Africa

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British colonial rule linked to legacy of corruption by Africa’s rulers

By Merima Ali; Odd-Helge Fjeldstad and Abdulaziz B. Shifa October 28th, 2020 Corruption is considered one of the main contributors to Africa’s development challenges, but less is known about the determinants of corruption and why the levels of corruption vary between countries. A new study finds that the legacy of colonial rule and its influence on local elites (chiefs) may…