Fight Against Corruption: Salima Mousserati Positions Algeria as a Unifying Actor in Africa
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- 9 août
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A Strong Plea for African Cooperation and a Joint Fight Against Corruption, Led by an Algerian Female Voice
The 7ᵗʰ session of the General Assembly of the Association of African Anti-Corruption Authorities (AAACA) was held in Algiers, under the theme: “Asset Recovery: Strengthening Cooperation and the Exchange of Expertise for a Strong and United Africa Against Corruption and Capital Flight.”
The event, which brought together representatives from 29 African countries through their national anti-corruption bodies, was organized within the framework of the African Union Convention on Preventing and Combating Corruption. This high-level meeting helped consolidate continental dialogue and strengthen interstate cooperation against a transnational scourge that undermines Africa’s development.
Algeria, a Committed Host and Driver of Cooperation
In her address, Mrs. Salima Mousserati, President of the High Authority for Transparency, Prevention, and Combating Corruption (HATPLC), emphasized that Algeria’s hosting of this session reflects “the renewed expression of its commitment to implementing the African Convention on Combating Corruption, particularly in terms of cooperation and coordination between the continent’s states.”
She recalled that Algeria, as a member of the AAACA, supports any initiative aimed at strengthening coordination, cooperation, and the exchange of expertise among African countries, shares its best practices, and encourages mutual assistance between nations.
A Tribute to the Role of Women in Governance
Mrs. Mousserati’s speech, as a leading female figure in the field of transparency and governance in Africa, illustrates the growing influence of women in diplomacy and public administration. Her intervention contributed to projecting the image of an Algeria firmly committed to pan-African cooperation.
The Major Announcements from the AAACA
The President of the AAACA, Khaled Abdelrahman, praised Algeria’s unwavering support in the fight against corruption, describing its commitment as a tangible demonstration of African solidarity and leadership.He also announced:
The upcoming creation of an African Research and Studies Center on Anti-Corruption, intended to become a scientific and technical reference for the continent.
The implementation of a continental survey to identify research and training needs, in order to design solutions tailored to African realities.
Closed-door sessions for concrete decisionsOver two days, the session addressed strategic issues, including:
The election of a new Secretary-General of the AAACA.
The presentation of the 2023–2024 Annual Report on the fight against corruption in Africa.
A panel discussion on national experiences in asset recovery, public integrity, and anti-corruption measures.
NGOs and Institutions: A Partnership Still to Be Built in Africa
It is also essential to highlight the major role that non-governmental organizations (NGOs) could play in combating corruption, crime, capital flight, and money laundering.However, despite their potential, NGOs remain largely marginalized in Africa.Without genuine synergy between African anti-corruption institutions and NGOs, it will be difficult for the continent to catch up with the rest of the world, where such partnerships are essential drivers of progress.
Conclusion
This 7ᵗʰ session reaffirmed Algeria’s central role as a unifying actor in building a united African front against corruption.The presence and intervention of Salima Mousserati helped shed light on the decisive contribution of women in public policy and governance, sending a strong message: a strong and ethical Africa will also be built through female leadership.
For complete information and to stay updated on the efforts of the High Authority for Transparency, Prevention and Anti-Corruption (HATPLC), you can download its official journals and reports.
Département presse & médias de l'OMSAC
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