Anti-Corruption Progress Gains Momentum Across Africa
The Mo Ibrahim Foundation released preliminary findings from the 2026 Ibrahim Index of African Governance (IIAG), showing improvements in anti-corruption scores across 26 African countries.
Trust in institutions is difficult to build and easy to lose. Across Africa, improving governance is increasingly being measured not only by economic growth, but by how effectively countries combat corruption and strengthen public accountability. New governance data pointed to encouraging progress across much of the continent.
The Mo Ibrahim Foundation released preliminary findings from the 2026 Ibrahim Index of African Governance (IIAG), showing improvements in anti-corruption scores across 26 African countries.
The results suggest that a growing number of governments are strengthening transparency, accountability, and public sector governance through institutional reforms and enhanced oversight mechanisms. While challenges remain, the data indicates steady progress in efforts to curb corruption and improve public trust.
The findings also reinforce the link between good governance and sustainable development. Stronger anti-corruption frameworks are increasingly viewed as essential for attracting investment, improving public service delivery, and supporting long-term economic growth across the continent.
As African countries strengthen accountability and policy coordination, these efforts are expected to play an increasingly important role in driving economic resilience and investor confidence.
