# Press URL: https://www.transparency.org/en/press Type: Press Index Published: 2019-11-13 Updated: 2026-02-10 --- ## [US returns $2.5 million to The Gambia from confiscated assets](https://www.transparency.org/en/press/us-returns-to-the-gambia-corruption-compensation-payout) Funds recovered from property bought with misappropriated public money will support people harmed by former president Yahya Jammeh’s corruption and abuse of office Banjul/Berlin – Gambia Participates and Transparency International welcome the United States government’s announcement on 18 September that it will return approximately US$2.5 million to The Gambia… 22 September 2026 ## [Over 1000 Namibian workers seek landmark victim status in Iceland Fishrot case with Transparency International support](https://www.transparency.org/en/press/over-1000-namibian-workers-seek-landmark-victim-status-in-iceland-fishrot-case-with-transparency-international-support) Berlin – More than 1000 Namibian fisheries workers have been supported by Transparency International to submit formal claims to Icelandic prosecutors in a landmark legal effort that could influence… 10 July 2026 ## [All European countries failing to effectively protect whistleblowers](https://www.transparency.org/en/press/all-european-countries-failing-to-effectively-protect-whistleblowers) Berlin – All EU member states and candidate countries are still failing to adequately protect whistleblowers, more than six years after the EU Whistleblowing Directive was adopted, according to… 16 April 2026 ## [Corruption Perceptions Index 2025: Decline in leadership undermining global fight against corruption](https://www.transparency.org/en/press/corruption-perceptions-index-2025-decline-leadership-undermining-global-fight) At a time of massive Gen Z–led protests against corruption and a dangerous disregard for international norms by some governments, the 31st edition of Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index reveals a concerning picture of long-term decline in leadership to tackle corruption, alongside limited signs of progress Berlin, 10 February 2026 – Corruption is worsening globally, with even established democracies experiencing rising corruption amid a decline in leadership, according to Transparency International’s… 10 February 2026 ## [Corruption Perceptions Index 2025: Corruption across the Americas is damaging people’s lives and fuelling violence](https://www.transparency.org/en/press/corruption-perceptions-index-2025-corruption-across-americas-damaging-peoples-lives-is-fuelling-violence) Berlin, 10 February 2026 – The Americas show no progress in the fight against corruption, according to Transparency International’s 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) published today, with the… 10 February 2026 ## [Corruption Perceptions Index 2025: Europe must step up leadership in the fight against corruption](https://www.transparency.org/en/press/corruption-perceptions-index-2025-europe-must-step-up-leadership-fight-against-corruption) Berlin, 10 February 2026 – Despite ranking as the world's least corrupt region, progress against corruption in Western Europe and the European Union (EU) has stalled over the past decade. The… 10 February 2026 ## [Corruption Perceptions Index 2025: Public sector corruption sees Sub-Saharan Africa face the highest corruption levels globally](https://www.transparency.org/en/press/corruption-perceptions-index-2025-public-sector-corruption-sub-saharan-africa-face-highest-corruption-levels-globally) Berlin, 10 February 2026 – Corruption remains a serious problem in Sub-Saharan Africa, according to the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), released today by Transparency International. With an… 10 February 2026 ## [Corruption Perceptions Index 2025: Pacific governments falling short on anti-corruption commitments](https://www.transparency.org/en/press/corruption-perceptions-index-2025-pacific-governments-falling-short-anti-corruption-commitments) Berlin, 10 February 2026 – Corruption remains a persistent challenge across the Pacific, according to the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), released today by Transparency International.… 10 February 2026 ## [Corruption Perceptions Index 2025: Stronger institutions, freer civic space needed in Middle East and North Africa](https://www.transparency.org/en/press/corruption-perceptions-index-2025-stronger-institutions-freer-civic-space-needed-middle-east-north-africa) Berlin, 10 February 2026 – Corruption across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) remains deeply entrenched, with most governments failing to tackle public sector corruption according to the 2025… 10 February 2026 ## [Corruption Perceptions Index 2025: Weak institutions are fuelling corruption in Eastern Europe and Central Asia](https://www.transparency.org/en/press/corruption-perceptions-index-2025-weak-institutions-fuelling-corruption-eastern-europe-central-asia) Berlin, 10 February 2026 – Transparency International’s 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), published today, shows that weak institutions and democratic backsliding across Eastern Europe and… 10 February 2026 ## [Corruption Perceptions Index 2025: Stalling anti-corruption progress in Asia Pacific while public anger surges](https://www.transparency.org/en/press/corruption-perceptions-index-2025-stalling-anti-corruption-progress-asia-pacific-public-anger-surges) Berlin, 10 February 2026 – Corruption continues to pose a serious threat in the Asia Pacific region, according to the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) released today by Transparency… 10 February 2026 ## [Transparency International’s annual Corruption Perceptions Index to launch 10 February 2026](https://www.transparency.org/en/press/transparency-internationals-annual-corruption-perceptions-index-to-launch-10-february-2026) MEDIA ADVISORY BERLIN - Transparency International will release its annual Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) at 07:01 Central European Time on Tuesday 10 February 2026, providing updated global… 28 January 2026 ## [Transparency International condemns Brazilian government attacks on Transparency International Brazil](https://www.transparency.org/en/press/transparency-international-condemns-brazilian-government-attacks-on-transparency-international-brazil) Transparency International is extremely concerned that its Brazilian chapter is facing an escalation in harassment from elements within the Brazilian government, following the latest in a series of… 09 January 2026 ## [Prioritise rebuilding democracy in Venezuela to fight entrenched corruption](https://www.transparency.org/en/press/prioritise-rebuilding-democracy-in-venezuela-to-fight-entrenched-corruption-transparency-international) As the world reacts to the United States’ shocking military intervention in Venezuela, Transparency International is calling for restoring democracy to be prioritised, to protect the rights of… 08 January 2026 ## [Corruption-driven deforestation turbo-charges flood crisis in Sumatra](https://www.transparency.org/en/press/corruption-driven-deforestation-turbo-charges-flood-crisis-in-sumatra) Berlin — As severe flooding continues to displace families and threaten lives across Sumatra, Indonesia, Transparency International is warning that corruption has worsened the impact of the crisis on… 19 December 2025 Back Page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160 161 of 161 [Next](https://www.transparency.org/en/press.md/p2) ## Press contacts Transparency International offers journalists reliable, independent research and expertise on corruption, with solutions-orientated commentary and analysis available from thematic and regional experts. 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