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Africa suffering in 'strongmen' era: governance watchdog Mo Ibrahim

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Briefings

A 2026 report by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation indicates that while economic progress and human development improved over the last decade, security, human rights, and public participation declined significantly. The study highlights a paradox where economic gains coexist with deteriorating governance conditions, suggesting a complex relationship between development and stability in the region.

Key points

• The Mo Ibrahim Foundation's report covers the period from 2016 to 2025, analyzing economic and human development metrics alongside security and human rights indicators.
• The study identifies a decline in public participation and security levels during the same timeframe as economic growth, indicating a divergence in governance outcomes.

Context

This analysis examines the tension between economic progress and deteriorating governance conditions in Africa, as reported by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation's latest findings.

Limitations

The report covers a 10-year period with specific data limitations on public participation metrics. The evidence does not specify the exact nature of the decline or the specific countries affected, limiting the ability to draw precise causal conclusions.

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