Ivory coast has reaffirmed its commitment to the continental fight against corruption, with the High Authority for Good Governance (HABG) actively participating in the 7th General Assembly of the Association of Anti-Corruption Authorities of Africa (AAACA) in Algiers.
The assembly, which opened on 21 July 2025, brought together anti-graft agencies and experts from across the continent to address transparency, integrity, and strategies to combat corrupt practices. Ivory coast delegation is led by HABG president Zoro Bi Ballo Épiphane, accompanied by his technical advisor, underscoring the country’s resolve to strengthen international cooperation and share expertise in addressing systemic corruption.
The event coincided with African Anti-Corruption Day, held under the high patronage of Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune and hosted by Algeria’s High Authority for Transparency, Prevention and the Fight against Corruption (HATPLC).
AAACA president Khaled Abdelrahmane highlighted the importance of Algeria’s role as host, praising its support for the continent’s efforts toward transparency and good governance. In his address, Abdelrahmane underscored the urgency of coordinated action, emphasizing four key pillars: training, scientific research, international cooperation, and expertise sharing.
He warned that Africa’s anti-corruption efforts “will remain incomplete as long as the recovery of embezzled assets is not ensured,” a sentiment echoed by Algerian HATPLC member Abdelmadjid Keddi. Keddi stressed that reclaiming stolen assets is vital to repairing economic damage, dismantling corruption networks, fostering investment, and restoring public trust.
The assembly featured exchanges between representatives from Algeria, South Africa, and other states, who shared best practices and discussed mechanisms for international cooperation in asset recovery. Participants agreed that fighting corruption is no longer optional but a continental priority requiring coordinated, cross-border action to strengthen governance and improve living standards.
The two-day meeting, themed “Asset Recovery: Strengthening Cooperation and the Exchange of Expertise for a Strong and United Africa Against Corruption,” is expected to build momentum for concrete initiatives, moving beyond political declarations toward unified strategies.
Côte d’Ivoire’s active involvement, alongside Algeria’s leadership as host, reflects a growing regional commitment to tangible, cooperative action in the fight against corruption.
About The Author
