Ruth First’s ‘activist research’ approach, combining rigorous inquiry with political purpose, offers a guide for the fight against graft

Corruption is no longer a domestic issue; it is a transnational crime and national systems cannot control it on their own

If the court is to succeed, African states must not simply follow. It is not about importing solutions but about shaping them.

The destruction of indigenous forests, which act as carbon sinks, is also driven by foreign demand

The next GGA milestone will hopefully be marked by wins against corruption

Combined with the establishment of a UN Tax Convention, this court could become a powerful force in combating corruption and illicit financial flows, particularly by multinationals and the super wealthy, that rob nations of revenue for development