Mo Ibrahim Prize received | Former President of Cape Verde, Pedro Verona Pires has been presented with his $5 million Mo Ibrahim prize for excellence in African leadership. The presentation was done at a short ceremony in Palais de Congress, Tunis, Saturday November 12th.The annual ceremony which is to recognize and celebrate excellence in African leadership has seen former South African President, Nelson Mandela, former presidents in Mozambique and Botswana all picking the award. Read More | | About the Mo Ibrahim foundation | In 2006, the foundation launched the Prize for Achievement in African Leadership. The prize is awarded to African heads of state who deliver security, health, education and economic development to their constituents, and who democratically transfer power to their successor. According to Ibrahim, Good governance is crucial. With a $5 million initial payment, plus $200,000 a year for life, the prize is believed to be the world's largest, exceeding the $1.3m Nobel Peace Prize. Read More | | Cape Verde Country profile | Population: 512,582 (2010) Population growth rate: 1.4% (2010) Youth Population (% aged 15-24):
114,000 (2010) Urban Population: (%) 60.4% (2009) Life expectancy: 71.3 years (2009) Land Area: 4,030 km2 (2010) Coastline: 965km (2010) Neighbouring countries: Senegal, Gambia, Guinea Bissau Read More | |
