(August 9, 2002) President Enrique Bolaños accused his predecessor, Arnoldo Alemán, tonight of having stolen nearly $95 million.
I.M.F. loan to Brazil also shields U.S. interests
(August 9, 2002) To hear the Bush administration tell the story, there is one main reason that Brazil should be rescued with a $30 billion loan while Argentina should get nothing: Brazil has been good; Argentina has been bad.
Sanctions busters sued for $100bn
(August 9, 2002) The lawyer who led a successful campaign for Holocaust reparations will launch a courtroom battle in New York today to try to force several multinational corporations to pay up to $100bn (£65bn) to people who suffered under apartheid in South Africa.
Is there a future for Indonesia without the IMF?
(August 8, 2002) Indonesia saw a lively debate regarding its future relationship with the IMF. It has been instigated by Planning Minister Kwik Kian Gie and it has ended with the cabinet decision to extend the current arrangement with the IMF till end 2003.
Jakarta wants judges fired over Manulife
(August 8, 2002) Indonesia’s Justice Ministry said it has recommended the firing of three judges who declared bankrupt the local subsidiary of Canadian insurer Manulife Financial Corp. after the firm alleged that bribery influenced their decision.
Kalu wants government to reschedule states debt
(August 8, 2002) Abia state governor has urged the federal government to reschedule the payment of all the loans owed by state governments in the country in order to reduce the sufferings of the masses.
Apartheid victims seek billions
(August 8, 2002) Lawyers representing South African apartheid victims seeking billions of dollars for “blood and misery” from German, Swiss and US firms will present their claims in New York on Friday.
African governments urged to stop corruption
(August 7, 2002) The Nigerian deputy senate president, Senator Ibrahim Mantu, has decried corruption amongst government officials in Africa.
I will probe frivolous debts – presidential aspirant
(August 7, 2002) What I am saying is that we will look into that case and all other cases which has to do with government officials borrowing monies and making the poor taxpayers of Nigeria responsible for their personal borrowings.
US holocaust lawyer to aid apartheid reparation
(August 7, 2002) Jubilee South Africa was still in the process of defining the parameters of its international legal action on apartheid reparations, leading holocaust lawyer Michael Hausfelt, said in Johannesburg on Saturday.
US warning on corruption
(August 6, 2002) Mozambique should step up the reform of the public sector, and improve the management of foreign aid, in order gradually to reduce the level of corruption, advised Juan Marcelino.
Former justice pleads guilty to bribe charge
(August 6, 2002) Victor I. Barron, a former State Supreme Court justice in Brooklyn charged with receiving a bribe, pleaded guilty yesterday under an agreement that will send him to prison for at least three years.
Enron criminal probe focuses on alleged corruption abroad
(August 5, 2002) Federal prosecutors are investigating whether Enron Corp. for years bribed foreign government officials to win contracts for its far-flung operations abroad.
Why foreign investment eludes Nigeria – Jeter
(August 2, 2002) Efforts of Nigerian Government to attract foreign investment into the country would come to naught unless urgent steps are taken to tackle corruption, United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Howard Jeter has said.
Profiting from apartheid
(August 2, 2002) A week from today, in the U.S. District Court here, a class-action trial begins against companies that did business in South Africa during the apartheid years.
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