Rwanda leads East African peers in latest anti-corruption improvement measure
A 2026 governance data brief points to modest continent-wide progress and stronger relative improvement by Rwanda within East Africa.
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Financial crime reporting from across Africa, with close attention to East, West, Central and Southern Africa.
South Africa enters new FATF assessment cycle after grey-list exit
Authorities now face a longer test of whether reforms translate into effective investigation, prosecution and asset recovery.
Kenya risk review highlights real estate and legal services
Kenyan reporting says real estate and law firms sit among sectors drawing closer AML attention as the country works through FATF monitoring.
Uganda puts asset tracing at centre of stronger financial-crime investigations
Prosecutors and investigators are being urged to improve case-building and follow the proceeds of crime as Uganda prepares for its next AML assessment.
South Africa suspends police chief amid contested procurement case
The national commissioner was suspended after being charged over finance-law breaches connected to a police health-services contract.
Congo seeks international arrest step after football-funds convictions
A court convicted football officials over the handling of FIFA Covid-19 relief funds, with one leading defendant sentenced in absentia.
DR Congo creates specialised court for economic and financial crimes
A new court is intended to handle corruption, fraud, money laundering, counterfeiting and embezzlement cases.
Nigeria arraigns former railway chief in alleged money-laundering case
The EFCC says the seven-count case concerns alleged abuse of office, unlawful enrichment and transactions involving US dollars and naira.
Uganda sends nine finance officials to High Court over Shs60bn case
The defendants face charges including corruption, causing financial loss, abuse of office, electronic fraud and money laundering.
Ugandan Politician & Diplomat Betty Bigombe behind a cyber and financial crime cartel
Since October 2023, the International Money Crime News Agency has been coordinating an investigative effort that has focused on PEPs especially Diplomats and Cabinet Ministers. In the first part of this series, we bring you the story of Betty Oyella Bigombe.