Following the Money
Closing Africa’s Illicit Financial Flow Leakages
11 September 2026 · 14:30–16:30 CAT
Rescheduled from 28 August 2026
Illicit financial flows continue to deprive African countries of billions in public resources each year—undermining development, equity and trust in public institutions. Weak procurement controls, opaque ownership structures and limited cross-border cooperation remain key enablers.
This webinar will explore how strengthened PFM systems, enhanced procurement transparency and data-driven oversight can disrupt illicit financial flows and financial crime. Participants will examine how beneficial ownership frameworks, digital tools and coordinated enforcement can close critical leakages. The session will reinforce the Accountant-General’s role as a frontline defender of public resources and a key actor in national and regional anti-IFF strategies.
Meet the speakers
Prof. Teerooven Soobaroyen
Professor of Accounting · Aston University
His research addresses accounting, accountability and governance, particularly in Global South contexts.
Philippe Lassou
Associate Professor of Accounting · University of Guelph
His research examines accounting, governance and development in developing countries, with a focus on government and indigenous development issues.
Lonah Chepkwony, CPA
PhD researcher · University of Guelph
Her research focuses on sustainability reporting, accountability, ESG and institutional transparency, including how reporting can support sustainable practices among SMEs in African contexts.
Siphiwe Stanley Mahlangu, FP(SA)
Director: Forensic Audit Services · South African National Treasury
A forensic practitioner and anti-financial crime specialist with more than 20 years of experience in forensic investigations, fraud risk management, corruption investigations, money laundering and illicit financial flows.
Agnes Macaulay
Accountant General · The Gambia
Featured in AAAG’s official programme for special remarks.
Explore the presentations
South African perspective
Siphiwe Mahlangu, National Treasury, South Africa. Following the Money: Closing Africa’s Illicit Financial Flow Leakages. 14 pages.
Illicit financial flows and financial irregularities
Lonah Chepkwony, Philippe Lassou and Teerooven Soobaroyen. Research project: Addressing Illicit Financial Flow and Financial Irregularities in Offices of Accountants General in Africa: Exploring Detection and Mitigation Mechanisms. 16 pages.
Rwanda experience
Rwanda experience on e-procurement, supplier verification and the data-driven prevention of procurement leakages. 16 pages.