The way towards development is making concrete progress in at least 31 of the 48 countries in sub-Saharan Africa
, with Mauritius islands to take the lead, and Botswana and South Africa in top positions of a special ranking widespread annually by Mo Ibrahim Foundation. According to the results of 'Ibrahim index of African Governance', African leaders are working better in favor of more democratic, less corrupt countries; it seems they are more committed towards the needs of their people.
"Obscured by newspaper headlines of recent months, it is now coming out the true story of a Continent that is committed and, in most cases, that can improve," said Mo Ibrahim, Sudanese and creator of the Foundation that bears his name and to which several African and international personality belong to.
The research is based on 57 evaluation criteria divided into five categories (security, transparency, human rights, opportunities, development) to which a score is given. Out of a total of 100 points, the Mauritius received 85.1 points, followed by Seychelles and Cape Verde; Botswana and South Africa are at the fourth and fifth place. At the latest position there is Somalia just preceded by the Democratic Republic of Congo, Chad and Sudan, all countries in conflict or with difficult internal problems. The report highlights the improvements in the economic stability of thirty states, the increased spread of Internet in 40 states and the increase of mobile phone holders in 44 states. The country which has most improved in percentage terms is Liberia passed from 43rd to the 38th place in a year.