Internal Directive on Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the financing of Terrorism

Introduction
1. In executing its mandate, Africa CDC complies with the African Union Anti-Fraud and Corruption Policy adopted by the Executive Council through the decision EX.CL/864(XXVI)I, Annex 5. The Policy confirms (paragraph 1) that the AU is committed to preventing: i) fraud and corruption perpetrated by AU staff members and non-staff employees; ii) fraud perpetrated against AU by cooperating partners, suppliers or other third parties; and iii) any collusive practices among any such parties. The Policy notes (paragraph 6) that it will cover fraudulent, corrupt, collusive, coercive and obstructive practices as well as explicit provisions on other international prohibitive practices such money laundering and terrorist financing in its operation.