Tanzania, April 13 -- Arusha. Top anti-corruption officials from across Africa are meeting in Arusha for a two-day gathering focused on closing gaps that continue to cost the continent an estimated more than $100 billion annually through corruption and illicit financial flows.

The meeting of the Executive Committee of the Association of African Anti-Corruption Authorities (AAACA), held on Monday, April 13 and 14, 2026, brings together heads of anti-corruption bureaus from nine member countries to work on improving continental cooperation in fighting corruption.

The session comes at a time when several global reports show Africa loses more than $100 billion every year, with some estimates suggesting the figure could be higher due to hidd...