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Corruption, lack of accountability helps organised crime to thrive across Africa

Organised crime has steadily gained ground across Africa since 2019, while efforts to combat it have weakened, according to the 2025 Africa Organised Crime Index. The new analysis found that corruption, disregard for law and lack of accountability are helping criminal networks to proliferate in several regions across the continent.

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António Costa wiretapped in Portugal without court approval

Costa, the former PM of Portugal and current president of the European Council, was under investigation for influence peddling, embezzlement and fraud. According to his chief of staff, he has unblocked concession files for mining operations.

Euronews

Jasmine Crockett isn’t holding back, blasting Trump for using the nation’s forces as pawns

United States Representative Jasmine Crockett, from the beginning of her term, has exhibited a no-nonsense attitude, often calling out her Republican colleagues for dabbling in lies and corruption. She is calling them out again, in the wake of the release of the controversial Epstein emails that contain several mentions of…

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Philippine police will arrest 18 suspects in a major corruption scandal, president says

Philippine police will arrest 18 suspects in a corruption scandal involving flood control projects that has sparked huge protests and forced implicated congressional leaders to step down

The Independent UK

Corrupt ex-CFMEU officials jailed for bribe 'betrayal'

The CFMEU is welcoming jail sentences for an ex-state CFMEU secretary and his son after the pair received wads of cash in an "egregious" corruption scandal.

AAP

Zelensky faces rebellion as Ukraine’s president under growing pressure

Russia’s army has scaled up attacks along the front line

The Independent UK

Kristi Noem’s corruption is showing, y’all — Jasmine Crockett just exposed her for funneling tax dollars to campaign cronies

Once again, the Texas rep brought receipts.

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Ukraine and Europe’s weakness exposed as US and Russia again negotiate behind Kyiv’s back

Renewed talk of no-longer-secret negotiations between the Kremlin and the White House over a plan to end the war in Ukraine that heavily favours Russia adds to a broader sense of doom in Kyiv and among its western partners.

The Conversation

'Crime is a problem everywhere, and Brussels isn't better': PM Rama defends Albania on path to EU

Albanian PM Edi Rama says his country deserves a seat at the EU's table, citing reforms and public support. Rama says crime and corruption are serious problems, but not exclusive to Tirana: "Brussels has crime too."

Euronews

Ukraine’s energy sector corruption crisis – what we know so far and who was involved

Anti-corruption investigators allege high-level kickback scheme involving Energoatom

The Guardian - UK

Mountain of waste dumped in Oxfordshire field contains rubbish from councils

Evidence of waste from primary schools and local authorities in south-east England points to possible large-scale corruption, expert says

The Guardian - UK

South Africans have lost trust in the police, in parliament and in political parties - what that means

For democracies to function well, citizens have to trust their institutions. Every incidence of bad service delivery or corruption will influence how much citizens trust institutions.

The Conversation

Philippine president under pressure after sister makes bombshell drug abuse claims

Ferdinand Marcos Jr’s office and family deny ‘dangerously irresponsible’ allegations

The Independent UK

Is Philippines President Marcos a Drug Addict? Medical Records Revealed Amid Corruption Scandal

Imee Marcos accuses President Marcos Jr of long-term drug use as Palace denies claims and corruption tensions rise, pushing questions over his health and credibility.

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Philippine President Marcos Jr rejects drug use accusations by his sister

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s estranged sister has publicly accused him of being a longtime drug addict whose alleged cocaine dependence has led to problems in his governance including corruption

The Guardian - UK

‘There is so much corruption’: hundreds of thousands protest in Manila over missing flood funds

Huge rally organised by megachurch whose members vote in a bloc could spell trouble for Philippine president

Euronews

Mike Pompeo joins board of Ukraine’s top defence company amid anti-corruption probe

The former US Secretary of State has been announced as a member of the advisory board of Ukraine’s defence company Fire Point amid an anti-corruption investigation that is allegedly probing the Flamingo missile producer and its possible links to a large-scale corruption scheme.

International Business Times UK

World Liberty Financial Under Spotlight as Oyer Labels the Pardon Decision 'Corruption'

World Liberty Financial faces renewed scrutiny after Elizabeth Oyer calls the Zhao pardon 'corruption', raising fresh questions over influence and accountability.

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Philippines Corruption Scandal: Will the Country Be the Next Nepal and Indonesia to Hold Revolution?

Massive corruption allegations and rising protests fuel debate on whether the Philippines could face unrest similar to Indonesia and Nepal.

International Business Times UK

Did Trump's Pardon Serve the Public — or His Own Crypto Empire? Experts Warn of 'Unprecedented' Corruption

Trump's pardon of Binance founder sparks scrutiny of his family's crypto firm, World Liberty Financial, over possible conflicts of interest.

The Guardian - UK

Zelenskyy pledges to clean up Ukraine’s energy sector amid corruption scandal

President to overhaul state energy firms after $100m kickback scheme alleged by anti-corruption investigators

Euronews

Gen-Z protests in Mexico turn violent, leaving over 120 injured

A protest by Mexico's Gen-Zers turned violent at the National Palace, injuring 20 civilians and over 100 police officers. The march was sparked by the murder of Uruapan Mayor Carlos Manzo.

The Independent UK

Latest mass protest against corruption scandal puts Manila on alert

Corruption scandal involving flood control projects implicates power lawmakers and officials

The Independent UK

Hundreds of thousands rally in Manila against flood-control corruption scandal

Hundreds of thousands of Filipinos have gathered in Manila to demand accountability for a flood-control corruption scandal

International Business Times UK

Terrifying Videos Show Mexico's National Palace Gates Collapsing as Furious Crowds Storm the Entrance

Terrifying videos show furious crowds breaching Mexico's National Palace as a Gen Z-fuelled protest over crime and corruption spirals into violence, leaving more than 100 injured and dozens arrested.

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