Corruption in Africa: Initiatives, Challenges, and the Road Map to Success

Corruption has existed for as long as humankind's history, and it's not a new phenomenon; it has been identified as the greatest obstacle to the world’s economic and social development, undermining and weakening the entire structure established to combat it. Its high impacts include undermining the rule of law and its accountability by diminishing the public trust in any country; various initiatives were taken in Africa, including the establishment of legal instruments, enactment of the existing statutes, policies, protocols, and even conventions to make sure that corrupt acts are eliminated if not controlled. Anti-corruption initiatives are the focus of this article's writer, as they remain one of Africa's major challenges. According to the findings, the prevalence of corruption in African governments is rooted in cultural norms and political conditions, and can be exacerbated by a sense of entitlement among the population. The current phenomenon of corruption in Africa is demonstrated by analysing and assessing secondary data collected using qualitative and quantitative methodological approaches that can be analysed and evaluated to explain the current phenomenon of corruption in Africa. Such a method gathers information from various key instruments, including case notes, legal instruments, and agencies established to identify trends and measure the scale of the problem. Ultimately, this article aims to provide valuable insights that explore challenges to fight against corruption.