Justice Minister Abdellatif Ouahbi has announced that the government will soon present a series of draft laws targeting money laundering, illicit enrichment, conflicts of interest and corruption, a move welcomed by lawmakers from both the majority and the opposition. Speaking during question time in the House of Representatives, Ouahbi said the bills would be introduced […]
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Burkina Faso: Former Defense Minister under arrest
Burkinabe former Minister of Defense, Jean-Claude Bouda, was arrested on Tuesday, May 26. He is charged in particular with “money laundering” and “illicit enrichment”. Jean-Claude Bouda, close to Roch Marc Christian Kaboré, appeared before court for a hearing following a complaint by the National Anti-Corruption Network. Minister of Youth (2016-2017) and then of Defense (2017-2018) […]

