Editor's note

Najib Razak, the former prime minister of Malaysia, was arrested on Tuesday in a move that most Malaysians had anticipated. By charging Najib, the country’s new prime minister Mahathir Bin Mohamad has fulfilled his electoral promise to take action against the former leader. And as James Chin writes, the new government is also sending a strong message to Malaysians, and the international community, that it is serious about cleaning up the state.

It’s been nine years since Nigerian authorities charged former banking executives with large-scale corruption. Since then only one has been successfully prosecuted while all the other cases have faced endless delays. With no justice in sight, Oludara Akanmidu argues that the failure to bring all the executives to book highlights major weaknesses in Nigeria’s justice system.

Julie Masiga

Peace + Security Editor

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What's next for Najib Razak, Malaysia's disgraced former prime minister?

James Chin, University of Tasmania

Malaysia's former leader is facing charges related to a wide-ranging financial scandal. The new government is sending a message that it's serious about cleaning up corruption.

Collapsed bank CEO cases points to weaknesses in Nigeria's justice system

Oludara Akanmidu, De Montfort University

Nigeria is failing to prosecute banking executives charged with fraud due to deep weaknesses in the system.

Environment + Energy

Hybrid embryos raise hope of resurrecting northern white rhino – but what's the point?

Jason Gilchrist, Edinburgh Napier University

Scientists have created embryos from the eggs of southern white rhino and sperm from their northern counterparts.

Whale sharks gather at a few specific locations around the world – now we know why

Joshua Copping, University of Salford; Bryce Stewart, University of York

Why do whale sharks come together at just 20 locations around the globe?

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