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 LONDON (AP) - Mozambique's former president Joaquim Chissano on Monday became the first winner of the Mo Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African leadership — a $5 million gift intended to promote good governance on a continent blighted by misrule.
But with only a dozen or so ex-rulers left for the annual award, some Africa-watchers wonder how many acceptable candidates are left to choose from after Chissano, nicknamed "Maria" at home for his gentle nature and widely respected abroad for his international peace work.
"He was the only viable candidate," said Stephen Chan, a professor of international law at London's School of Oriental and African Studies, adding that finding someone of his stature for the next round would be "the big problem for the Mo Ibrahim prize."
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