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Son of ex-Senegalese leader charged with corruption
17/04/2013 - SENEGAL

Son of ex-Senegalese leader charged with corruption

Karim Wade, the son of former Senegalese president Abdoulaye Wade, was charged with corruption on Wednesday, following an investigation into the $1.4 billion fortune he acquired during his father's rule.
Anti-Putin blogger trial adjourned in Russia
17/04/2013 - RUSSIA

Anti-Putin blogger trial adjourned in Russia

Anti-Putin protest leader Alexei Navalny appeared in a Russian court on Wednesday on charges of embezzlement. Navalny, a prominent anti-corruption blogger accused the Kremlin of orchestrating the trial. The trial was adjourned after 40 minutes.
Disgraced French minister gives up parliament seat
17/04/2013 - FRANCE

Disgraced French minister gives up parliament seat

France's former budget minister Jérôme Cahuzac, who resigned from the cabinet before being forced to admit that he had hidden 600,000 euros in offshore accounts, has announced he will quit as a member of the French National Assembly.
Senegal ex-president's son spends first night in cell
16/04/2013 - SENEGAL

Senegal ex-president's son spends first night in cell

Karim Wade, the flamboyant son of former Senegalese leader Abdoulaye Wade, was arrested in Dakar on Monday as part of an investigation into whether his considerable wealth was illegally acquired during his father's rule.
French ministers disclose personal wealth for first time
16/04/2013 - FRANCE

French ministers disclose personal wealth for first time

French authorities published the personal wealth of ministers on the government website on Monday in a bid to restore public confidence following a tax-evasion scandal which led to the resignation of former budget minister Jérôme Cahuzac.
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Morality in politics: Zero tolerance for tax dodgers
11/04/2013 - FACE-OFF

Morality in politics: Zero tolerance for tax dodgers

Morality in politics... Is France's political elite about to clean up its act? Pressed to restore public confidence in politicians after an embarassing tax fraud scandal involving the country's Budget Minister, the French President has ordered all members of his government to publicly declare their personal assets by Monday. The initiative launched a fierce debate here in France where many experts say it's often easier to talk about sex than money.
Hollande vows to 'moralise' politics (part 2)
10/04/2013 - THE DEBATE

Hollande vows to 'moralise' politics (part 2)

An ambitious plan to tackle corruption or a panic move? François Hollande's answer to the corruption scandal that's rocked his government is a series of measures that target both politicians... and the banks where they keep their money.
Hollande vows to 'moralise' politics
10/04/2013 - THE DEBATE

Hollande vows to 'moralise' politics

An ambitious plan to tackle corruption or a panic move? François Hollande's answer to the corruption scandal that's rocked his government is a series of measures that target both politicians... and the banks where they keep their money.
Libération draws fire for putting rumour on its front page
08/04/2013 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

Libération draws fire for putting rumour on its front page

FRENCH PAPERS, Weds. 08/04/13: Left-leaning Libération causes a stir by claiming the Elysée Palace is in a panic over rumours that another minister could have a secret bank account in Switzerland...and that would be Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius. Fabius has strongly denied these claims. It’s unclear why Libération would decide to put an unconfirmed rumour on its front page.
'Secrets of the rich who hide cash offshore'
04/04/2013 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

'Secrets of the rich who hide cash offshore'

IN THE WORLD PAPERS - 04/04/13: International papers react to the Jérôme Cahuzac scandal in France. Also, The Guardian says millions of documents have been leaked that reveal the identities of people hiding money in offshore bank accounts. The list is long, spans the world and is likely to have explosive consequences. Also, a Spanish princess is summoned to testify in court.
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