South Africa’s watchdog will investigate the government’s providing of protection services to Dlamini-Zuma
Worldwide Corruption articles on Democracy Chronicles
Worldwide corruption is a major obstacle to democracy and the rule of law. In a democratic system, offices and institutions lose their legitimacy when they’re misused for private advantage. This is harmful in established democracies, but even more so in newly emerging ones. It is extremely challenging to develop accountable political leadership in a corrupt climate. Also see our section on World Democracy and our articles on Corruption in America.
African Presidents Should Not Have Immunity From Prosecution
Nine African countries have signed the Malabo Protocol, but no country’s parliament has ratified it
Real Progress Made With New French Political Ethics Laws
French Justice Minister Francois Bayrou announces three ethics laws and a bank for democracy
Seeking Foreign Help to Retrieve Stolen Nigerian Funds
Nigeria has a long history of corruption with officials, public sector workers and private enterprises
South Africa’s Zuma Survives Renewed Calls to Resign Again
Zuma survived fresh calls within the ruling African National Congress party for him to resign
8 Most Important Impeached Leaders Of 21st Century, So Far
There have been many world leaders unceremoniously ousted from their posts following crimes
Latest Brazilian President Corruption Allegations Are Major Challenge
Brazil’s President Michel Temer is barely hanging on to power, accused of corruption and obstruction
Thousands of Corruption Protesters in Madrid March of Dignity
Thousands of people have taken to the streets of Madrid for a “March of Dignity” to demand better wages
Why Guatemala’s Claudia Escobar Won the 2017 Democracy Award
Claudia Escobar has won the National Endowment for Democracy’s 2017 Democracy Award
Comparing Brazilian and Venezuelan Corruption
Its ironic yet when it comes to corruption, Brazil gets headlines, but Venezuela is world champion