The Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership was not issued this year as no suitable candidates were found. At a press conference in London, the Mo Ibrahim Foundation said it was not going to compromise on its standard of excellence in selecting a worthy leader for the prize.

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Who is Gado?

Gado, real name Godfrey Mwampembwa, is one of Africa's most influential cartoonists. He draws a daily cartoon for Kenyan newspaper The Nation, and his work has appeared in various other publications, such as Le Monde, the Washington Times and the Japan Times.

Gado is also the man behind XYZ, a Kenyan satirical TV show commenting on current affairs and politics in the form of puppets. He was named Kenyan cartoonist of the year in 1999, and received the Dutch Prins Claus Award in 2007.

"I draw because I want to say something. My drawings are my tools," says the Tanzanian-born cartoonist.

You can check out our whole Cartoon of the week series here.