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Africa: Newspaper countering fake news
In this piece, Aanu Adeoye, 2021 Ibrahim Academy Fellow at Chatham House and former news editor of The Continent, a weekly pan-Africa newspaper, outlines the impact of this publication and its focus on combating fake news. We believe a vibrant press is crucial to a functional democracy. Our mission is to provide information about… Read more
In conversation with... Abdoulie Janneh
On 15 December, Foundation board member Abdoulie Janneh was joined by members of our Now Generation Network (NGN) to discuss what young Africans think about the challenges of regional integration for the continent, the benefits they hope to see from greater continental integration and the role they want to play in advancing this project. The… Read more
Reimagine Africa Europe
Debate and divergence of views can only enrich our history and culture. ~Mo Ibrahim We polled the Now Generation Network (NGN) members, seeking their opinions on identifying values, priorities and tools for a renewed and strengthened Africa-Europe partnership. 51 surveys were completed from citizens of 21 African countries. The NGN… Read more
Statement from Mo Ibrahim on the passing of Archbishop Desmond Tutu
Today Africa lost one of its greatest sons, a man who spent his entire life working on behalf of others and who was a tireless champion of human rights. Through his uncompromising integrity and courage, Archbishop Desmond Tutu was pivotal in defeating the scourge of apartheid in South Africa, and then in helping his country heal its wounds and… Read more
The naked emperor: We must act now on the dystopian dream of Eswatini’s tinpot dictator
In this op-ed, published in the Daily Maverick, Foundation board member Jay Naidoo calls for good governance and ethical leadership in Eswatini. He urges his fellow South Africans and members of SADC to take the lead in championing the right of the people of Eswatini to elect a truly representative government. We all need to act. Civil… Read more
In conversation with... Donald Kaberuka
On 26 January, Foundation board member Donald Kaberuka was joined by members of our Now Generation Network (NGN) for the first ‘In Conversation with …’ webinar of 2022. These popular discussions connect young Africans with the Foundation’s leadership around the issues that matter most to the continent’s youth. On Wednesday, Donald and the… Read more
COVID-19 in Africa: Virus, Variants, and Vaccines
On Wednesday, 9 February, Mo Ibrahim took part in a special edition of VOA’s Straight Talk Africa show focussed on the challenges of fighting COVID-19 in Africa, and what is needed for an effective response and recovery. Mo was joined by Aloysius Uche Ordu, Director of the Africa Growth Initiative at the Brookings Institute. Their discussion… Read more
In conversation with... Horst Köhler
On 15 February, Ibrahim Prize Committee member and former German President, Horst Köhler was joined by members of our Now Generation Network (NGN) for a discussion about Africa and Europe. Meeting just ahead of the 6th EU-AU Summit, they explored the longstanding relationship between the two continents and how this should evolve in this “… Read more
