Negative stereotypes in international media cost Africa £3.2bn a year – report Focus on conflict, corruption and poverty heightens perception of risk, raising interest on sovereign debt, authors say The Guardian - UK · Oct 17, 2024
Footballer mired in betting scandal seeks flight home An A-league player in court accused of betting corruption will seek to vary his bail conditions so he can board a flight to his home country of New Zealand. AAP · Oct 17, 2024
Mozambique’s 2024 elections: 9 major challenges that will face the next president The incoming president of Mozambique faces an array of interconnected problems deeply rooted in historical, socioeconomic and political dynamics. He must balance meeting immediate needs with long-term structural change. The Conversation · Oct 16, 2024
Elite corruption has the power to ignite mass protests in Nigeria – why police corruption doesn’t Nigerians took to the streets in August 2024 to voice their frustration at a series of government policies. These policies had been ostensibly designed to make Nigeria more attractive for outside investment. The Conversation · Oct 16, 2024
Hafta letters: Israel, Gaza series, journalists Hello to all,I have a few suggestions for the new title for Jayashree:EXPERT – Executive Extraordinaire for Promos, Editorials, Recordings, and Tales.EDITOR – Executive Director of Integrated Tales, Output, and Recordings.CREATOR – Chief of Recordings, Editorials, and Tales across the online realm.LEADER – Longform, Editorial, and Audio Director of Exceptional… Newslaundry · Oct 12, 2024
Former DEA Agent Convicted Of Corruption In Buffalo Former DEA agent convicted of corruption charges involving organized crime ties and bribery, facing up to 20 years in prison. Top News · Oct 11, 2024
Four Foxconn Employees Detained In China Under Suspicious Circumstances Four Foxconn employees detained in China under suspicious circumstances, raising concerns over corruption and abuse of power. Top News · Oct 11, 2024
A former DEA agent is convicted of protecting drug traffickers A former U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agent in Buffalo, New York, has been convicted of corruption The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2024
Prosecutors drop criminal complaint against South Africa's Ramaphosa South Africa's prosecuting authority has said it will not pursue a complaint against President Cyril Ramaphosa of money laundering and corruption related to the 2020 theft of US dollars from his farmhouse. Radio France Internationale · Oct 10, 2024
Jury selection begins in corruption trial of longest-serving legislative leader in US history Jury selection has begun in the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, once the longest-serving legislative leader in U.S. history The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2024
Biden Administration Imposes Visa Bans On Corrupt Ecuadorian Officials Biden administration imposes visa bans on former Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa and his deputy due to corruption allegations. Top News · Oct 9, 2024
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan Corruption Trial Begins Jury selection begins in significant corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan involving ComEd bribery scheme. Top News · Oct 9, 2024
Trump ignores First Amendment again and says news network should be investigated over Harris interview The former president has continued to threaten news networks , baselessly throwing out allegations of corruption and bias The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2024
Mozambique Elections: Frelimo's Dominance Faces New Challenge Explore Mozambique's upcoming presidential election, featuring key candidates, challenges, and hopes for the future. Top News · Oct 9, 2024
AAP · Oct 9, 2024 Former council mayor traded influence for cocaine An ex-Melbourne council mayor traded influence for cocaine after a secret probe into an alleged bribery scheme, Victoria's corruption watchdog has found.
The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2024 Guatemala is stuck with a problematic attorney general, a legal study says A new legal analysis says Guatemala is effectively stuck with Attorney General Consuelo Porras, who has been criticized and sanctioned by countries around the world for allegedly obstructing corruption investigations and using her power to persecute political opponents
Top News · Oct 8, 2024 New York City First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright Resigns First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright resigns amid FBI raid, adding to departures from Mayor Eric Adams' administration facing corruption charges.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 8, 2024 SFO and mining firm ENRC agree settlement over legal claims Agency had been investigating Kazakh company for suspected corruption and fraud over 12 years
The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2024 New leader takes over Haiti's transitional presidential council marred by corruption allegations A new leader has been sworn in for Haiti’s transitional presidential council as it grapples with the fallout of serious corruption allegations against three of its members
The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2024 Jurors weigh how to punish a former Houston officer whose lies led to murder during a drug raid Prosecutors have asked a jury to sentence a former Houston police officer to life in prison for the murders of a married couple during a drug raid that exposed systemic corruption
Reason · Oct 7, 2024 A Year Since the Massacre Plus: Adams administration corruption, Fauci in hindsight, Taiwan's nuclear mistake, and more...
Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 7, 2024 Once a political giant, Madigan now a convicted felon and likely prison inmate — but not a racketeer The verdict capped an unpredictable four-month trial that gave jurors an up-front and uncensored look at the practice of behind-the-scenes politics in Chicago and Illinois in the previous decade.
Top News · Oct 7, 2024 Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan Faces Federal Charges Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan faces federal charges for corruption involving ComEd, impacting public trust in government officials.
The Guardian - US · Oct 7, 2024 Trump’s courting of big donors poses major corruption dangers, experts warn Ex-president has pledged regulatory changes and other policies to boost big donors’ businesses, watchdogs say
Top News · Oct 4, 2024 New York City Mayor Eric Adams Faces Calls To Resign A Marist poll reveals that 69% of NYC residents want Mayor Adams to resign over corruption charges, with public sentiment against him amid bribery allegations.