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Mo Ibrahim spoke with Forbes about the Ibrahim Prize
Mo Ibrahim spoke with Forbes about the Ibrahim Prize: Africa also has some unsung heroes apart from Mandela, and very few people know anything about these decent African leaders… these names are not very well known internationally, and even Africans don’t know them, unfortunately. It’s about recognising the good ones, and making them role… Read more
Mo Ibrahim Foundation records improvement in overall African governance but highlights some concerning trends
The 2014 Ibrahim Index of African Governance, launched today, shows that between 2009 and 2013 overall governance improved on the African continent. However, over the past ten years, the main drivers of this overall positive trend have changed. “The results of the 2014 IIAG challenge our perceptions about the state of African governance.… Read more
Mo Ibrahim Foundation postpones the 2014 Governance Weekend due to take place in Accra 21-23 November 2014
Following close consultation with the Ghanaian government, the Mo Ibrahim Foundation announces the postponement of the annual Governance Weekend, due to take place in Accra 21-23 November 2014. The Ebola outbreak in the West African region over the past 5 months has led the Ghanaian government, in line with the ECOWAS Commission guidelines, to… Read more
The Mo Ibrahim Foundation launches the ‘Snapping Cities’ photo competition
The Mo Ibrahim Foundation is to hold its flagship, high-level Annual Governance Weekend from the 21-23 November 2014 in Accra, Ghana. The focus of the weekend will be the Ibrahim Forum. The theme of the discussions will be African Cities. Projections estimate that Africa will enter its ‘urban age’ by 2035 when 50% of its population will… Read more
Abdoulie Janneh participated in a Policy Dialogue on Unconstitutional Changes of Governments in Africa
Abdoulie Janneh, Executive Director, Liaison with Governments and Institutions in Africa, participated in a Policy Dialogue on Unconstitutional Changes of Governments in Africa organised by the Department of Political Affairs (DPA) of the African Union Commission (AUC), from 14-16 July 2014 in Pretoria, South Africa. During the opening ceremony… Read more
Mo Ibrahim receives the 2014 F.A.C.E. List Awards Lifetime Achievement Honour
Mo Ibrahim, Founder and Chairman of the Mo Ibrahim foundation, was awarded the 2014 F.A.C.E. (Fascinating Africans Committed to Excellence) List Awards Lifetime Achievement Honour by Face2Face Africa on Saturday, 26 July 2014 in New York City. Dr Ibrahim was recognised for his exemplary leadership and unwavering dedication to the belief that… Read more
Dear leaders: which world do you want to live in by 2030?
Malala Yousafzai, Desmond Tutu, Graca Machel, Mohammed Yunus, Mo Ibrahim and Bono today have written a powerful letter to world leaders to make 2015 a transformative year in the fight against poverty, inequality and climate change. The Letter reads: Dear World Leaders, We write to sound a warning. A warning that 2015 will be a year of huge… Read more
Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland, appointed United Nations Special Envoy for Climate Change
Mary Robinson, MIF Board and Prize Committee Member, has been appointed by the United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, to serve as the United Nations Special Envoy for Climate Change. The appointment will take effect immediately and builds on her work on climate justice. Mary’s role will involve engagement with Heads of State and… Read more
Mo Ibrahim awarded the Foreign Policy Association Medal
Mo Ibrahim, Chairman of the Mo Ibrahim Foundation , has been awarded with the Foreign Policy Medal The Foreign Policy Association Medal recognizes individuals who demonstrate responsible internationalism and work to expand public knowledge of international affairs. Past recipients include the Honorable Michael Bloomberg, Mayor, New York City;… Read more
The Foundation and Portland take first place in the EMEA SABRE DIAMOND award in the Africa category
The Mo Ibrahim Foundation and Portland Communications were awarded the EMEA SABRE Diamond Award for the Multi-Media: Pan-African Campaign, under the Africa Category. The Awards ceremony was held on the 20th May in London. The SABRE Awards, which recognize Superior Achievement in Branding Reputation & Engagement, now attract more than 2,000… Read more
