Frank Capra’s dark vision of corruption and greed highlights both the dangers of concentrated power and the quiet effectiveness of collective action.
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There is common concern about deteriorating statecraft and the weakening of institutions in countries across Africa.
The request is shining a light on broader questions around the independence of the Israeli legal system.
Political trust and support for the rule of law are important for sustaining stability in democracies.
Operation Midas, a Ukrainian anti-corruption probe, has uncovered what appears to be damning evidence against some of the Ukrainian president’s close allies.
Police handling of complaints against former deputy commissioner Jevon McSkimming raises difficult questions about leadership, process and accountability.
Biya’s triumph might herald a ‘quiet’ resignation.
By fulfilling their public duty, South African whistleblowers have put themselves at serious personal risk.
Fighting corruption is more than punishing ‘bad apples.’ But international policies against it often fail to address root causes.
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy will be imprisoned. This decision illustrates the growing independence of the judiciary and the application of the principle of equality before the law.
Why does Paul Biya remain at the centre of Cameroon’s political ecosystem?
If Nigeria’s 2027 general election repeats 2023’s failures, it might embolden other west African leaders to treat election commissions as political tools.
Ranil Wickremesinghe becomes the first former Sri Lankan head of state to be arrested in a country deeply damaged by corruption and lack of accountability.
Illegal mining has ravaged Ghana’s water bodies and forests.
Students more informed about politics scorn party membership and campaigning, which are often associated with corruption and violence.
Volodymyr Zelensky has promised to reverse a crackdown on Ukraine’s anticorruption agencies following street protests.
Under the interim governance of Muhammad Yunus, the long-troubled country has seen positive economic, political and diplomatic signs. Can it last?
South African companies now have a legal obligation to take proactive steps to prevent bribery.
Former president Muhammadu Buhari’s administration will be remembered for its promises and failures.
Sensitive business is moving towards more permissive jurisdictions in response to tighter regulations and greater media attention.
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Political Scientist, University of the Western Cape
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