Corruption in the world is a vice that has gained in complexity. This has now become not only a factual question, but also a legal question. Swardt (2009) stated that “the fight against corruption is at the heart of the fight for human rights. Corruption has always greased the wheels of exploitation and injustice that characterize our world. From violent ethnic cleansing to institutionalized racism, political actors have abused the powers they have been given to focus on the gains of the few at the expense of the many” (p. 5). In a similar vein, Svensson (2005) describes corruption as “the misuse of a public office for private gain. Of course, misuse usually involves the application of a legal standard. Corruption so defined would include, for example, the sale of public assets by government officials, bribery in public procurement, kickbacks and embezzlement of public funds” (p. 20). This can be partly attributed to the need to adequately combat the ever-evolving corruption and its serious consequences in key sectors of the economy, governance and even socio-cultural cohesion. Corruption, defined as the abuse of public power for private gain, is an old topic (Peyton & Belasen 2012). Individuals who practice corruption exhibit vicious behaviors and deteriorated personal values ​​or traits, generating serious and lasting toxic effects on other individuals, families, organizations, and even entire societies that they rule. According to Agbiboa (2012), “in the Western world, corruption in all areas its manifestations are now considered an evil, a set of unethical activities that hinder economic and social development” (p. 111) . Increasing the number of effective international strategies against corruption is easier said than done. Corruption enric...... middle of paper ...... goals and objectives. Fighting corruption means pontificating and overcoming obstacles that stand in the way of citizens' right to equal participation in the rights and accountability of public institutions. The second chapter focuses on the review and analysis of various publications and sources organized around thematic areas which include the following: causes of corruption. corruption, anti-corruption strategies and the weaknesses of these strategies. Finally, chapter three constitutes the conclusion of the study, which makes some observations and makes recommendations in the form of critiques on the shortcomings of existing strategies and the ever-changing form of corruption. It also offers some recommendations for changes and improvement in leadership, as well as legal, institutional, advocacy and education strategies that would help fight corruption..