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France seeks seven-year sentence for Sarkozy in Libya funding case

French prosecutors have called for a seven-year prison sentence for former President Nicolas Sarkozy in a trial concerning alleged illegal campaign financing linked to the late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi. Sarkozy, who served as finance minister before becoming president, is accused of striking a......

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......

Turkey's political crisis: Istanbul mayor detained in corruption probe

Turkish authorities have detained Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu in a corruption probe, sparking widespread controversy. The arrest, carried out during a police raid on his residence, was swiftly condemned by the opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP), which labeled it a "coup." Imamoglu,......

Decrease in preventive detention rates in Morocco for 2023

The rate of preventive detention in Morocco has dropped to 37.56% of the total prison population for the year 2023, according to a report from the Public Ministry. This reduction is attributed to exceptional efforts in rationalizing, controlling, and monitoring preventive detention measures within penal......

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......

New York City Council calls for mayor's resignation amid corruption case controversy

The leader of New York City's council demanded Mayor Eric Adams’ resignation following the recent dismissal of a corruption case against him by the US Department of Justice. Adams, who denied the fraud and bribery charges and pleaded not guilty in September, has faced criticism for allegedly......

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......