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🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Malawi: Justice Minister Starts Process to Hire New ACB Director, 50 Candidates to Be Interviewed Before Final Choice By President

Malawi's Minister of Justice has initiated the recruitment process for a new Director General of the Anti-Corruption Bureau, with 50 candidates set to be interviewed for this critical role.

Mar 23 • 05:09 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Novelli and Grandio: The Friends from the Past of Milei Who Have Now Become a Nightmare

The article discusses how former friends of President Javier Milei, including Marcelo Grandio and Manuel Adorni, are now implicated in corruption cases affecting the Argentine government.

Mar 22 • 21:54 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Zema resigns in MG with attacks on Lula's government

The Governor of Minas Gerais, Romeu Zema, resigned while criticizing President Lula's administration and vowing to end corruption.

Mar 22 • 17:15 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

That ugly mess in Trani: the absurd story of miscarried justice (double)

The article discusses the eight-year saga of corruption allegations against Trani's mayor, Luigi Nicola Riserbato, which began with his arrest in December 2014 due to a widespread investigation into corrupt practices in the local government.

Mar 22 • 15:50 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Slovenia: Heavy shadow of scandal concerning Israeli company's involvement in the elections

A scandal involving the Israeli company Black Cube threatens to overshadow Slovenia's parliamentary elections as leaked recordings suggest attempts to influence government decision-makers.

Mar 22 • 08:39 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Madagascar's president calls for urgent investigations into $850 million embezzlement case

Madagascar's President, Mikhaël Randrianarivelo, has ordered comprehensive investigations into embezzlement of approximately $850 million following a report from the Court of Accounts revealing significant financial mismanagement.

Mar 22 • 08:31 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Famelos at the Central Committee of SYRIZA: "Regime of Corruption and Scandals" – What He Said About PASOK

Sokratis Famelos, the president of SYRIZA-PS, launched a comprehensive attack on the government, labeling it a regime of corruption and social injustice in Greece.

Mar 21 • 10:25 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Delmastro Case, "The restaurant used for money laundering": Caroccia and daughter under investigation

Prosecutors have opened an investigation into Le 5 Forchette Srl, previously owned by government officials, regarding money laundering and mafia connections, implicating Miriam Caroccia and her father.

Mar 20 • 23:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Liga2 Case: Prosecutor identifies Andrés Arauz in the 'coordination and direction' of actions aimed at 'controlling' state institutions

Ecuador's prosecutor implicates Andrés Arauz in efforts to control state institutions as part of the Liga2 corruption case.

Mar 20 • 15:45 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Police investigates the possible corrupt activities of a municipal council member

The South Police Prefecture has initiated a misdemeanor procedure to investigate whether Mehis Vinni, a member of the North-Sakala municipal council, violated operational restrictions and if Ene Maaten, the director of the Lõhavere rehabilitation and care center, obstructed the work of the council's audit committee.

Mar 20 • 14:41 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

The government buried its unsuccessful law with an amendment to the grave law (events of the week)

This week, the Slovak Ministry of Labor allocated 10 million euros, with a substantial portion going to a non-profit associated with the district leader of Hlas party, despite questions about their experience in social innovations.

Mar 20 • 13:47 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Madagascar’s president orders polygraph for aspiring ministers

President Michael Randrianirina of Madagascar has mandated lie detector tests for candidates aspiring to join his new government, aiming to root out corruption.

Mar 20 • 13:09 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

'Sir, let go...' shouted the government clerk, dragged away by the Vigilance team

A government clerk in Mahoba, India, was arrested by a vigilance team for soliciting bribes in exchange for transfers.

Mar 20 • 07:42 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Federal Police says federal judge had 'network of illicit influences' in the Government of Espírito Santo

The Federal Police of Brazil has revealed evidence suggesting that federal judge Macário Júdice Neto had a 'network of illicit influences' within the Espírito Santo government.

Mar 20 • 07:06 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

One victory the government has already achieved: looting and the coup continue, and no one will stop them

The article discusses a small victory for justice in Israel, highlighting a court ruling that promotes a police officer despite governmental corruption, emphasizing persistence against corruption.

Mar 20 • 04:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Madagascar to Use Polygraph Tests on Ministerial Candidates, President Says 'To Understand Corruption'

Madagascar's President Rajoelina announced the use of polygraph tests for vetting new ministerial candidates to assess their involvement in corruption.

