(October 18, 2004) African governance has been "polluted by western intrusion," James Wolfensohn, the head of the World Bank, said on Friday.
Former oil-for-food chief may be charged
(October 18, 2004) American prosecutors are considering charges against Benon Sevan, the former head of the U.N. oil-for-food program, who has been accused of accepting millions of dollars in kickbacks from Saddam Hussein’s regime.
Corruption running rampant in new state institutions
(October 15, 2004) Corruption is reportedly running rampant in the new Iraqi government, according to Judge Radi al-Radi, who heads the Commission on Public Integrity established by the Coalition Provisional Authority to monitor corruption.
Carlyle pulls out of Iraq debt recovery consortium
(October 15, 2004) The Carlyle Group, a large investment firm linked to US and British politicians, has pulled out of a scheme to recover billions of dollars from Iraq, after documents came to light detailing the secret proposals of a consortium with which it was involved.
Debt deal controversy: Iraq
(October 15, 2004) High-profile author-activist Naomi Klein this week alleged a consortium, involving a US investment firm linked to President George Bush’s Iraq debt envoy, James Baker, had offered to use its influence to help Kuwait collect $27 billion in reparations from Iraq.
Corruption a two-way street
(October 14, 2004) The only way to find a solution to corruption is to address the problem from both the supply-side and the demand side, say participants at an African conference on governance.
Japan wants vast majority of Iraq’s debt forgiven
(October 14, 2004) Japan’s top financial diplomat on Thursday said Tokyo wants the vast majority of Iraq’s debt to be written off, but did not specify an exact percentage.
Jubilee Iraq Press Release: Condemnation of James Baker’s double dealing on Iraq
(October 13, 2004) Naomi Kline revealed today that James Baker has serious conflicts as regards Saddam’s debt. Jubilee Iraq has been critical of Baker’s involvement in this issue since his appointment last December. The latest revelations are particularly shocking, but are in harmony with the odious nature of the original loans to Saddam.
Amount of Iraqi debt to Russia not established so far
(October 13, 2004) The exact amount of the Iraqi debt to Russia has not been established so far, which makes it impossible to adopt any resolutions on writing it off, Sergei Kirpichenko, ambassador at large of the Russian Foreign Ministry, told reporters.
Iraq pleads for financial assistance
(October 13, 2004) Iraq’s acting deputy leader pleaded with donors Wednesday to fulfill their promises of aid to help rebuild his war-ravaged nation.
The oil-for-food scandal
(October 11, 2004) The U.S. should cut off all contributions to the United Nations until it cooperates fully in exposing what may well be the biggest criminal enterprise in history: editorial.
Iraq’s bigger picture
(October 10, 2004) The Iraqi foreign debt is the most visible remaining symbol of international complicity with Saddam Hussein’s bloody reign.
‘Positive steps’ in Equatorial Guinea?
(October 9, 2004) New wealth has been almost exclusively used for the enrichment of the country’s leaders, writes leader of opposition party.
Pinochet son on fraud charge
(October 8, 2004) Former dictator General Augusto Pinochet’s older son was formally charged today with fraud in an investigation linked to the illegal sale of vehicles, and prosecutors said they will seek a three-year prison sentence.
Canadian Iraq advocacy group demands debt transparency from France, Germany, and Russia
(October 8, 2004) Iraq advocacy group, the Iraqi-Canadian Society, issued letters this week to the leaders of France, Germany, and Russia requesting 100 percent debt cancellation for Iraq.
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