transparency

Mogadishu (AX) — Turbulent Waters for Somali Government Amid Livestock Export Fiasco Lately, Somalia's government has been caught in a whirlpool of scrutiny. Folks are up in arms over allegations that one foreign mogul has grabbed the reins on Somalia’s livestock exports. This shake-up, viewed by many as throwing a wrench into the livelihoods of millions, has ignited a blaze of criticism and raised red flags about the nation’s economic sovereignty. A gaggle of nearly 100 from Somalia's Federal Parliament have sounded the…

Kawu Sumaila has stepped into the role of Chairman for the Senate Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream) and is already raising crucial questions about Nigeria's level of transparency in the oil sector. Taking over this position after the untimely passing of Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, Sumaila shared his vision for combating the pervasive secrecy that seems to cloak the industry like a heavy fog. Historically, Nigeria’s oil industry has faced harsh scrutiny due to its lack of transparency. This sector is not just vital;…

US unveils Somalia's budget transparency report WASHINGTON, United States - The United States unveiled the Somalia Budget Transparency Report for 2021, which is typically a government-to-government audit of projects, giving a clear picture of how resources, especially donor funds, are being used . During the reporting period, the US government released its enacted budget and year-end report…

Funding to fight Covid-19 is creating controversy in Kenya. On April 2, the IMF approved $ 2.34 billion in aid for the country. An envelope planned for Nairobi to fight the pandemic and avoid the risk of over-indebtedness. But since the announcement on April 2, criticism has flowed in on social media. On social networks, the hashtag#stoploaningkenya (stop borrowing in Kenya, in French) has been buzzing in recent days. Critics directly question the IMF. They are also forwarding a petition requesting the cancellation of the…

Congolese are called to the vote this Sunday, March 21, 2021, to elect a new president. Seven opponents are running, including outgoing Denis Sassou-Ngueso, who is already accumulating at 77, 36 years at the helm of the country. The main focus of the vote: participation. But also transparency. In total, almost 2.5 million…

In the essential openness that a credible choice requires, the role of the media in Africa may be more important than one imagines. Andréane Meslard: Despite the reservations they expressed about the organization of the presidential election on November 22, Burkinabè's opponents graciously accepted the results. Even better,…