Mar 20 • 02:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Economy, scandals, and social bad mood

Argentina's government under Javier Milei faces significant turmoil due to economic challenges, corruption scandals, political conflicts, and a shift in public sentiment.

Mar 20 • 00:03 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

In a two-speed country, Caputo clings to the cash

The article discusses the economic challenges faced by Argentina, highlighting the disparity between growth in certain sectors and stagnation in urban areas, and emphasizing financial struggles exacerbated by government corruption scandals.

Mar 19 • 23:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

MP requests Gaeco to investigate allegations of supposed criminal organization in Saae of Sorocaba

The Public Ministry of Brazil has requested an investigation by Gaeco into alleged criminal activities within the Water and Sewage Autonomous Service (Saae) of Sorocaba.

Mar 19 • 22:08 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Madagascar: Candidates for the Next Government Tested for Honesty with a Lie Detector

In Madagascar, candidates for the upcoming government will undergo lie detector tests to assess their honesty, as announced by the President of the Refoundation.

Mar 19 • 14:31 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Condemned Deputies Will Split Between the Chamber and Prison

Two deputies and four others condemned for corruption in Brazil's use of amendments may face changes in how parliamentarians conduct themselves amid ongoing investigations.

Mar 19 • 14:20 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

New VRK member I. Barišauskė sworn in Seimas

I. Barišauskė has been appointed to the VRK by the Democratic Union 'For Lithuania', filling a vacancy left by Agnė Silickienė, who faces large-scale corruption allegations.

Mar 19 • 12:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Good Morning PE for Thursday, March 19, 2026

The article discusses various news items including drone activity near U.S. officials' residences and ongoing government efforts to mitigate a diesel crisis in Brazil.

Mar 19 • 11:17 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Hungary: The United States is Dead Serious About Its Plan to Weaken the EU

The article discusses the implications of the upcoming elections in Hungary for Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, suggesting that U.S. support aims to maintain an ideologically favorable government in the EU.

Mar 19 • 10:24 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

I. Barišauskė Will Take A. Silickienė's Place in the VRK

I. Barišauskė has been appointed as a new member of the VRK, with the support of 90 members of the Seimas.

Mar 19 • 09:41 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: Government Injects 3.5 Billion Shillings to Revamp Tea Sector

The Kenyan government has allocated 3.5 billion Shillings to improve the tea industry, enhancing farmers' income and addressing corruption within the Kenya Tea Development Authority.

Mar 19 • 09:41 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Suspicions of Corruption: The Government Opened Its Pandora's Box

The Argentine government faces mounting corruption allegations amidst investigations into private flights and a controversial crypto scandal involving the President's connections.

Mar 19 • 03:05 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

ANT's computer system will be changed this year, Transport Minister reported

Ecuador's Transport Minister announced plans to overhaul the National Transit Agency's computer system due to detected irregularities and illegal practices.

Mar 18 • 22:17 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Banco Master, opposition and government

The article discusses the political implications of the Banco Master scandal involving right-wing politicians and the judiciary in Brazil, while notably distancing the Lula government from the affair.

Mar 18 • 22:06 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Senegal calls for corruption investigation after Africa Cup of Nations title stripped

Senegal's government is urging a corruption investigation into African soccer's governing body after the nation lost its Africa Cup of Nations title due to a forfeiture decision.

Mar 18 • 20:43 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Aleš Primc on the Elections in Slovenia: The Referendum Result Showed That the Left Government Does Not Have Much Support

Aleš Primc discusses the Slovenian elections and the recent referendum results indicating diminished support for the leftist government.

Mar 18 • 19:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Aleš Primc on the elections in Slovenia: The referendum result showed that the left government does not have much support

Aleš Primc discusses the recent political climate in Slovenia as the country approaches parliamentary elections amid scandals and ideological divides.

Mar 18 • 19:00 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Dlugošová: I don't know if Šutaj Eštok did us a favor, but 2025 was a record year for reporting corruption

The head of Slovakia's Office for the Protection of Whistleblowers, Zuzana Dlugošová, comments on the recent parliamentary decision to retain the institution that safeguards whistleblowers amid attempts to dissolve it by the government.

