Transparency International - Daily Corruption News (19 Jan 2016)

19 January 2016 Today's top story Global: Corruption in military defence spending could be behind rise in Africa terror attacks Time (TI mention) A series of recent terror attacks across Africa have raised fears of a new wave of extremist violence. Terrorism analysts have posited that al-Qaeda is vying for attention and territory with upstart ISIS in a region rife with instability. But as much as terrorist groups thrive on government weakness, military corruption also plays an important role, according to a new report on corruption in military defense spending in Africa.

More news Brazil: Brazil Petrobras securities probe may win judgments this year Reuters China: Senior China official dealing with Taiwan probed for graft Reuters Mexico: Money laundering probe targets Mexican actress in 'El Chapo' case Reuters South Africa: Thami Tsolekile named in South African cricket match-fixing investigation The Guardian Sweden: Flat 'queue jump' scandal sparks corruption probe The Local Sweden UK: Guernsey money laundering fines could rise to £4m BBC Vatican City: Former Vatican official Nunzio Scarano cleared of corruption BBC

Blogs and opinion Global: What would drive a tennis champion to cheat? The Guardian Mexico: 10 steps to eradicate corruption The Huffington Post (TI mention)

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