Keywords: Anti corruption


Moroccan NGOs warn legal reforms threaten anti-corruption efforts and transparency

A coalition of Moroccan civil society organizations is raising the alarm over proposed amendments to the Code of Criminal Procedure, which they argue would undermine anti-corruption efforts and restrict their role in defending public funds. The coalition has announced plans to escalate the matter to......

Trump administration targets corrupt officials aiding drug cartels in expanded anti-crime strategy

The Trump administration has unveiled a new phase in its crackdown on organized crime, focusing on corrupt foreign officials who collaborate with drug cartels and dismantling their financial networks. This strategy, announced by U.S. Assistant Attorney General Todd Blanche, aims to prioritize investigations......

Corruption allegations and smear claims intensify around spain’s prime minister

Leire díez, once affiliated with the socialist party of spanish prime minister pedro sánchez, has rejected accusations that she led a smear campaign against a police unit investigating corruption tied to sánchez’s close circle. Audio recordings leaked recently capture conversations......

Corruption allegations engulf Spain's prime minister

A former member of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's Socialist party on Wednesday denied waging a smear campaign against a police unit investigating corruption accusations targeting members of his inner circle. Leire Díez has come under scrutiny after leaked audio records surfaced......

Mohamed Benalilou: Leading Morocco's Anti-Corruption Efforts

His Majesty King Mohammed VI has appointed Mohamed Benalilou as the new president of the National Authority for Integrity, Prevention, and Fight Against Corruption (INPPLC). With a formidable background in Morocco's legal and judicial systems, Benalilou is poised to enhance the country's initiatives......

Abdelkader Amara appointed as Morocco's new CESE president

His Majesty King Mohammed VI has named Abdelkader Amara as the new president of the Economic, Social and Environmental Council (CESE), marking a significant appointment for this vital advisory institution. Amara, 63, is a seasoned politician with a wealth of ministerial experience, having held various......

Smuggling tunnel uncovered between Morocco and Spain's Ceuta enclave

Spanish authorities have discovered a 50-meter underground tunnel connecting Morocco to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, believed to have been constructed for drug smuggling. The tunnel, located in an abandoned warehouse near the border, was sealed by Spain’s Civil Guard pending further investigation. The......

Morocco slips to 99th in global anti-corruption rankings despite reform claims

Morocco has fallen two positions to 99th place out of 180 countries in Transparency International's 2024 Corruption Perception Index (CPI), scoring 37 out of 100 points. This decline continues a downward trend that began after the country's peak performance in 2018, when it ranked 73rd globally......

Morocco strengthens global anti-corruption role with key committee re-election

Morocco has secured its position on the Executive Committee of the International Association of Anti-Corruption Authorities (IAACA), with Mohamed Bachir Rachdi, President of the National Authority for Integrity, Prevention, and the Fight Against Corruption (INPPLC), representing the nation. The re-election......