EACC boss Abdi Mohamud elected to African anti-corruption body

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission's Chief Executive Officer, Abdi Ahmed Mohamud, has been elected to the Executive Committee of the African Association of Anti-Corruption Authorities (AAACA).

Abdi was elected to represent the Eastern Africa Region at the 8th AAACA General Assembly in Nairobi, a forum that brought together heads and senior officials of anti‑corruption agencies from across the continent.

His election places Kenya in a key decision-making position within the continental body responsible for strengthening cooperation in the fight against corruption.

The Executive Committee, comprising representatives from Africa’s five regions, will serve for a three-year term.

The CEO will serve alongside Northern Africa's representative Abdulla Gadir Bo of Libya, Gaoretelelwe Leonard Lekgetho of South Africa (Southern Africa), Alexandra Zoe of Liberia (West Africa), and Bénie‑Laure Kamwiziku Kusanzakana of the Democratic Republic of Congo (Central Africa).

The General Assembly also elected new leadership to steer the Association over the next three years. Dr Modibo Sacko of Mali was elected President of AAACA, while Michael Reza of Zimbabwe was elected First Vice President. Khaled Benguernane of Algeria was elected Second Vice President.

In his acceptance speech, Dr Sacko pledged to build on the achievements of the outgoing leadership and strengthen ongoing institutional reforms within the Association.

He also committed to advancing the Africa Anti-Corruption Studies and Research Centre (CEREAC), a flagship initiative aimed at enhancing research, training, and knowledge-sharing among anti-corruption institutions across Africa.

The Assembly further resolved that Libya will host the 9th AAACA General Assembly, reinforcing the Association’s commitment to regional rotation and cooperation in addressing corruption on the continent.