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Corruption activities account for 5% of the USD 50 billion that Africa wastes on illicit funds flow, according to the Mbeki’s report. Furthermore, 94% of the 34,000 African children interviewed in 2018 admitted that corruption has a negative impact on their lives, as reported by UNICEF. And regrettably, only 5 African countries scored above 50 out of 100 on good governance, according to Transparency International’s annual report.

Though these figures show how corruption has gotten out of hand within the African continent, they do not always accurately reflect the everyday reality of the African citizen in the face of this scourge. Beyond figures, the human aspect of corruption should not be overlooked.

Among the 94% children who complain about corruption, we often forget the one who could not secure a place at school because his/her parents refused to bribe the person in charge, or the one who had to pay the teacher in order to get good grades, etc.

However, the human aspect related to corruption is not always so grim.

There are women and men courageous enough to take a hard stance against this issue. In developing policy, raising awareness, refusing to be corrupt, these women and men strongly believe there is hope to reverse the current trend and lend a hand in dealing with corruption.

This magazine aims to celebrate the commitment of these women and men and showcase the progress made through determination and perseverance. By way of example, today 70% of Member States have ratified the African Union Convention on Preventing and Combating Corruption.

This magazine also endeavours to remind that despite the undeniable progress, much work remains to be done, and we all have our share of responsibility in this struggle.