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After cracking down on corruption, South Africa's social security agency has fired five officials and rebuilt its fraud-prevention systems. The Johannesburg office is now serving vulnerable citizens again with stronger safeguards in place.
South Africa's Special Investigating Unit just busted a corruption ring inside the Department of Home Affairs that was fraudulently issuing documents to illegal immigrants. The breakthrough shows the government's anti-corruption strategy is delivering real results.
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South Africa's Special Investigating Unit has uncovered officials who illegally sold visas for personal profit, with four low-paid workers receiving over $850,000 in bribes. The new government's swift action signals a historic shift toward accountability after decades of systemic corruption.
Malawi's government is finally taking action to clean up widespread land fraud that has left citizens cheated and tax revenue lost. A two-month nationwide audit starting in the capital aims to match official records with reality and restore trust in the system.
Nigeria's procurement reforms saved the government over 1.1 trillion naira (roughly $670 million) in 2025 by streamlining how contracts are approved and awarded. The changes also cut approval times and strengthened penalties for officials who break the rules.
When illegal miners tried to bribe Ghanaian anti-mining officers with nearly $6,000, they got arrested instead. The task force's refusal to accept the money marks a major win in Ghana's fight against environmental destruction.
India's Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation is launching a public portal where 30 million property owners can verify their tax assessments and report corrupt officials. The move tackles decades of opaque billing practices that left residents vulnerable to fraud.
Ghana just hit the reset button on nearly a decade of questionable land deals, canceling thousands of incomplete transactions and introducing sweeping reforms to protect public property. The country's new rules require buyers to pay 70% of market value upfront, ending years of sweetheart deals that shortchanged citizens.
Fifty years after his assassination, General Murtala Mohammed remains a symbol of what bold leadership can achieve. In just six months, he transformed Nigeria's fight against corruption and inspired a generation.
Nigeria's Bauchi State is turning budget fraud into interfaith unity by using money recovered from fake government employees to pay monthly stipends to religious leaders. The innovative solution rewards community leaders while cleaning up corruption.
Ghana's anti-corruption office recovered $2 million and over 8 million cedis in public funds during their latest crackdown on financial crimes. The wins show real teeth in the fight to protect taxpayer money across Africa.
Nigeria's legal professionals are joining forces with anti-corruption agencies in a historic partnership that puts lawyers on the front lines of fighting corruption. The collaboration focuses on training, enforcement, and rebuilding public trust in the justice system.
Nigeria's university entrance exam board is installing live CCTV cameras in all 924 test centers to stop cheating in real time. The ambitious anti-fraud system will stream video directly to headquarters, ensuring fairness for over two million students taking the 2026 exams.
A Ghanaian forestry leader is facing legal pressure after cracking down on illegal logging cartels. Experts say the case will test whether Ghana protects officials who enforce environmental laws.
Anti-corruption officials in Nigeria just returned $800,000 in misused public funds to build schools for children. The money will now go toward infrastructure that improves lives across Enugu State.
President Museveni has canceled all land titles in Kitubulu Central Forest Reserve, protecting a critical ecosystem that filters pollutants from Lake Victoria. The bold move redirects investors away from protected forests after corruption cost Uganda over 1.1 million hectares of forest in two decades.
Anti-corruption investigators recovered ₦1.28 billion meant for building schools across Enugu State. The money will now fund critical infrastructure projects to help residents.
A dedicated anti-mining team is bringing Ghana's polluted Tano River back to life after years of environmental damage. The operation cleared multiple illegal sites and destroyed equipment threatening the precious waterway.
After more than a year of peaceful protests, university students in Serbia have created a detailed blueprint to fight corruption and restore the rule of law. Their movement, sparked by a tragic building collapse, has inspired hundreds of thousands of citizens demanding accountability.