Congolese activist convicted
by Georg Neumann on 6:26 pm on Tuesday, 29. September 2009 | No Comments
The conviction of Golden Misabiko, a Congolese human rights and transparency activist, shows once again the increasingly difficult and challenging situation for activists around the world.
Golden Misabiko, President of the Katanga branch of the Congolese human rights organisation Association africaine de défense des droits de l’homme (ASADHO) was arrested and convicted after being released on [...]
Anti-corruption leader released in Niger
by Stephanie Don on 7:52 pm on Friday, 28. August 2009 | No Comments
The anti-corruption leader Wada Maman who was arrested last Saturday 22 August in Niamey, Niger, has been released on bail, along with eight other men who were detained on the same day. His arrest and the ongoing intimidation of civil society in the country continue to be a cause of great concern for Transparency International [...]
Anti-corruption leader arrested in Niger
by Stephanie Don on 5:47 pm on Monday, 24. August 2009 | No Comments
Anti-corruption leader Mr Wada Maman was arrested on Saturday, 22 August, as he was travelling through Niger’s capital, Niamey. Mr Maman is a Board Member and Secretary General of the Association Nigérienne de Lutte contre la Corruption (ANLC), the TI chapter in Niger.
Mr Maman was going from his home to the home of another [...]
Recovery of stolen assets: time for action
by Farzana Nawaz on 5:24 pm on Monday, 29. June 2009 | 7 Comments
As many of our readers might be aware, the French chapter of Transparency International has recently filed an anti-corruption case against the presidents of Gabon, Congo and Equitorial Guinea regarding the millions of dollars in embezzled funds they have allegedly stashed in the form of property and other goods in France. This case broke new [...]
On the Spot: TI Chair Huguette Labelle in East Africa
by Hugette Labelle on 5:34 pm on Thursday, 12. March 2009 | 1 Comment
I’ve been to Africa many times. I’ve visited cities and huts, met with heads of state and shared meals with local communities, but this was a special trip. It was the first time since being elected to head of our international anti-corruption movement that I am travelling to the region.
With this in mind, I landed [...]
Projects
