Africa Faces $88bn Illicit Financial Flows, Urges Edun

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•Africa loses an estimated $88 billion annually through illicit financial flows as of 2026.
•Nigeria has increased its international tax cooperation efforts to recover revenues lost to illicit financial flows.
•Edun highlighted the importance of strong institutions and reforms in curbing illicit financial flows during statements on March 31 and April 1, 2026.
•Illicit financial flows reduce government revenues, impacting public services and economic development in African nations.

What Could Happen If...

▸If African governments implement stronger institutional reforms then illicit financial flows could decrease, leading to increased government revenues and improved funding for public services.

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🌍African countries

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👤Adedeji(Advocate on illicit financial flows in Africa)👤Akinwumi Adesina Edun(Advocate on illicit financial flows in Africa)

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AFRICAVanguard (Nigeria)We must urgently tackle Africa’s $88bn illicit financial flows — Edun AFRICAThisDay (Nigeria)Edun: Nigeria has Expanded Int’l Tax Cooperation to Recover Revenues Lost through Illicit Financial Flows AFRICAVanguard (Nigeria)We must urgently tackle Africa’s $88bn illicit financial flows – Edun AFRICA

On April 1, 2026, Edun emphasized the urgent need to address Africa's $88 billion illicit financial flows to improve economic stability and development. Nigeria has expanded international tax cooperation to help recover lost revenues from these illegal money movements. Strengthening institutions and implementing reforms remain critical to reducing these financial losses across African countries.