In this issue, we look at the 2012 Ibrahim Index of African Governance which confirmed overall positive trends in governance on the continent, but revealed some unfavourable shifts in Governing Africa.

In our spotlight on the African Diaspora, we speak to serial entrepreneur Sam Onigbanjo about Africa and the annual Women4Africa Awards in Women for Africa.

In Letting Go, career coach Richard Yates explores how letting go of the past and trying to live in the present will help you handle difficult situations.

Also in our Careers section, our careers coach offers advice on improving your CV in Ask the Career Coach – 'Why is No-one Responding to My CV?'.

If buying into a franchise is your preferred route into enterprise, franchising expert Carl French has some useful tips to help you make the right decision in 7 Steps to Becoming a Successful Franchisee.

In this issue, we also take a look ahead to the Africa Energy Indaba 2013 in February, where the continent's leading energy event will focus on finding energy solutions for the peoples of Africa.

Our guest interviewee in this month's '5 Minute Interview' is Helen Tucker, Training Consultant & Coach who shares some of the lessons she has learned along the way.

February sees a number of events taking place in the UK and overseas and our Events listing gives you details of what's on and some un-missable Dates for your Diary .

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We visit the ReConnect Africa Library and we give you another chance to read From Public to Private and how moving from working in the public sector to the private sector is a challenge, but can be done.

Finally, check out this month's Editorial - To Protect and Serve – and let me know what you think.

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