Our summary
Adopted in Maputo in July 2003 and in force since 2006, the AU Convention is the main regional anti-corruption treaty for Africa. Most AU member states have ratified it.
It asks states to criminalise bribery, illicit enrichment, diversion of property and money laundering, to require asset declarations from public officials, to protect whistleblowers, to make political party funding transparent, and to cooperate on investigations and asset recovery. It also covers corruption in the private sector.
How auditors use it: Use it as background when you assess anti-corruption risk and controls for operations in Africa, alongside UNCAC and the local law of each country.