Mar 18 • 18:41 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

The Government of Senegal Calls for an Investigation into Corruption in the African Confederation

Senegal's government has demanded a thorough investigation into the Confederation of African Football (CAF) following its controversial decision to award the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations to Morocco.

Mar 18 • 17:35 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Más Madrid will appeal the dismissal of the case against Ayuso's number three for prevarication

Más Madrid plans to appeal a judge's dismissal of a corruption case against Ana Millán, an official in Ayuso's government.

Mar 18 • 17:30 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

S. Famellos: It is a historic mistake of PASOK to go to the elections independently – solitary paths do not provide solutions

SYRIZA President Sokratis Famellos criticized the government for corruption and urged collaboration among progressive forces during the political committee meeting.

Mar 18 • 17:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Macapá City Hall investigates irregularities in the pension fund after building invasion

The city government of Macapá is assessing financial irregularities in its pension fund following an invasion and theft at its headquarters.

Mar 18 • 16:55 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

In Latvia, 21 individuals arrested for fraud in public IT procurement worth 1.5 million euros

A total of 21 people, including government officials, have been arrested in Latvia for their involvement in fraudulent activities related to public IT procurement contracts.

Mar 18 • 16:45 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

PASOK: Avgenakis was aware of the corruption party at OPEKEPE - Will the government continue to cover for him?

The Greek PASOK party accuses the government of covering up the corruption allegations surrounding former minister Avgenakis, who allegedly knew about the scandal within the OPEKEPE organization.

Mar 18 • 15:23 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

PASOK: Attacks on the government regarding Avgenakis - 'Silent on the scandal at OPEKEPE'

The PASOK party criticizes the Greek government for covering up former Minister Avgenakis' involvement in a corruption scandal at OPEKEPE.

Mar 18 • 15:20 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The Saeima will consider whether to disclose the salaries of state and municipal employees

Latvia's Saeima is set to discuss a proposal to require state and municipal institutions to publicly disclose employee salaries on their websites monthly, alongside employee names, to enhance transparency.

Mar 18 • 14:53 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Senegal government seeks probe into AFCON 2025 decision

Senegal has requested an international investigation into corruption related to the CAF's decision to reverse its Africa Cup of Nations victory in favor of Morocco.

Mar 18 • 14:29 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Sports

CAN 2025: Senegal requests an international investigation for 'suspicions of corruption' following the withdrawal of its title in favor of Morocco

Senegal's government has called for an international investigation into potential corruption after its title for CAN 2025 was unexpectedly awarded to Morocco.

Mar 18 • 13:26 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Senegal government intervenes in Morocco AFCON row as call for corruption investigation made

The Senegalese government is urging an international investigation into alleged corruption by the Confederation of African Football following Senegal's title stripping after the Africa Cup of Nations final against Morocco.

Mar 18 • 13:23 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

The Senegalese government calls for an international investigation after the national team was stripped of the Africa Cup

The Senegalese government has called for an international investigation into alleged corruption within the African Football Confederation (CAF) after the national team was stripped of its title in the Africa Cup of Nations 2025.

Mar 18 • 12:36 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

STT Identified Risks of Possible Biased Fund Distribution in the Media Support Fund

The STT has found potential biases and risks in the distribution of funds from the Media Support Fund due to the structure of its council.

Mar 18 • 11:52 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Preserving the Name of Ecuador

The article emphasizes the importance of maintaining Ecuador's national honor in the face of international criticism, particularly regarding issues of corruption.

Mar 18 • 11:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Bottom Left: A Fraud on the President? A Turk directs the ministry

The article discusses a potential controversy concerning a Turkish individual allegedly managing a Czech ministry, raising questions about governance and accountability.

Mar 18 • 11:00 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

In a case of information technology fraud, among those arrested are also state officials

Latvian police arrested 21 people, including state officials, in connection with a €1.5 million information technology procurement fraud investigation led by the European Public Prosecutor's Office.

Mar 18 • 09:09 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
Crime & Justice

21 people arrested in connection with a 1.5 million euro IT procurement fraud case, including government officials

21 individuals, including government officials, have been arrested in Latvia for their involvement in a scheme to defraud 1.5 million euros in IT procurements funded by the European Regional Development Fund.

Mar 18 • 07:07 UTC

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