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Confronting Incoherence in Development Financing Discussions
Without getting lost in the details, the one fact that stands out is that most estimates of needs are orders of magnitude larger than currently available finance and larger than plausible estimates for the financing that is likely to be available in the next five years. While there is substantial potential to mobilize finance by redirecting… Read more
MaryAnne Iwara's journey as a 2023 MIF Fellow at the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa
My Journey as a Mo Ibrahim Fellow at the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa The opportunity to serve as a Mo Ibrahim Fellow at the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) in Addis Ababa has been nothing short of transformative. Reflecting on this incredible year, I am filled with gratitude for the experiences and insights… Read more
Ibrahim Prize Laureate, President Mahamadou Issoufou, issues letter explicitly condemning coup in Niger for the first time
One year after the coup in Niger which took place on 26 July 2023, Ibrahim Prize Laureate and former President of Niger Mahamadou Issoufou has, for the first time, explicitly condemned the coup, in a letter issued following a formal request from the Ibrahim Prize Committee of the Mo Ibrahim Foundation. From the outset, The Mo Ibrahim Foundation… Read more, // Dear Members of the Ibrahim Prize Committee, Allow me first to greet you and thank you for your letter dated 26th July 2024. Please also note that, in addition to President Bazoum and his wife, other comrades remain detained. This is namely the case for my son, Sani Issoufou Mahamadou, former Minister of Oil, detained in a prison 200km… Read more
Le président Mahamadou Issoufou, Lauréat 2020 du Prix Ibrahim, condamne pour la première fois explicitement le coup d'État au Niger
Un an après le coup d'État au Niger le 26 juillet 2023, Mahamadou Issoufou, Lauréat 2020 du Prix Ibrahim et ancien président du Niger, a pour la première fois explicitement condamné le coup d'État dans une lettre publiée à la suite d'une demande officielle du Comité du Prix de la Fondation Mo Ibrahim. Depuis l’origine, la Fondation Mo Ibrahim a… Read more, La lettre du Président Issoufou est accessible ici.
Carl Manlan's journey as a 2014 MIF Fellow at the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa
Ebola in West Africa remains the key learning moment of my Mo Ibrahim Fellowship (MIF) at the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA). The former Executive Secretary taught me about the importance of having a worm’s eye view on the African continent. At the height of the Ebola crisis in Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone, he… Read more
Damilola's journey as a 2023 MIF Fellow at the AfDB
As the 2025 Ibrahim Fellowship applications open on Friday, 20 September, we ask former fellows to share their experiences. Most memorable aspect of my fellowship year? The most memorable part of my Fellowship was the opportunity to work directly with the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina. I gained… Read more
Discover the New Mo Ibrahim Foundation Newsletter
Join the new Mo Ibrahim Foundation (MIF) newsletter! This is not just an update; it will be a whole new way for you to stay connected with our work, insights, and impact. Whether you're a long-time supporter or new to our mission, there's never been a better time to subscribe. Why Subscribe to the Mo Ibrahim Foundation Newsletter?… Read more
2025 Fellowship applications are now open
Dakar and London, Friday, 20 September – Applications for the 2025 Ibrahim Leadership Fellowship are now open. The Ibrahim Leadership Fellowships are a 12-month programme designed to support the professional development of future African leaders. The Fellowship programme invites emerging leaders from across Africa to apply to join the 2025 cohort… Read more
Luladay's journey as a 2023 MIF Fellow at ITC
Impactful Initiatives: Supporting Communities and Societies through Meaningful Projects During my fellowship, I had the privilege to work on a variety of impactful projects across different regions, each designed to create significant positive change within communities. These projects were aligned with the mission of the International Trade… Read more
