By Ahmed Mohamed Suleiman

As we are again witnessing an other dictator rising in the horn, from a country that is not even recognized, will black Africa ever change its customary of corruption and bad governance.

Recently, there was a foundation   called Mo Ibrahim foundation formed by Sudanese billionaire who made his fortune from telecommunication business. It is an idea supported and praised by the likes of former US President Bill Clinton, Nelson Madella, & Alph Oumar Konarie - Chairman of AU, and many more.

What the foundation is about? Foundation is about promoting Africa development and good governance. Mr. Ibrahim had announced to give a way a price of $5 million ( US) for the former African leaders, however, the criteria to receive such a price is rigorous. To win the award, a leader will have had to deliver security, health, education, human rights, & economic development, while also entering and leaving office democratically. This eliminated a good portion of former heads of state, whose corruption is well documented.

The award is up for grab this  coming October, however, now that a year had passed since its announcement and a year long selection had lapsed, one important thing seems to be missing, and that is suitable candidate. If a candidate is found before the schedule date, the price would be the largest award of its kind in the world. So far Nelson Mandela is the front runner, however, It remains to be seen how many more former African leaders will be qualified for such an achievement.

Finally, the main objectives of the award is to discourage the current leaders from rampant corruption that plagued Africa for so long. The big question is, will future Somaliland presidents ever make that list. Time will tell.

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