Panelists (Ken Opalo, Associate Professor- School of Foreign Service, Georgetown University, Carlos Lopes Professor, Nelson Mandela School of Public Governance, UCT, Hodan Osman, President- Somali Development and Reconstruction Bank, Andrew Mitchell, Shadow Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs), at the 2024 Africa Summit organized by the Financial
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Eradicating the Hydra-Headed Monster: Corruption
INTRODUCTION Corruption like cancer can have very devastating effects on a country’s economy, political stability, and social welfare. It undermines public trust in government institutions and can lead to a lack of faith in democracy. To address corruption and promote transparency, there are several steps that governments can take.
South African Borders as the Hotspot for Corruption
South African borders are emerging as hotspots for severe crimes and atrocities. This practice is more prevalent on the border between South Africa and Mozambique in Northern KwaZulu-Natal. Patterns of cross-border corruption and criminal activities affect the local communities in many ways. The government has made remarkable strides to address
CORRUPTION, A LEADING FACTOR FOR UNDERDEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA
WHAT IS CORRUPTION? Corruption can be well-defined as deceitful conduct by those in power, normally involving bribery. It is also the abuse of delegated power for selfish gain. Corruption destroys trust, weakens democracy, hampers economic development and further intensifies inequality, poverty, social division and the environmental crisis. The above definitions
Sudan’s Political Crisis
WHAT IS CURRENTLY HAPPENING IN SUDAN? Recently, there have been anti-government demonstrations across Sudan. Protests began in the north-eastern city of Atbara on December 19th 2018. Since then, the protests have spread to Khartoum (the capital) and across the country. So far, hundreds of protesters, journalists, activists and opposition leaders
Madagascar’s Presidential Elections And What They Mean For Democracy in Africa
The Madagascan presidential elections have been surrounded with controversy, mainly due to financial issues, gender inequality and claims of corruption. Presidential elections themselves are significant in helping to create a stable democracy, which surveys show many African citizens would prefer over other political alternatives. There are parallels between the problems
Accountability: the far-reaching impact of corruption
One in five people in Africa have paid bribes to access medical services or to obtain documentation. Widespread corruption creates a culture of impunity, meaning that officials consider themselves above the law. Without a culture of accountability, there can be no progress in human rights. AS ABOVE, SO BELOW A