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Buhari’s offer to help Ghana fight corruption mocked

The President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday offered to help Ghana's President, Nana Akufo Addo fight corruption in his country, but that offered has been ridiculed by Nigerians and other Africans.

How a Nigerian snake swallowed $100,000

Nigerians have been shocked by a revelation from a sales clerk who claimed $100,000 had been swallowed by a snake.

Ghana gets special prosecutor to fight corruption

The President of Ghana Nana Akufo-Addo on Thursday appointed the country's first ever special prosecutor whose prime duty will be to investigate and prosecute corrupt public officials.

Egypt: 75 arrested over corruption charges

Egyptian authorities have arrested 75 people including government officials and foreigners over an array of corruption-related charges.

Opinion: Is Ghana Losing Corruption Fight?

Corruption is a wicked problem that permeates every fabric of Ghanaian society, especially the public sector. Over the years, Ghana has fared dismally in its fight against corruption. In fact, the country has dropped consistently in recent years in rankings by anti-corruption and transparency bodies, including Transparency International and the Ibrahim Index of African Governance.

Zuma given deadline to respond to corruption charges

South African President, Jacob Zuma has been given November 30 deadline to respond to the numerous corruption charges leveled against him before he run for President.

South Africa’s Zuma loses corruption charges case

South Africa’s top court of appeal has ruled to reinstate the several charges of corruption filed against Jacob Zuma before becoming President of the country.

Egypt: Female official detained over corruption

Egyptian authorities have detained the deputy governor of the country's second largest city, the most senior female official to be arrested over corruption charges.

Nigeria’s anti-corruption headquarters attacked

The headquarters of Nigeria’s anti-graft body the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission was attacked by gunmen on Wednesday.

Ex-Malawi president, Banda denies corruption charges

Malawi's former president denied on Tuesday any wrongdoing in a corruption scandal that erupted when she was in office, saying she will return to the southern...

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