Keywords: Anti corruption


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......

Morocco advances anti-corruption efforts, debt reduction, and water management initiatives

The Moroccan government has made significant strides in its anti-corruption agenda, public debt management, and water resource optimization, according to a recent update from government spokesperson Mustapha Baitas. Speaking at a press briefing following the weekly government council meeting, Baitas......

Serbia's PM Vucevic steps down after months of anti-corruption protests

Serbia’s Prime Minister Milos Vucevic announced his resignation on Tuesday following weeks of widespread anti-corruption protests sparked by the fatal collapse of a concrete canopy in November. The tragedy, which occurred in the northern city of Novi Sad and claimed 15 lives, has become a symbol......

Construction Fraud Targets Earthquake Survivors in Morocco's Al Haouz Region

Multiple contractors have defrauded 27 families who received government reconstruction aid following the devastating September 2023 earthquake in Morocco's Al Haouz region, according to the Ministry of Interior. The primary culprit, based in Bouzouk Ait Mellou village, defrauded 18 families in Taghzout......