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Tollgates on the highway to Universal Health Coverage
In about ten years from now, the state of health across African populations will determine whether we have achieved the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). As a strategy for meeting them, leaders, on behalf of their citizens, have committed to achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) by 2030. In Africa, this has deep implications for achieving… Read more
Climate change in need of action
As a passionate campaigner for climate justice, I’ve spoken out that climate change is a key governance issue that requires our urgent attention and action and undermines the enjoyment of the full range of human rights – from the right to life, to food, to shelter and to health. It is an injustice that the people who have contributed least to… Read more
Mo Ibrahim: addressing Africa's governance issues
Time is of the essence for Africa's leaders and decision-makers to act on crucial areas affecting the continent, such as climate change, inequality and demographics. Over the past decade, governance on the African continent has continued to improve, even if the progress has been slow. We have seen many positive trends emerge, thanks to… Read more
Foundation congratulates Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed for winning the Nobel Peace Prize
The Mo Ibrahim Foundation congratulates Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali for being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for 2019. We applaud his role leading the move towards a more peaceful and integrated continent. As Ethiopia’s Prime Minister he spearheaded improvements in longstanding strained relations with his neighbour, Eritrea. As Chair of IGAD,… Read more
October Board meeting discusses African Governance Report and looks to 2020
The MIF Board met in London on 12 October to hear updates on the forthcoming African Governance Report, look back on the 2019 Ibrahim Governance Weekend and discuss the key issues in Africa today, such as clean energy, Sudan, and the latest Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. The Board also discussed the 2020 IGW which will be held in Addis Ababa… Read more
Key findings of the African Governance Report – Agendas 2063 & 2030: Is Africa on Track?
Without data, we drive blind – policies are misdirected and progress on the road to development is stunted. We must all act urgently to close the ‘data gap’, if indeed we aim to leave no one behind. -Mo Ibrahim Africa is halfway through the First Ten-year Implementation Plan (FTYIP) (2014-2023) of the African Union’s (AU’s) Agenda 2063,… Read more
