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Statement on the situation in Zimbabwe
The Mo Ibrahim Foundation welcomes President Mugabe's decision to resign after 37 years in office. We hope that this decision will allow for a smooth and peaceful transition of power, and that all Zimbabweans will get their chance of an authentic, fair and legitimate election process. In the 2017 Ibrahim Index of African Governance, released… Read more
2017 IIAG key findings
The 2017 Ibrahim Index of African Governance (IIAG), released on 20 November in its 11th iteration, is the most comprehensive Index ever produced by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation.The 2017 IIAG contains 100 indicators sourced from 36 independent African and international institutions. These are organised into 14 sub-categories, that form the four… Read more
Data paucity in Africa
The Mo Ibrahim Foundation (MIF) was established in 2006 with the core belief that governance and leadership lie at the heart of any tangible and shared improvement in the quality of life of African citizens. To this end, the Foundation defines governance as 'the provision of the political, social and economic public goods and services that every… Read more
Retrospective 2017: the key events that shaped the continent
As we embark into the second week of 2018 it is worth noting that 2017 was indeed a busy year for the continent.First, for democracy. The 2017 Forum Report highlighted how in 2016, eight elections led to a change of power. Likewise, 2017 started on a positive note, as the Gambian people successfully concluded a difficult electoral process with… Read more
Dance When the Spirit Moves You, and four other lessons in effective leadership for development
Reflections on my first 100 days as an Ibrahim Leadership Fellow at the African Development BankI applied for an Ibrahim Leadership Fellowship, not because of some blind faith in the international development industry, but because I’d acquired a healthy skepticism of it.Having analysed and obsessed over the pitfalls of post-war recovery in my… Read more
The Mo Ibrahim Foundation wishes to express its deepest condolences on the passing of jazz legend Hugh Masekela
Today, the Mo Ibrahim Foundation mourns the loss of a pioneer, a talented composer, singer, and a charismatic African committed to fighting justice and equality. Mo Ibrahim said: His contribution to music and activism, coupled with his passion in promoting African culture, will forever become part of his inspiring legacy. The… Read more
President Kenyatta highlights the Mo Ibrahim Foundation partnership with APRM at African Union Summit
The 27th APR Forum of Heads of State and Government Participating in the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM), chaired by H.E. Uhuru Kenyatta, was held on 27 January 2018, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, under the theme: Revitalising APRM to Strengthen Governance in Africa.H.E. Uhuru Kenyatta not only commended APRM member states for their continuous… Read more
2018 African Union Summit: fight against corruption at the centre stage
The 30th African Union Summit that took place from 22-29 January 2018 has put discussions around corruption at the centre stage. The AU Summit, under the theme Winning the Fight against Corruption: A Sustainable Path to Africa’s Transformation, aimed at deliberating mechanisms for combating corruption and named Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari… Read more
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf wins 2017 Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership
Former President of Liberia praised for her extraordinary efforts to lead country’s recovery following civil war.[su_highlight]The 2017 Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership has been awarded to Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, former President of Liberia, the Mo Ibrahim Foundation announced today following a meeting of its independent Prize… Read more
Statement by Ellen Johnson Sirleaf on Receipt of the 2017 Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership
It is an honour to have been selected for the Ibrahim Prize for African Leadership. By choice, I have led a life of service and sacrifice on behalf of the Liberian people, and I will remain forever grateful to them for the privilege to serve.As the first woman to receive the award, it is my hope that women and girls across Africa will be inspired… Read more
