Fighting kleptocracy with human stories
Opening Central Africa (OCA) is a coalition fighting kleptocracy in Central Africa through human stories and collective action.
Investigative Storytelling
We uncover and narrate real stories of corruption’s impact on ordinary people. Our team and partners conduct journalistic investigations to reveal how funds are siphoned and who is responsible
Grassroots Engagement
Through community workshops, social media campaigns, and public forums, we engage citizens – especially youth, women, and marginalized groups – in the fight against corruption.
Coalition & Capacity Building
OCA strengthens civil society by sharing skills and resources among our partners.
Together, we can open Central Africa to a future of transparency and justice.
Stories
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Explore our stories across Cameroon, Chad, Equatorial Guinea, Republic of Congo, Angola and beyond. Learn about the challenges, see how communities are fighting back
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Which Came First, the Virus or the “Icing”?
The COVID-19 pandemic exposed the severe impact of kleptocracy in Central Africa, particularly affecting healthcare systems in Cameroon, Chad, Congo-Brazzaville, and Equatorial Guinea. Corruption led to mismanagement and a high death toll, with emergency funds unaccounted for and governmental abuses rampant. The Central African Coalition Against Kleptocracy aims to combat these issues.
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Unlocking Africa’s Future: The Strategic Imperative of Beneficial Ownership Transparency
Corruption thrives in Africa’s resource-rich economies due to a lack of transparency, particularly in beneficial ownership registrations. The absence of reliable data exacerbates illicit financial flows and weakens public trust. Although reform initiatives are emerging, such as accountability actions against multinational corporations, urgent measures are necessary to enhance transparency and foster sustainable growth.
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Trucking around COVID-19: the million missing
In Angola, widespread corruption by elites exacerbates the struggles of ordinary citizens during the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite promises of support, bureaucratic decrees and systemic inefficiencies hinder access to essential services like testing. Jorge, a truck driver, exemplifies the hardships faced, emphasizing the dire need for accountability and improved public welfare.
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OCA is building the civic backbone Central Africa needs—uniting local voices to confront transnational corruption and reclaim democratic space.
Tutu Alicante
Executive Director, EG Justice
