Corruption has long been recognized as a significant obstacle to good governance, the protection of human rights, and sustainable development in Africa. While the literature on anti-corruption has flourished in recent decades, there remains a critical gap in understanding the gendered nature and impact of corruption in the African context. This article aims to address this gap by examining the intersectionality of gender and corruption in Africa. It explores the extent to which corruption affects women and men differently, taking into account the social, economic, and political factors that shape these disparities. The article highlights that despite the region\u27s commitment to combating corruption, as demonstrated by the African Union\u27s adoption of the African Convention on Preventing and Combating Corruption (AUCPCC) in 2003, there is limited attention paid to the gender dimensions of corruption in policy and institutional frameworks. By examining the existing anti-corruption laws and institutions in African countries and considering the regional context of conflicts and the peacebuilding process, the article analyzes the effectiveness of current paradigms in addressing the gendered aspects of corruption. Moreover, it explores the specific forms of corruption that disproportionately affect women and examines the consequences for gender equality, socio-economic development, and political stability in the region
