Mo Ibrahim

Mo Ibrahim

businessman Sudan

Mo Ibrahim is a Sudanese-British entrepreneur and philanthropist, best known for founding Celtel International, a leading telecommunications company in Africa. He is also recognized for establishing the Mo Ibrahim Foundation, which aims to promote good governance and leadership in Africa. The foundation is renowned for its Ibrahim Index of African Governance, which assesses the quality of governance across the continent. Through his work, Ibrahim has become a significant advocate for democracy, economic development, and social progress in Africa.

Born on May 03, 1946 (79 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
50,113
Power
101$
Sentiment
8.99
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Cabo Verde 1 8.00 0.26% +0% 555,987 1,452 $2,100 5$
Kenya 1 9.00 0.09% +0% 53,771,296 48,662 $106,000 96$
Totals 2 54,327,283 50,114 $108,100 101$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Kenya Kenya: Mo Ibrahim's foundation champions ethical leadership and accountability across African nations. 9

The Standard: Africa's power of purpose: 10 foundations to watch in 2026

Canada Canada: Mo Ibrahim is a Sudanese telecommunications billionaire who created the Mo Ibrahim Foundation in 2006. 8

The Globe and Mail: Gold and oil are stoking Africa’s worst wars, report says

Kenya Kenya: Mo Ibrahim says the formation of a continental credit rating agency may leave the continent in a worse situation. 4

The Standard: Why Mo Ibrahim is against Ruto's push for African credit rating agency

Kenya Kenya: Mo Ibrahim cautions against Ruto's push for African credit rating agency. 5

The Standard: Mo Ibrahim cautions against Ruto's push for African credit rating agency

Morocco Morocco: Mo Ibrahim is the President of the Foundation that contributes remarkably to enriching discussions on African development. 9

Le Matin – prominent French-language Moroccan newspaper: S.M. le Roi adresse un message aux participants au Forum 'Ibrahim Governance Weekend' 2025