A whistleblower is a person who discloses information regarding actions that are unlawful, illicit or against public interest, that he/she has witnessed, especially in the context of his/her work. By disclosing this information, whistleblowers take the risk of facing reprisal from those who are alleged of wrongdoing.
Find out more ...How we help whistleblowers
PPLAAF provides the following services for whistleblowers, NGOs, media and governments:
Secure Communication
Send us information and documents through our secure website, encrypted messaging service, and hotlines in French and English. Find out more on our Send Us Info page and our Tech page.
Legal Assistance
Our network of local and international lawyers can help you safely report crime and corruption, and protect you from retaliation. We can defend you against legal actions even if you do not have financial resources.
Media Assistance
We can direct your information and documents to an investigative journalist at a trusted publication. We have partnerships with media outlets throughout Africa who will produce quality articles based on your information and protect your identity.
Advocacy and Research
We advocate for strong legal rights and protections for whistleblowers by engaging with elected officials and policy-makers, and developing policy and research materials on whistleblower standards and practices.
Featured Posts
Press Releases and Featured Posts
South Africa: Zondo Commission whistleblower policy recommendations encouraging but insufficient
The Commission’s report shows major role played by whistleblowers in revealing State Capture
DRC: Companies linked to Dan Gertler sanctioned by the US
Companies linked to Dan Gertler sanctioned by the US
CongoHoldUp: Congolese food company wired $3m to Presidential Office
Egal, a company controlled by Kabila’s inner circle, has also received millions from public institutions through BGFIBank
Congo's top food importer received millions in public funds through ‘mafia bank’
The company Egal was managed and owned by former President Kabila’s inner circle
Congo Hold-up: Africa’s biggest leak reveals massive corruption in DRC and beyond
Former President Kabila’s inner circle and DRC elites embezzled public funds thanks to BGFIBank
Witness Podcast Episode 05: Punishment
In this episode we are looking at the topic of “punishment” for whistleblowers and one story that even ends in a death sentence.
Madagascar: PPLAAF applauds the courage of former civil servant
Ravo Ramasomanana blew the whistle on irregularities in contracts tendered at the Ministry of Public Health.
Witness Podcast Episode 04: Evidence
In this episode we are looking at the topic of evidence which can be the most crucial component of a whistleblower’s case. We’ll also look at the sacrifices they make to get the evidence that’s needed. Featuring Athol Williams.
South Africa - Whistleblower testifies to fraudulent behavior of a major consulting company
Whistleblower Atholl Williams’ testimony shows Bain & Company enabled the dismantling of a government agency
DRC - Extremely serious attacks on whistleblowers, the press and civil society
Revelations about a Congolese bank and a sanctioned businessman lead to a wave of attacks targeting the defenders of public interest.
DRC - Two whistleblowers reveal fraudulent schemes
Two former bankers at Afriland risked their lives to expose wrongdoings
PPLAAF launches The Witness, a podcast on the realities of whistleblowing in Africa
PPLAAF launches The Witness - a podcast on the realities of whistleblowing in Africa
Controversial Billionaire Dan Gertler Appears To Have Used Suspected International Money Laundering Network To Dodge Us Sanctions And Acquire New Mining Assets In Drc
A new joint investigation by Global Witness and the Platform to Protect Whistleblowers in Africa (PPLAAF) uncovers evidence indicating controversial mining magnate Dan Gertler used an international money laundering network to attempt to evade US sanctions and continue doing business in DRC.
West Africa: Two Prominent Members of African Citizen Engagement Join PPLAAF
The Platform to Protect Whistleblowers in Africa (PPLAAF) is proud to welcome Fadel Barro and Pierre Sané
An Interview with Fadel Barro
An Interview with Fadel Barro
Namibia/Iceland: PPLAAF Stands by “Fishrot” Whistleblower
Icelandic Citizen’s Disclosures on Fishing Deals Trigger Prosecutions
Angola: “Football leaks” Whistleblower is at the Source of the #LuandaLeaks
The Luanda Leaks show how the Dos Santos family accumulated its wealth