Court Protects Türkiye’s Opposition Leader

A Türkish court has dismissed a case that tried to remove the main opposition party’s leader, Ozgur Ozel, and cancel its 2023 congress. This decision gives relief to President Erdogan’s rivals after a long year of legal pressure. The court said the case had no substance because the party had re-elected Ozel in a special [...]

Kiir Reinstates Army Chief Amid Power Struggles

President Salva Kiir of South Sudan has again replaced the head of the military, recalling Dau Aturjong and recalling Paul Nang Majok, who was himself recently dismissed only three months ago. The abrupt change was made on state television without justification. Kiir, in power since the nation became independent in 2011, is still replacing individuals [...]

Corruption In Morocco’s Public Projects

Corruption is a serious problem in Morocco, especially in managing public development projects. The National Authority for the Protection of Public Assets and Transparency (INPBPTM) reported misuse of public money in El Jadida province. Between 2019 and 2022, millions of dollars meant for social projects were either spent wrongly or were missing. Some projects received [...]

Eritrea’s Education Challenges

Eritrea’s education system is plagued by inadequate investment, corruption, and systemic barriers that hinder progress. Despite constitutional commitments to education, the country’s education expenditure remains well below the African average, stagnating at under 2% of GDP. This low spending, compounded by high corruption levels, severely limits resources for improving the quality of education. Key challenges [...]

Corruption Tops Public Concerns In Vietnam 2024

In 2024, corruption is the top concern for Vietnamese citizens, according to the latest Public Administration Performance Index  (PAPI) report, which surveyed nearly 19,000 people. About 22.6% said the government should prioritize fighting corruption, a sharp rise from 2023. This increase is likely due to several high-profile corruption trials that raised public awareness. While concern [...]

Türkiye’s Corruption Crisis Threatens Economic Stability And Growth

The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) 2025 Economic Survey of Türkiye points to a deepening crisis of corruption and poor governance under President Erdogan, putting the economic stability of the country and confidence in investors at risk. It denounces the absence of an independent anti-corruption agency, secret public procurement procedures, and political influence [...]

EFCC’s Major Anti-Corruption Wins Amid Ongoing Challenges In Nigeria

Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) recovered nearly $500 million in stolen funds last year, a major anti-corruption achievement. The agency also won more than 4,000 criminal convictions, its highest record to date. Corruption, however, remains an endemic problem in Nigeria that continues to undermine development. The nation is 140th among 180 on Transparency [...]

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