US, Vietnam upgrade relations
Another high-ranking official has stepped down during continued scrutiny of corruption. That has led to questions about how the political instability could affect the ruling Communist Party.…
UK sanctions Ugandan politicians over corruption claims
The sanctions target parliamentry speaker Anita Among and two former ministers for the Karamoja region who allegedly stole thousands of iron sheets from a government housing scheme.…
Spain: ex-soccer boss Rubiales detained in corruption probe
Former Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales is in trouble again after being detained as part of a corruption probe. He is already the subject of a criminal investigation after kissing a female…
Russia: Police raid multiple properties connected to Navalny organization
Russian police raided homes and offices belonging to Alexei Navalny and his anti-corruption outfit. Navalny was arrested on January 17, and mass protests calling for his release led to 4,000 arrests on…
Samsung’s Lee sentenced to 30 months in prison in corruption retrial
The prison sentence could severely complicate his succession at the consumer electronics giant. Lee Jae-yong's conviction originally dates back to 2017 and pertains to a bribe to an associate of the former…
Corruption gnawing at the heart of South Africa’s ruling ANC party
The Secretary General of South Africa's ruling ANC party, Ace Magashule, has been charged with multiple counts of fraud, money laundering and corruption. He is accused of embezzling tens of millions of…
Afeez Oyetoro, Femi Adebayo, others tackle chance, corruption in new movie
Afeez Oyetoro, Femi Adebayo, others tackle chance, corruption in new movie…
Sierra Leone’s tech-aided war on corruption
The West African nation's fight against corruption started bearing fruit when political will supported by international partners began mixing with digital technology. Can Sierra Leone be a model for the rest of…
NCDC urges caution as COVID-19 cases increase in Nigeria, Anthony Joshua and Kubrat Pulev erupt at fiery weigh-in
Here are a few reasons to pick up a copy of The Guardian on Saturday. Find these stories and much more when you grab a copy of The Guardian on Saturday. …
FIFA bans Africa football chief Ahmad Ahmad for 5 years over corruption
The Madagascan official has been handed a five-year ban from all football-related activity for financial misconduct. His misappropriation of funds included a pilgrimage to Mecca.…
Lady laments doing business in Nigeria: “How can you do the right thing and still get punished!”
“How can you do the right thing and still get punished for it,” laments Abuja-based restaurateur, as CORRUPT Federal Capital Territory Council personnel seal off her restaurant with staff and customers inside!…