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February 12, 2025

Ghana: Former finance minister Ken Ofori-Atta declared fugitive

Ghana’s Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has declared former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta a fugitive over multiple corruption-related cases. The allegations involve the National Cathedral project, Strategic Mobilization Limited (SML), and two other investigations. At a press briefing on…

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In Senegal, Audit shows misreporting in previous government key economic data Ghana’s Prosecutor declares Finance Minister Ken Ofori Atta a wanted fugitive for connection to multiple corruption cases. Liberian President Boakai suspends 457 officials following failure to declare assets

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•Senegal makes progress in the latest Transparency International Corruption Perception Index at 69th position. •Ghana’s Prosecutor declares Finance Minister Ken Ofori Atta a wanted fugitive for connection to multiple corruption cases. TEASER 2 GHANA. •The Nigerien government readies for the…

A spotlight on International Day against FGM

We shine a spotlight on a deeply concerning human rights violation – Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). This harmful practice has affected over 230 million girls and women worldwide, leaving many with lifelong physical, psychological, and social consequences. Despite global efforts…

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•Senegal makes progress in the latest Transparency International Corruption Perception Index at 69th position. •Ghana’s President Mahama directs immediate state intervention for the nation’s health sector as USAID assistance remains on hold. •And on health news… Cote d’Ivoire and Liberia…

Senegal improves two points in corruption index report

Senegal has made progress in Transparency International’s latest Corruption Perceptions Index, climbing two spots to score 45 out of 100. Despite the improvement, the country remains in the red zone, ranked 69th, reflecting ongoing challenges with corruption.

EU pledges continued aid and support to Burkina Faso

Brussels has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Burkina Faso with development aid and food security assistance. During a visit to Ouagadougou on Tuesday, João Gomes Cravinho, the EU’s Special Representative to the Sahel, assured Burkina Faso of ongoing support despite…