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African governance progress is lagging behind demographic growth and expectations of youth population
At the beginning of November, I spoke at the launch of the Ibrahim Index of African Governance (IIAG), co-hosted by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation (MIF) and the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM). This event provided an opportunity for a reflection on governance in our continent. The IIAG shows that the African average Overall Governance score in… Read more
African countries show increasing divergence in Overall Governance performance
As the former Secretary-General of the Organisation of African Unity and former Prime Minister of Tanzania, I have observed the diversity of the African continent and the uniqueness of each country. The 2018 Ibrahim Index of African Governance (IIAG), which is an annual assessment of the quality of governance in 54 African countries, shows that… Read more
Education is the way to gender equality in Africa
When I accepted the Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership back in April 2018, in Kigali, Rwanda, I stated as the first woman to receive this award, it is my hope that women and girls across Africa will be inspired to break through barriers and push back on the frontiers of life's possibilities.Gender equality is a governance and… Read more
Mo Ibrahim comments on the unfolding political situation in Sudan
The Mo Ibrahim Foundation has been following with concern the recent developments and protests in Sudan, where nearly three weeks of peaceful demonstrations by Sudanese citizens have escalated into violence and a heavy security crackdown.Following a statement published by the Foundation on 2 January 2019, Dr Mo Ibrahim, Founder and Chair of the Mo… Read more
What do more elections mean for Africa?
In 2019, over a dozen national elections are due to take place across Africa. Nigeria, one of the continent’s giants is leading the way on 16 February with a general election. By the end of the year, elections will be held in countries including Guinea Bissau, Malawi and South Africa.This means that millions of African citizens from across the… Read more
