Africa Money Laundering Newswire

FATF Invites Nigeria to Join Global Fight Against Money Laundering, Terror Financing

‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has extended a formal invitation to Nigeria to participate in its consultative processes, marking a significant recognition of the country’s growing influence in the global fight against money …

Alleged money laundering: Trial of Bauchi AG, BDC operator stalled

The trial of Mr Sirajo Jaja, the Accountant-General (AG), Bauchi State, and a Bureau de Change (BDC) Operator, Aliyu Abubajar, was on Monday, stalled at the Federal High Court in Abuja. By Taiye Agbaje The trial of Mr Sirajo Jaja, the Accountant-General ( …

Veep: ECOWAS must tackle money laundering head-On

Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has called for a robust system to combat the growing threats of money laundering, terrorism, and weapon financing in West Africa. She highlighted the severe consequences of illicit financial flows and …

Vice President calls for stronger regional unity in fight against money laundering, terrorism financing

Ghana’s Vice President, Prof Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has called for deeper regional cooperation in the fight against money laundering, terrorism financing, and the proliferation of weapons, urging ECOWAS member states to remain united and forward- …

Criminals always try to stay ahead but we’re prepared – FIC assures in fight against money laundering

The Chief Executive Officer of Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC), Ing Kwadwo Twum Boafo, has assured Ghanaians and the West African sub-region that his outfit, in collaboration with other governmental and ECOWAS institutions, is adequately prepared to …

‎GIABA Meeting: ECOWAS Leaders Seek Stronger Regional Collaboration Against Money Laundering, Terrorism Financing

‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎Regional leaders and top government officials from across West Africa have called for renewed commitment, unity, and pragmatic action in the fight against money laundering, terrorism financing, and other forms of financial crime, as …

Ghana Calls for Stronger West African Anti-Money Laundering Framework

Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has urged West African leaders to reinforce regional defenses against financial crimes during the Intergovernmental Action Group Against Money Laundering (GIABA) summit. Addressing delegates at the 2nd Extraordinary …

Veep Opoku-Agyemang charges West African leaders to help combat money laundering

GIABA Seeks ECOWAS Resident Representatives’ Support to fight Money Laundering, Illicit and Terrorism Financing in West ...

By Dominic Hlordzi The Inter-Governmental Action Group Against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA), an ECOWAS institution, is taking steps to leverage the influence of ECOWAS Resident Representatives in its efforts to combat money laundering, illicit …

Kano Electoral Commission Chairman, Others to Face ₦1.02 Billion Money Laundering Charges

The Chairman of the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC), Professor Sani Lawan Malumfashi, alongside the commission’s Secretary, Anas Muhammed Mustapha, and Deputy Director of Accounts, Ado Garba, are set to be arraigned on Monday, July 21 …

ENVOY KAPAMBWE LIGHTS UP A POSTIVE TRUMP LIGHT “TIMELY WAKE-UP CALL” AS AFRICAN ENVOYS LAUNCH CONTINENT-WIDE LEAGUE

ENVOY KAPAMBWE LIGHTS UP A POSTIVE TRUMP LIGHT “TIMELY WAKE-UP CALL” AS AFRICAN ENVOYS LAUNCH CONTINENT-WIDE LEAGUE Amb. Anthony Mukwita wrote- Lusaka, 20 July 2025 – Veteran Zambian diplomat Amb. Lazarus Kapambwe has stirred the foreign-policy waters with …

ICPC To Arraign Kano Electoral Commission Chairman, Others For Alleged N1.02billion Money Laundering

The Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC) has concluded plans to arraign the Chairman of the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC), Prof Sani Lawal Malumfashi, over an alleged N1.02 billion money …

‎ICPC to Arraign KANSIEC Chairman, Others Over Alleged N1bn Money Laundering

‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) will on Monday, July 21, 2025, arraign the Chairman of the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC), Professor Sani Lawan Malumfashi, and two …

₦1b money laundering: ICPC to arraign Kano electoral commission boss, scribe

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) will on Monday, July 21, arraign the Chairman of the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC), Professor Sani Lawan Malumfashi, alongside the commission’s Secretary …

Moroccan engineers, technicians defrauded by construction firms operating in Sub-Saharan Africa

Several Moroccan engineers and technicians have reportedly fallen victim to sophisticated fraud schemes orchestrated by local construction companies operating in major infrastructure projects across Sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in Chad, Mali, and Côte …

FIC urges strong political commitment to fight money laundering

Chief Executive Officer of the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) Ghana, Ing Kwadwo Twum Boafo, has called for strengthened political commitment and enhanced collaboration among ECOWAS member states to effectively combat money laundering, terrorism …

Alleged money laundering: Court admits evidence in trial of Sun Trust Bank MD

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Thursday, admitted in evidence, exhibits the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) tendered in the ongoing trial of two bank executives accused of complicity in the laundering of funds totaling $ …

“Urgent and essential”

Snowe craves Mali, Niger & Burkina Faso GIABA’s full admittance to arrest illicit activities By Lincoln G. Peters The Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States Parliament, Committee on Political Affairs, Peace, Security and Arms, Bomi …

Greylist exit in sight: SA braces for make-or-break Financial Action Task Force inspection

South Africa is set to take the final step toward exiting the Financial Action Task Force greylist, with an international assessment team scheduled to arrive in the country next week for an on-site evaluation. The FATF Africa Joint Group will visit South …

Never Give Up Day — The Celebration the World Was Waiting For

Once an idea, now a global movement, Never Give Up Day is quickly becoming the emotional anchor the modern world embraces. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Celebrated each year on August 18, Never Give Up Day has …

Gershman Mortgage Celebrates 70 Years of Trusted Lending - Clarksville Branch Anchors Company Legacy in Tennessee

