Tag Archives: Mo Ibrahim

Nigeria: A powerhouse in decline

Uche Igwe I was not so surprised to read that Nigeria has joined the ten bottom governance performers in Africa. The latest Mo Ibrahim Foundation’s Assessment of Governance in Africa ranked Nigeria 43 out of 52 countries assessed – slightly … read more »

Posted in Article, Nigeria | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Mo Ibrahim Index and Governance Prize: time to stop measuring leaders and start rewarding countries?

Dele Meiji Fatunla This year’s launch of the Mo Ibrahim Index on Governance and the Mo Ibrahim Prizefor leadership was full of signs and signals. In a signal that it wanted to engage more with governments, the foundation appointed Abdoulie … read more »

Posted in Article, East Africa, North Africa, Southern Africa, West Africa | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

No Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership

Six years ago, Mo Ibrahim, a Sudan-born British philanthropist who made his billions selling cell phones, established an award to support good governance in Africa: a $5 million cash prize — which includes a $200,000 yearly stipend for life — … read more »

Posted in Analysis | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The sagacious Mo Ibrahim once again shunned Africa’s corrupt despots and habitual election cheaters

Getahune Bekele One of the most revered Sons of Africa, admired for his firm stance on good governance, human right issues and economic development in the continent, the Sudan born telecommunication billionaire, Mo Ibrahim, once again sided with tyrannized Africans … read more »

Posted in Article, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Getahune Bekele | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment