Tag: Corruption
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Thousands Rally in Manila Over Flood-Control Corruption Scandal
Overview: A Mass Rally for Accountability Thousands gathered in the Philippine capital of Manila for a three-day rally organized by a prominent religious group, aiming to demand accountability over a flood-control corruption scandal that has reached high levels of government. The protest reflects growing public frustration with perceived inefficiencies and ethical lapses surrounding public works…
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Manila Rally Demands Accountability in Top Philippine Corruption
Thousands Rally in Manila to Demand Accountability Thousands gathered in Manila on Sunday for the opening day of a three-day rally organized by a prominent religious group, calling for accountability amid a flood-control corruption scandal that has implicated several senior Philippine officials. The demonstrations reflect growing public impatience with perceived political meddling and the handling…
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Former Zelensky Ally Named in Ukrainian Nuclear-Energy Corruption Case
Background and rising questions In a development that has sent ripples through Ukraine’s political and business spheres, reports allege that Tymur Mindich, once described by insiders as a shadowy dealmaker with ties to President Volodymyr Zelensky’s circle, is at the center of a widening corruption case involving Ukraine’s state nuclear energy company. Authorities have not…
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Mindich Zelensky Associate Accused in Ukrainian Nuclear Scandal
Background: A Shadowy Contender Entering the Spotlight The Ukrainian nuclear sector has long operated under intense public and international scrutiny. In recent months, a torrent of allegations has intensified that scrutiny, centering on a figure once described by insiders as a shadowy dealmaker. Tymur Mindich, a name that only occasionally surfaced in public records, has…
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Shadowy Dealings to Scandal: The Tymur Mindich Case Shakes Ukraine’s Nuclear Sector
Overview: A Cloud Over Ukraine’s Nuclear Sector Ukraine’s state nuclear energy company, Energoatom, is at the center of a growing corruption investigation that has pulled a former close associate of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy into the spotlight. Tymur Mindich, described by investigators as a shadowy power broker in the country’s post-revolution business landscape, is now facing…
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Organised Corruption in South Africa’s Municipalities: A Deepening Threat to Local Governance
Introduction: A governance crisis that feels systematic South Africa’s municipalities, the closest tier of government to everyday citizens, are under acute pressure. The Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) has highlighted a dire state of local government, marked by weak leadership, weak financial controls, and on-the-ground service failures. When corruption in these districts begins to resemble…
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Organised corruption: a new threat to South Africa’s municipalities?
Introduction: a troubling parallel South Africa’s municipalities, the layer of government closest to citizens, are meant to deliver essential services efficiently and transparently. Yet recent findings from the Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) paint a troubling picture: municipalities are grappling with dire financial and governance challenges that resemble the activities typically associated with organised crime.…
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Majority Leader Backlash Over Embezzlement in County Assembly
Overview A cosmopolitan county assembly is under intense scrutiny as its Majority Leader faces mounting backlash from Members of the County Assembly (MCAs). Allegations that the leader diverted millions of shillings intended to calm anger over recent county developments have sparked questions about governance, transparency, and accountability at the heart of local leadership. What is…
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Ukraine Ministers Resign Over £76m Corruption Scandal
Resignations Shock Ukraine’s Cabinet The resignation of two Ukrainian ministers this week has jolted Kyiv’s political landscape and raised fresh questions about governance, oversight, and the fight against corruption. German Galushchenko, the justice minister, and Svitlana Hrynchuk, the energy minister, stepped down in connection with a sprawling £76 million corruption scandal that centers on a…
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Close Zelensky ally accused of orchestrating major graft scheme
Overview: a high-stakes graft case unfolds in Kyiv Ukraine’s fight against corruption has taken a dramatic turn as prosecutors on Tuesday leveled serious accusations against a close ally of President Volodymyr Zelensky. The case centers on allegations that a trusted adviser helped orchestrate a $100 million graft scheme, intensifying a long-running standoff over corruption and…