A new report has listed some Ugandan businessmen as working as proxies for powerful South Sudan generals to invest in companies and other property in Uganda. On December 15, 2013 a civil war broke out in the newly formed South Sudan after President Salva Kiir accused his deputy Riek Machar of attempting to overthrow the […]

Security Council Vote Set for Friday, May 29 The Sentry Urges Renewal of UN Arms Embargo and Targeted Sanctions for South Sudan May 28, 2020 (Washington, D.C.) – The United Nations Security Council is expected to vote tomorrow on a resolution to renew the South Sudan sanctions regime—including targeted sanctions and an arms embargo—which expires […]

On May 28, 2020, Shannon Mizzi, an investigator with The Sentry, gave an interview to the BBC World Service’s Business Update, Europe and Global Edition. Listen to the full interview below, beginning at minute 2:35.  

U.S. watchdog group, The Sentry, has alerted against major corruption and money laundering by high ranking military leaders in South Sudan. In a report released on Wednesday “Making a Killing: South Sudanese Military Leaders’ Wealth, Explained,” the sentry said that the fact the engagement in business activities of the last four army chiefs of staff […]

As Nation Faces COVID-19 with Corruption-Gutted Healthcare System: South Sudan Military Leaders’ Wealth Raises Red Flags for Corruption, Money Laundering   May 27, 2020 (Washington, D.C.) – As the Covid-19 pandemic hits hard across Africa and billions of dollars are being deployed in response, a new report published today by The Sentry raises red flags […]

Some of them started off as privates in the early 1980s, during the outbreak of the 21-year civil war. With time and experience, they climbed the military power ladder, making them household names. They include Oyay Deng Ajak, Gabriel Jok Riak, James Hoth Mai, and Paul Malong – each of whom held the position of army […]

As the Covid-19 pandemic hits hard across Africa and billions of dollars are being deployed in response, a new report published today by The Sentry raises red flags on risks of major corruption and money laundering by high ranking military leaders in South Sudan, a country with more generals than doctors… Click here to read the […]

The response to the Coronavirus pandemic will prove a bonanza for corrupt leaders who have historically robbed their countries of funds needed for the health and welfare of their citizens as trillions of dollars are disbursed without even the usual, ineffective safeguards. The panelists will discuss the immediate need to enhance transparency and accountability with […]

Le Covid-19 est en Afrique une bombe à retardement. Les risques, pour certains, sont connus. Les systèmes de soins de santé sont fragiles et surchargés, avec dix pays africains qui seraient totalement dépourvus de respirateurs artificiels. Les approvisionnements alimentaires sont instables et ont d’ores et déjà été soumis à des perturbations majeures. On compte par […]

Note: This op-ed originally appeared in Project Syndicate and was written by John Prendergast, Co-Founder of The Sentry. WASHINGTON, DC – COVID-19 is a ticking time bomb in Africa. Some of the risks are widely documented. Health-care systems are weak and overburdened, with ten African countries reportedly having no ventilators at all. Food supplies are unstable, and have already suffered major […]

La COVID-19 es una bomba de tiempo en África. Algunos de sus riesgos han sido ampliamente documentados: los sistemas de atención sanitaria son endebles y están sobrecargados; diez países africanos, según consta, no tienen ni siquiera un solo respirador. La provisión de alimentos es inestable y ya sufrió interrupciones importantes, y más de 18 millones de personas son refugiados o desplazados […]

By Sasha Lezhnev Yesterday, The Sentry joined a group of 73 nongovernmental organizations from across the globe in signing on to a joint advocacy statement on the issue of artisanal mining during the COVID-19 crisis. Addressing governments, banks, and companies that source minerals, the letter notes that over 40 million people work in artisanal mining worldwide, many of whom […]

En RDC, il n’y a pas que le procès du directeur de cabinet du président Vital Kamerhe, deux autres affaires défraient la chronique en ce début du mois de mai: le marché de rénovation de la salle plénière du Sénat et la découverte d’un trafic d’armes à Gbadolite. Derrière les sociétés citées dans ces dossiers, […]

In this episode, Juan Zarate, Chairman and Co-Founder, and Chip Poncy, President and Co-Founder, are joined by the Sentry’s John Prendergast and J.R. Mailey to discuss Kleptocracy, Financial Crime, and Instability. Click here to listen to the podcast. 

Note: This op-ed originally appeared in English in Haaretz, and was written by Sasha Lezhnev,  Deputy Director of Policy at The Sentry, and John Prendergast, Co-Founder of The Sentry. Lorsque les États-Unis imposent des sanctions à un homme d’affaires sans scrupules ou à une entreprise corrompue, on s’attend à des conséquences financières considérables. Cependant, certaines personnes […]

Arcadia is excited to present honorary doctoral degrees to U.S. Representative Madeleine Dean (PA-4th) and human rights activist John Prendergast at the University’s 2020 Commencement ceremonies, planned for Sept. 26. Representative Dean will receive an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree, while Mr. Prendergast will receive an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree. Both Representative Dean […]

On April 24, 2020, the Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day, the Aurora Humanitarian Initiative officially announced the opening of the nomination period for the 2021 Aurora Prize and called for putting forward inspiring humanitarians who go to extreme lengths to save the lives of others, including those fighting the global outbreak of COVID-19… Click here to read […]

Twelve rangers and five other people were killed in Virunga National Park in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo on Friday. It was the latest deadly incident in the park, where more than 150 rangers have been killed since 2006. Virunga, which includes large areas of intact rainforest that are home to […]

Note: This op-ed originally appeared in Haaretz and was written by Sasha Lezhnev,  Deputy Director of Policy at The Sentry, and John Prendergast, Co-Founder of The Sentry. When the United States places sanctions on a rogue businessman or corrupt corporation, the expectation is that significant financial consequences will result. Some targets of those sanctions, however, are […]

L’actualité nous montre que les criminels en cols blancs ne se trouvent pas seulement parmi les dirigeants de nos institutions et nos politiciens mais ils abondent également dans les banques. Dans notre pays, les banques qui se sont développées le plus rapidement au cours des 15 dernières années sont celles qui ont été créées et […]