Criminality and corruption Bound

Mauritania: Ex-President Verdict Puts Mauritania’s Legal System Under Spotlight

Mauritania’s high-profile corruption trial of former President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz has sparked a bigger conversation across West Africa, as his 15-year prison sentence has drawn widespread attention—not just for the verdict itself, but for what it reveals about how justice works in Mauritania.

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Book: Lafarge Group and the Islamic State

Lafarge’s indictment for financing terrorism reveals corporate entanglements with ISIS to maintain operations in Syria. In Personne morale, Justine Augier exposes how multinationals like Lafarge navigate ethics and profit in conflict zones, raising questions on global accountability.

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Algeria: Beware of forgery. New law seeks to reduce fraud and white collar crime

(Photo: Magistrates at the Court of Auditors) - Algeria must have some serious problems with official document forgery. Analysts say the practice is widespread given the heavy bureaucratic nature of the outdated administration and the equally outdated regulatory...
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Profile: The Controversial Legacy of Saddam Haftar: A Portrait of Corruption and Abuse

By Arezki Daoud: Khalifa Haftar, the powerful figure dominating eastern Libya, has orchestrated a regime where his sons wield significant political and military influence. Among them, Saddam Haftar emerges as a central figure, widely perceived as his father's heir...
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