liberia β Thousands of Liberians have taken to the streets in protest against President Joseph Boakaiβs administration, accusing it of widespread corruption and economic mismanagement. The demonstrations, which have grown in size over recent weeks, reflect growing frustration over rising living costs, unemployment, and allegations of graft within the government. Protesters in the capital,…
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π¨π© Shadowy Arms Deal Unravels in Kinshasa: Lebanese Broker Held by Military Intelligence as Congo Demands $18M Refund
KINSHASA, DRC β A tangled web of military contracts, international intrigue, and financial fallout has emerged in the heart of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where a mysterious arms deal gone awry has led to the secretive detention of a foreign businessman and a demand for millions in restitution. Lebanese-born arms broker Dani al-Achkar…
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πΈπ± Sierra Leoneβs Immigration Chief Fired Over Alleged Ties to Fugitive Drug Lord
In a recent development that has sent shockwaves through Sierra Leone’s political landscape, President Julius Maada Bio dismissed the nation’s Chief Immigration Officer, Alusine Kanneh. This action followed the release of footage depicting Kanneh receiving a birthday gift from Johannes Leijdekkers, a notorious Dutch drug lord and one of Europe’s most wanted fugitives. The Controversial…
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π³π¬ From Electric Pioneer to Blackout Capital: Why Lagos Runs on Generators and Candles
Lagos became one of the first African cities to have electricity when its first power station was commissioned in 1896, even before some major European cities. However, Nigeria’s current electricity crisis, forcing many Lagos residents to rely on generators and candles, is due to several factors: 1. Colonial Infrastructure and Neglect The initial power systems…
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