The 2024 African Anti-Corruption Dialogue, organized by the African Union Advisory Board Against Corruption (AUABC), is currently taking place in Arusha, Tanzania.

This year’s event has drawn over 100 influential stakeholders, including government officials, civil society leaders, and anti-corruption experts, to discuss the critical need for stronger protections for whistleblowers who risk their safety to expose corruption.

With the theme “Effective Whistleblower Protection Mechanisms: A Critical Tool in the Fight Against Corruption,” the two-day forum aims to underscore the vital role whistleblowers play in exposing corruption across Africa. AUABC Chairperson Hon. Seynabou Ndiaye Diakhate emphasized, “Corruption, being a clandestine activity, may never be uncovered unless someone reports it or blows the whistle. The role of whistleblowers in exposing corruption is therefore of utmost importance.”

AUABC Executive Secretary Ms. Charity Hanene Nchimunya noted that the dialogue will address current gaps by identifying practical solutions, fostering partnerships, and advocating for stronger protection frameworks. "This dialogue will not only assess the current state of whistleblower protection systems across Africa but also aim to generate actionable recommendations to shape national laws and policies,” she added. The event is expected to produce a comprehensive report, with AUABC submitting key findings and recommendations to African Union policy bodies for future reforms.

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