Sir Mo Ibrahim (Sudan / United Kingdom) | GLOBAL AFRICAN LEADERSHIP AWARD
Good governance and quality leadership are crucial to unlocking Africa’s vast economic potential. At the forefront of championing good governance and quality leadership on the continent is Sir Mo Ibrahim.
Sir Mo Ibrahim is a distinguished African business leader and philanthropist whose global achievements have elevated African leadership and governance on the world stage. As founder of Celtel, he expanded mobile connectivity across multiple African countries, strengthening economic access and regional integration. Through the Mo Ibrahim Foundation, he has advanced global discourse on good governance, accountability, and institutional leadership in Africa. Flagship initiatives such as the Ibrahim Index of African Governance and the Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership have reshaped narratives around ethical leadership and responsibility. His work bridges business, policy, and advocacy, creating opportunities across continents and strengthening Africa’s global engagement.
SELECTION CRITERIA FOR APCA NOMINEES
Nominees for the Africa Prosperity Champions Awards (APCA) must exemplify excellence, integrity, and measurable impact in advancing Africa’s prosperity. They should demonstrate innovation, leadership, and a commitment to sustainable growth that transcends national boundaries and contributes to regional integration, job creation, and empowerment. Their achievements must reflect the spirit of Africa’s Single Market agenda. They must also be an example of Africa’s collective progress, serving as an inspiration to others through verifiable results, ethical conduct, and a lasting contribution to the continent’s development and global image.
AWARD PRESENTATION CRITERIA
Aside from circumstances deemed exceptional, one of the strict rules of the APCAs requires Award winners to accept the award in person. Absent awardees are neither announced nor handed an award. In the case of Presidential awards, however, the award may be accepted on behalf of the Head of State by their vice or deputy President or Head of State or Government.