Analysis: Aviation fears grow over Russia fallout from Ukraine crisis reuters.com/business/aeros…

#Kenyan Deputy President William Ruto claimed his government would build & empower independent institutions charged with fight against #corruption. Ironically, he too had been accused of corruption & even linked with the assassination of Jacob Juma. Amb.Francine MUYUMBA NKANGA 🇨🇩 Rashid Abdi

The US has decided to reopen its embassy in #Solomon Islands to counter China’s growing presence in the #Pacific. With this, the region is expected to receive more diplomatic and security resources, for it is a vital part of the #IndoPacific. #China Marise Payne Stephen Dziedzic

The Indonesian army has continued to commit human rights abuses in #WestPapua since 1962. Political leaders like #LuhutBinsar with huge financial interests in mining operations in #papua have kept quiet over the extrajudicial killings by military. #PapuanLivesMatter Zack Fink

#Elections2022: Discontented young voters could swing upcoming presidential elections in #SouthKorea over rising #corruption scandals, gender inequality & soaring house prices. Those who initially backed President Moon Jae-in now perceive him as hypocritical & inept. Martin Soong

The geopolitical jitters amid escalating #RussiaUkraineCrisis have driven up the #Oilprices. According to the #IEA forecast, the global oil demand this year is considerably upwards. It is expected to increase to 99.4%. #russianinvasion #Ukraine Logan Bowers 🏗️ 🏘️ Mike Sommers

Remember this? Hillary tweeted this one week before the 2016 election. As it turns out, it was all a crock, bought and paid for by the Hillary campaign and dutifully reported by the corrupt corporate media.

#IOC statement describing due diligence on suppliers ahead of #Beijing2022 contained gaps, less audit transparency & lack of analysis of suppliers’ responsible sourcing practices. Could suppliers be complicit in #HumanRights abuses across their broader business? Stu Woo Kenneth Roth

Swedish speed skater Nils van der Poel condemned #IOC as being "extremely irresponsible" in handing over games to a country that "violates #HumanRights as blatantly" as #China. He won two gold medals at #Beijing2022WinterOlympics & remained concerned for other players' safety.

#UN seeks answers over #Papuan #HumanRights abuses from #Indonesian government. Thousands have died in #military skirmish, worsened by bad weather, lack of food & medical care, while minister #LuhutBinsar is busy exploiting the region in the name of #development. Andreas Harsono

#CoronaVirusAT: 71% of #Austria’s residents are in favor of free #COVID19 tests, which are scheduled to end this month. Free testing has played a central role in Austria’s nationwide strategy in dealing with Covid-19, revoking could bring big changes. Liam Hoare Franz Schnabl

Tharin Pillay speaks about priorities for Corruption Watch, against issues of political will and capacity. What fits in the frame is protection for whistle-blowers, and specifically incentivising them; although not related to procurement, it is a simple tweak, and a quick win.

LOOK: Presidential candidate VP Leni Robredo was welcomed to the Old Antique Capitol Building/Antique Legislative Building by Antique Vice Governor Ed Denosta and Pandan Vice Mayor Mon-mon Gumboc, who gave her a bouquet of pink flowers. 📷 VP Leni Media Bureau Rappler

#SouthAfrica: Trial against Jacob Zuma & his co-accused French arms company Thales, over controversial multibillion-rand arms deal, would get under way on April 11. Zuma is alleged to have received 783 payments from Thales. Nick Hedley Dean Macpherson MP power987.co.za/news/zuma-thal…

#Indonesia hopes to develop world-class education system by 2025 but corruption within government is holding back the education outcomes. It has become a more severe social & political problem. Only youth can change dynamics in fight against #CORRUPTION. kevin 黄協龍 @febrofirdaus

Last 14 months have shown that reform in #Montenegro will be more difficult. It will perhaps be possible with DPS - Crne Gore's support in the interim. Public dissatisfaction with the Balkan country's fragile security has made matters worse. #CORRUPTION Peter Voinovich Miodrag Soric

Nord Stream 2 project has been facing accusations of money laundering in Germany. Anti-corruption group Transparency Germany says a supposed "climate & environmental protection" foundation set up by the state where NS2 hits Germany is concealing links to Gazprom. Kenneth Roth

#US #DemocracyInDanger #politics

For years the leftist media and #Democrats have issued warnings about "threats" to #American #Democracy and yet, much of it was projection. Former Democratic presidential nominee Tulsi Gabbard 🌺 pointed out the 'biggest threat' and where they were coming from. Daniella Diaz

Youth will grow up to play key roles as future leaders and as a driving force for social change in nations like #Indonesia, where #CORRUPTION has expanded rapidly. It’s almost certain to happen since Indonesian ministers like #LuhutBinsar have corrupted all sectors. Aaron Connelly