African Governance Stagnates Amid Rising Instability

A new report highlights a decade-long decline in governance across nearly half of Africa, driven by conflict and authoritarianism.

Mo Ibrahim Foundation's latest report reveals that governance progress in Africa has halted, with significant decline in 21 countries.
Factors such as war in Sudan and coups in West and Central Africa contribute to the continent's governance setbacks.
Despite improvements in infrastructure and women's equality, security and political rights have seen marked deterioration.
Public dissatisfaction with governance is rising, even in countries showing some progress, due to heightened expectations.
The global trend towards 'strongman politics' and heavy debt burdens are exacerbating governance challenges in Africa.