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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......

China Investigates Defence Minister Amid Corruption Crackdown

China has launched an investigation into its Defence Minister, Dong Jun, over allegations of corruption, according to international reports. Although Chinese officials have not confirmed the inquiry, the case underscores the broader anti-corruption campaign targeting the nation's military leadership.  Intensified......

Credit du Maroc Reaffirms Commitment to Anti-Corruption Standards with System Certification Renewal

In a significant move underscoring its dedication to ethical business practices, Credit du Maroc has successfully renewed the certification of its anti-corruption management system. This renewal, which aligns with the international standard ISO 37001, reflects the bank's ongoing commitment to combating......

Ugandan Anti-Corruption Protests Met with Swift Police Action

In a tense display of civil unrest and government response, Kampala, Uganda's capital, witnessed a significant crackdown on anti-corruption protesters Tuesday. The demonstrations, organized primarily through social media under the hashtag #StopCorruption, saw dozens of participants detained by police,......