News and Events
Here you'll find all the news, press releases and event information from our Good Governance Africa centres across the continent.Media statement on the passing of Oluseyi Bickersteth
05 MARCH 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Good Governance Africa is sad to announce the passing of its Nigeria chairman, respected corporate figure Oluseyi Bickersteth. Mr Bickersteth, a former chairman...
Reading between the lines of #UgandanLivesMatter and the effects of poor governance
Media Release Our continent has had its share of despots in the post-colonial era. There was a time when it looked like they were on their way out. Sadly, for the citizens of Uganda and a handful of...
Auditor-General of South Africa Kimi Makwetu passing
It is with heavy hearts that we learned of the passing of the outgoing Auditor General of South Africa (AGSA) Kimi Makwetu. Makwetu was a phenomenal and honourable man who diligently and...
Media Statement on the United States Presidential Election
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 9 NOVEMBER 2020 This month’s presidential election in the United States has highlighted the vexing and universal conundrum of how to govern in the presence of deep...
Media statement on the arrest of Zimbabwe journalist Hopewell Chin’ono
20 JULY 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Good Governance Africa denounces in the strongest possible terms the reported arrest of Zimbabwean journalist Hopewell Chin’ono ahead of mass demonstrations...
GANDHI NOW, COVID-19 AND THE NEED FOR SOLIDARITY ECONOMICS
Blessed are the peacemakers and sustainers of life
When we set out on our journey to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the birth of Kasturba and Mohandas Gandhi in October 2019, the world was a very different place.
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