Transparency International’s report ranks Cape Verde second only to Seychelles in fighting corruption in Sub-Saharan Africa. Ranking 31st among 180 nations, Cape Verde’s position is noteworthy. This year’s Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), formulated by Transparency International, awards Cape Verde 64 points. The scale ranges from zero, indicating high corruption, to 100, signifying utmost transparency. Cape […]
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