New Mo Ibrahim Report Reveals Democratic Backsliding in Africa Africa
"Africa's overall governance score has flatlined since 2019, and in 2021 much of Africa is less safe, secure and democratic than in 2012," according to the 2022 Ibrahim Index of African Governance .
The report ranks Mauritius first in the Overall Governance category, with its Indian Ocean neighbour, Seychelles, second. Tunisia, Cape Verde, Botswana, South Africa, Ghana, Namibia, Senegal and Morocco follow. Somalia, Eritrea and South Sudan are ranked last,
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Africa: How Good Is Germany's New Development Strategy for Africa?Germany's Development Ministry wants to be a more important player in Africa. Development Minister Svenja Schulze has just presented a new concept -- but reactions have been mixed.
Read more »
South Africa: US, South Africa Launch Taskforce On Wildlife TraffickingSouth Africa and U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen announced plans Wednesday to form a task force that will combat the financing of wildlife trafficking.
Read more »
Africa: Zimbabwe Within AfDB Africa Economic Growth RangeWith a projected economic growth of 3,8 percent for 2023, Zimbabwe is within close range of regional growth prospects, estimated at 4 percent, according to the African Development Bank (AfDB).
Read more »
BBC World Service - Focus on Africa, Special edition on Road Safety in AfricaRoad accidents in Africa are some of the deadliest in the world according to the WHO
Read more »
Africa Live: Uproar over German leopard dig at Lavrov's Africa tour - BBC NewsSouth Africa’s main opposition party, the Democratic Alliance, is holding a march in Johannesburg to protest against worsening power cuts across the country. The DA says the ANC-led government is to blame for the persisting power crises. More here:
Read more »