corruption

Lubumbashi has been hosting since yesterday Wednesday, the 4th edition of the INDABA Mining Forum which brings together mining and civil society actors from the Democratic Republic of Congo, South Africa and Zimbabwe. At the heart of the debates, the management of mining royalties due to local communities. According to civil society, the management of these funds intended for societal development…

While some of his partners are being prosecuted or convicted of corruption in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Israeli businessman Dan Gertler strikes back. He spoke to the Congolese in a video on Monday, November 16. He promises them to take shares in royalties from the Metalkol mine. With our special correspondent in…

For the financial year 2021, the government intends to intensify the fight against corruption and embezzlement of public funds while promoting the tax culture in order to replenish the treasury and finance public policy. DRC: Prime Minister Sylvestre Ilunga Ilunkamba talks about the 2021 budget Pascal Mulegwa .

This is another setback for the US investment fund Och-Ziff. Its African subsidiary, OZ africa, was ordered by the US justice to pay $ 135 million to former shareholders. By 2016, Och-Ziff had already been ordered to pay the U.S. Treasury Department nearly half a billion dollars for corruption, particularly in the Democratic Republic of Congo.…

A dozen files of reports of embezzlement linked to Covid funds raised by the state have already been sent to the independent anti-corruption office. The number of them will increase significantly in the coming weeks. A still-confidential study, conducted by a coalition of civil society organizations working on the transparency of the funds allocated to combat the pandemic, lists a whole range of…

For several weeks, the General Health Inspectorate (IGS) has discovered nearly 500 names of people illegally touching doctors' risk premiums. The revelations come as the state struggles to meet union wage demands in the midst of the health crisis associated with Covid-19. as reported from Kinshasa, Pascal MulegwaThe suspected…

Known as "Madame Maya", this businesswoman posed as the hidden daughter of former President Abdelaziz Bouteflika. A court in Algiers sentenced her to 12 years in prison, a fine and seizure of her property for money laundering, influence on peddling, waste of public funds and illegal transfer of foreign currency abroad. "Madame Maya", whose real name is Zoulikha Nachinache, has been a very influential woman in Algeria for many years. An influence due to a rumor that she is the daughter of Abdelaziz Bouteflika. During…

In Kenya, the Kemsa affair has been causing unrest for several weeks. Millions of dollars have reportedly been diverted from their purpose within the state body responsible for medical supplies. This Wednesday, new revelations before the Senate question its officials a little more. Appointed in July, the new Auditor General is already in the front line in the scandal at the moment in Kenya. According to Nancy Gathungu's report, corruption within Kemsa has swallowed more than $ 21 million intended for the fight against…

In Senegal, many comment on Monday 28 September following a statement by the Minister of Social Development and Social Justice. Mansour Faye, also the president's brother-in-law, was responsible for purchasing and distributing emergency food aid during the Covid-19 pandemic. Support of DKK 69 billion FCFA (more than 105 million euros). Accused of mismanagement, he says he will not respond to a possible call from Ofnac, the national anti-fraud and corruption office. as reported from Dakar, Charlotte idrac "Everything…