Mo Ibrahim Foundation Award

The Ibrahim Prize is an award sponsored by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation, established in 2006 by Sudanese-born British entrepreneur Mo Ibrahim. The prize recognizes excellence in African leadership.

To be eligible, candidates must be former democratically elected African executive heads of state or government who have served their constitutionally mandated term and left office within the past three years, demonstrating exceptional leadership. The prize is not necessarily awarded every year if no candidate meets the stringent criteria. Laureates receive $5 million over 10 years, intended to encourage continued public service and benefit the continent. Notable recipients include Joaquim Chissano, Festus Mogae, and Ellen Johnson Sirleaf.123