I don't subscribe to the narrative that Africa is backward because of colonialism. Mo Ibrahim africabackwardcolonialism Change image and share on social
Mobile communications had been around for a long time, but always as a limited market, constrained by the radio spectrum. Mo Ibrahim communicationconstrainlimit Change image and share on social
Africa should not again face isolation or stigmatisation based on ignorance and unrepresentative imagery. Mo Ibrahim africabaseface Change image and share on social
Africa was perceived - it still is to some extent - as a place which is very difficult to do business in. I don't share that view. Mo Ibrahim africabusinessdifficult Change image and share on social
The way forward for Africa is investment. Mo Ibrahim africaforwardinvestment Change image and share on social
If economic progress is not translated into better quality of life and respect for citizens' rights, we will witness more Tahrir Squares in Africa. Mo Ibrahim africacitizeneconomic Change image and share on social
I'm uncomfortable, frankly, with the hype about Africa. We went from one extreme... to, like, Africa now is the best thing after sliced bread. Mo Ibrahim africabreadextreme Change image and share on social
In a world of growing food demand, Africa is home to two-thirds of the world's unexploited arable land. Mo Ibrahim africaarabledemand Change image and share on social
Africa is progressing but maybe not in the way you think it is. Even if the overall picture looks good, we must all remain vigilant and not get complacent. Mo Ibrahim africacomplacentgood Change image and share on social
