Nigeria Beats Ghana as Island Nation Maintains Status as Least Corrupt African Country

In a latest report released by Transparency International, Nigeria has emerged as the most corrupt country in Africa, scoring 26 out of 100 points and ranking 140 out of 180.

Ghana, on the other hand, scored 42 out of 100 points and ranked 80 out of 180, signifying that Nigeria is more corrupt than Ghana. Other countries that share Nigeria's score of 26 include Uganda, Mexico, Madagascar, Iraq, and Cameroon.

The report also showed that Denmark topped the list as the least corrupt country globally, scoring 90 points. Finland came in second with 88 points, while Singapore took third spot with 84 points. Europe dominated the top 10 cleanest list, leaving no African country to compete.

However, Seychelles emerged as the least corrupt African nation, ranking 80 out of 180 and scoring 72 points. Cape Verde came in second among African nations, scoring 62 points and ranking 35 out of 180.

Conversely, South Sudan, Somalia, and Venezuela were ranked as the most corrupt countries globally for 2024. The Transparency International Director, Francois Valeria, described corruption as a dangerous problem that impacts every part of the world, emphasizing that progress is being made in many countries.

However, he noted that while 32 countries have witnessed significant reductions in corruption levels since 2012, considerable work remains to be done. According to Valeria, 148 countries remain stagnant or have worsened since 2012.

The report also underscored the impact of corruption on climate action, highlighting how it hinders progress in reducing emissions and adapting to the global warming crisis.

"It's clear that corruption is not only a problem for Africa but also affects nearly every country in the world," Valeria stressed.