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TI’s ‘Strengthening Public Oversight’ report calls for stronger, more independent oversight institutions and greater transparency to improve accountability and reduce corruption risks in government systems

by AdrianaAMLP | May 29, 2026

The report sets out good practices for partnerships between civil society organisations and supreme audit institutions across the audit cycle, covering planning, implementation, dissemination and follow-up. Drawing on experiences from Malawi and Zambia, as well as...

Council of the EU expands its Iran sanctions framework to target those undermining freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, enabling asset freezes, travel bans, and financial restrictions

by AdrianaAMLP | May 22, 2026

The decision follows heightened concerns over threats to maritime security and commercial shipping routes linked to Iranian actions and regional instability in the Gulf. The expanded framework enables the EU to impose targeted restrictive measures against actors...

Council of the EU extends sanctions on Syria’s former al-Assad regime until 1 June 2027, while removing seven entities, including the Defence and Interior Ministries, from its sanctions list

by AdrianaAMLP | May 18, 2026

The measures continue to target individuals and organisations associated with repression, human rights violations, and support for the former Syrian regime, including restrictions on financing, trade, and asset access. The Council also de-lists certain economic...

OFAC sanctions former DRC President for backing M23 and its AFC coalition, fueling deadly conflict, mass displacement, and instability in eastern DRC while undermining peace efforts

by AdrianaAMLP | Apr 30, 2026

The measures follow allegations that Kabila provided financial support, encouraged military defections, and sought to influence political developments in coordination with the M23 movement and the Alliance Fleuve Congo coalition. Treasury frames the sanctions as part...

OFAC targets 5 senior Nicaraguan officials, freezing their U.S. assets and striking at the regime’s financial, labor, communications, and military apparatus used to repress political opponents

by AdrianaAMLP | Feb 26, 2026

Action targets senior figures leading Nicaragua’s financial-intelligence, telecommunications, labour and military-intelligence bodies for supporting the regime’s campaign against political opponents and civil society. The designations block any property or interests...

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TI’s ‘Strengthening Public Oversight’ report calls for stronger, more independent oversight institutions and greater transparency to improve accountability and reduce corruption risks in government systems

Council of the EU expands its Iran sanctions framework to target those undermining freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, enabling asset freezes, travel bans, and financial restrictions

Council of the EU extends sanctions on Syria’s former al-Assad regime until 1 June 2027, while removing seven entities, including the Defence and Interior Ministries, from its sanctions list

OFAC sanctions former DRC President for backing M23 and its AFC coalition, fueling deadly conflict, mass displacement, and instability in eastern DRC while undermining peace efforts

OFAC targets 5 senior Nicaraguan officials, freezing their U.S. assets and striking at the regime’s financial, labor, communications, and military apparatus used to repress political opponents

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