Daily Corruption News: 27 August 2012
Today's top story
Kenya: New Africa: why Kenya's corruption-buster has high hopes for the future
The Observer
Former journalist John Githongo, who was once forced to flee Kenya and his post as anti-corruption tsar, explains why he remains optimistic.
More news
Global: EU lawmakers favour tougher extractive industries bill
TrustLaw
Global: HSBC in settlement talks with U.S over money-laundering probe
Bloomberg
India: Indian PM dismisses charges of coal mine corruption
Voice of America
Pakistan: Pakistan court grants PM time in graft case
Al Jazeera
Slovakia: ‘Thanks, I do not take bribes’
Slovak Spectator (TI mention)
Multimedia of the week
Pakistan: Pakistan court gives prime minister more time to resolve corruption dispute
CNN
Blogs and opinion
Global: Corruption outside west raises hurdles in march of the makers
The Guardian (TI mention)
News from Transparency International
Web feature: US ruling on oil, gas and mining companies will make them more accountable
On the blog: Sunshine on the horizon for the oil, gas and mining cash
