The award for good governance in africa has once again strolled away as no African leader was found worthy of the award. Even GEJ does not qualify for the award as he hasn't shown exemplary leadership.
The Mo Ibrahim prize has been awarded three times in its seven year history — to Cape Verde President Pedro Verona Pires in 2011, Festus Mogae of Botswana in 2008, and Joaquim Chissano of Mozambique in 2007.
A new measurement released by the foundation on Monday found that 32 countries on the continent have seen a decline in the categories of safety and the rule of law since the year 2000, as violence inside borders rises.
Mo Ibrahim, a British mobile phone magnate who was born in Sudan, said his foundation should not lower its standards in order to present the award every year and that young Africans are taking leadership more seriously now.
"Africa is changing, and the young African generation is different," he said. "It is a better educated people, better informed people. ... The sense of duty, the whole political atmosphere around the issue of leadership is changing."
Still, some of the more than 50 countries in Africa are still ruled by men who stay in office for decades. Others are accused of backing deadly wars or committing war crimes.
The foundation's award is meant to go to an African leader who excels in office and steps down on schedule.
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