Gershman Mortgage, one of the nation’s longest-standing independent mortgage lenders, marks its 70th anniversary with continued commitment to Clarksville. CLARKSVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, July 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Gershman Mortgage, one …

Gershman Mortgage Celebrates 70 Years of Service - West Des Moines Branch Honors Legacy of Local Lending

At the heart of that legacy is local leadership - and few branches reflect that better than the office right here in West Des Moines, Iowa. WEST DES MOINES, IA, UNITED STATES, July 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Gershman Mortgage, one of the …

Infopro Learning Named to Training Industry’s 2025 Top 20 AI Coaching & Learner Support Tools Companies List

Infopro Learning honored for AI coaching tools that enable adaptive learning, real-time support, and workforce transformation. PLAINSBORO, NJ, UNITED STATES, July 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Infopro Learning has been named to the 2025 Top AI …

Artificio Unveils Enterprise-Grade AI Automation for Accounts Payable (AP) & Accounts Receivable (AR) Workflows

Finance teams can now fully automate invoice capture, PO matching, payment reconciliation, and collections — boosting data accuracy and cash flow. IRVINE, CA, UNITED STATES, July 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Artificio is an intelligent document …

Brentwood Associates Closes $410 Million Continuation Fund for Watermill Express

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Brentwood Associates (“Brentwood”), a leading middle-market, growth-oriented private equity firm, is pleased to announce the successful closing of an oversubscribed single-asset …

Wealth Managers Turn to Fund Accounting Firms Amid Audit Pressures

Complex portfolios benefit from fund accounting firms offering compliance-aligned oversight and fund-specific execution. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, July 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As audit standards tighten and internal controls become more …

Intelligent Group Limited Resolves Nasdaq Bid Price Deficiency and Remains in Compliance with Nasdaq Listing Standards

Intelligent Group Limited (NASDAQ:INTJ) HONG KONG, July 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Intelligent Group Limited (Nasdaq: INTJ), a Hong Kong-based financial public relations company today announced that it has successfully regained full …

From pioneers of smart tools to advanced networks, DCCI Saudi unites global & regional forces in digital infrastructure

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, July 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Worldwide and regional leaders in materials science, cooling systems, EPC and O&M, IT, industrial automation and the wider digital infrastructure sector, to orchestrate their most …

Le Tour de Provence: Celebrating the Spirit of Tour de France and Provençal Charm

My French House Unveils "Le Tour de Provence", Celebrating the Spirit of Tour de France and Provençal Charm. LEEDS, UNITED KINGDOM, July 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the Tour de France excites with its stages through Provence, My …

Xeris Threat Lab Uncovers New LLM Attack Method: 'XERIS-005 – Reasoning Step Hopping'

New Xeris report details how MCP Servers can hijack individual reasoning steps in LLM workflows TEL AVIV, ISRAEL, July 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Xeris.ai, a cybersecurity startup specializing in securing Generative AI environments, today …

475 MW Behind‑the‑Meter Power Site in DFW Seeks Offtaker Amid Soaring Data Center Energy Needs

Texas’s newest 475 MW behind-the-meter (BTM) power site emerges alongside critical industry developments, reshaping how data centers secure dedicated capacity. DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, July 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As ERCOT’s …

Montgomery County Informal Slash Taxable Value by Billions

O'Connor discusses how the Montgomery County taxable value was reduced by billions in 2025. CONROE, TX, UNITED STATES, July 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Montgomery County rivals Fort Bend as the premier Houston-era suburb. Playing host to …

Arhasi Highlights the Role of AI in Strengthening Data Trust and Operational Efficiency

The next-generation enterprise data management demands real-time lineage, continuous data quality, and bias-free insights. FRISCO, TX, UNITED STATES, July 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Arhasi has announced AI.Digital Thread, an AI-powered …

Computer Recycling Expands Electronics Pickup & Recycling Services to Chevy Chase, MD

Secure on-site e-waste pickup services for all types of businesses throughout the Chevy Chase area. CHEVY CHASE, MD, UNITED STATES, July 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Computer Recycling today announced the beginning of its full‑service …

AllenComm Expands Learning Technology Advisory Practice to Help Enterprises Optimize Their Learning Ecosystems

SALT LAKE CITY, UT, UNITED STATES, July 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AllenComm, a leader in corporate learning and development solutions, has announced the launch of its expanded Learning Technology Advisory practice, which empowers L&D …

EXANTE Launches Pulse: AI That Turns Market Noise into Instant Insight

LIMASSOL, CYPRUS, July 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global prime broker EXANTE today announced the launch of EXANTE Pulse, a cutting-edge, AI-powered news aggregator set to revolutionise how professional investors consume, understand and act on real- …

Malta’s Exit Marks New Era for Latin America’s CRBI Programs

As Malta closes it's Golden Visa program, the shift in region popularity will turn towards Latin America. PANAMA, PANAMA, July 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As Malta officially scraps its golden passport scheme following an EU court ruling, …

Argent LNG Selects GIS Engineering to Lead 'Below-the-Bolts' FEED & Site Development for Flagship Port Fourchon Terminal

METAIRIE, LA, UNITED STATES, July 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a major step toward launching its next-generation LNG export terminal, Argent LNG has selected GIS Engineering as its “below-the-bolts” engineering partner, tasking the Louisiana …

New Book by Employment Law Strategist Offers Solutions for Workplace Culture Challenges

Employment attorney Tommie Jo Brode introduces Authentic Workplaces, a practical guide to building a legally sound, inclusive, and healthy company culture. HUDSON, OH, UNITED STATES, July 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Between burnout, lawsuits, …