Outgoing Namibian President Hifikepunye Pohamba has been
announced as the winner of the Mo Ibrahim award for African leadership. Pohamba
was announced as the winner of the award at a ceremony held in Nairobi
yesterday.
announced as the winner of the Mo Ibrahim award for African leadership. Pohamba
was announced as the winner of the award at a ceremony held in Nairobi
yesterday.
The award ($5m) is usually given out by the foundation of
Mohamed “Mo” Ibrahim, a Sudanese-British former mobile communications
entrepreneur and billionaire.
Mohamed “Mo” Ibrahim, a Sudanese-British former mobile communications
entrepreneur and billionaire.
According to the Mo Ibrahim Foundation’s website: “The
Ibrahim Prize recognises and celebrates African leaders who have developed
their countries, lifted people out of poverty and paved the way for sustainable
and equitable prosperity.”
Ibrahim Prize recognises and celebrates African leaders who have developed
their countries, lifted people out of poverty and paved the way for sustainable
and equitable prosperity.”
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