Abstract

It would seem like corruption has become a norm in most African states and institutions. The lack of consequence on corrupt people in Africa has increased the levels of corruption on the continent. The purpose of this study is to determine the factors that have led to the normalization of corruption in Africa and suggest possible solutions to end this penchant. The objective of this study was to investigate the extent to whichcorruption has become entrenched in Africa and why the various legal frameworks such as the African Union Convention on the Prevention and Regulation of Corruption (AUCPCC) have failed to stamp out corrupt practices in Africa in spite of it being ratified by 44 out of the 55 member states.The study applied secondary research methodology because of the availability of data that is related to the study. The study found that corruption has permeated all parts of society in Africa and has resulted in the retardation and collapse of the civil society, prevented the attainment of the SDG’s, maladministration and lack of socio-economic developmental advancement on a continent that has suffered from all forms of exploitation of its resources and peoples.

Key words: corruption, Africa, leadership, normalization, society, tendency, power