Corruption: investigations, accountability and what the stories mean

Corruption shows up in many ways — stolen funds, broken infrastructure, attacks on journalists, or rules bent for the powerful. On this tag page you’ll find reporting that connects the dots: who benefits, who pays the price, and where pressure for change is building. We focus on clear facts and reports you can act on or share.

Recent stories to read

Read the Guatemalan case about Jose Rubén Zamora. A court sent the journalist back to prison amid wide concern from press freedom groups. That story shows how anti-corruption reporting itself can be targeted, and why protecting journalists matters for exposing wrongdoing.

Look at the Maiduguri flood coverage after the Alau Dam collapse. The scale of displacement and disease risk raises questions about maintenance, oversight and emergency planning. Those are governance issues that often overlap with corruption, even if formal investigations take time.

We also flag global and regional items that link to transparency. For example, debates over crypto rules in China and the digital yuan touch on legal gaps and shifting power in finance. Political deals and ceasefire negotiations can hide accountability problems if oversight is weak — read our pieces to spot the red flags.

How we cover corruption — what you get here

We aim for straight reporting, not opinion. Expect: concise summaries, links to original documents when available, and practical context so you grasp why a case matters locally and across Africa. You’ll find: court rulings, public protests, infrastructure failures, and threats to press freedom that often accompany corruption stories.

Want to follow an ongoing case? Use the tag filter to track updates. We update articles as new facts emerge and point to watchdog statements, prosecutor moves, and any official responses. If an item affects everyday services — water, transport, or shelters after disasters — we explain the immediate impact and what authorities say they’ll do.

Looking for a quick read? Each story includes a short bullet or lede that tells you the key fact in one line. Want depth? Read the analysis and linked documents below the main piece. We try to make complex legal or financial points clear without jargon.

If you care about press freedom, note how several corruption stories overlap with attacks on journalists. When reporters are silenced, fewer people see what’s going wrong. That’s why we highlight threats to journalists alongside the corruption cases they cover.

Have a tip or local lead? Send it our way. Many investigations start with a single document or a person who’s willing to speak. We protect sources and follow ethical verification before publishing.

Use this tag to stay updated, share credible reporting, and understand how corruption affects services and rights. Bookmark the page and check back — new developments and deep reads are added daily.