Tebboune: Algeria Repositioned the APRM in Line with AU Priorities
The Algerian President, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, stated on Friday, in his capacity as current Chairperson of the Forum of Heads of State and Government of the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM), that Algeria worked, during its chairmanship of the Forum (2024–2026), to reposition the Mechanism as a credible and effective strategic instrument, in line with the priorities of the African Union (AU) and Agenda 2063.
In an address read on his behalf by the Prime Minister, Sifi Ghrieb, during the proceedings of the 35th Forum of Heads of State and Government of the APRM, held in Addis Ababa, President Tebboune indicated that this Summit, which marks the end of Algeria’s rotating chairmanship of the APRM Forum, constitutes an “important institutional moment, allowing, on the one hand, the presentation of the record of the Algerian chairmanship for the period 2024–2026 and, on the other hand, the smooth and orderly transfer of the presidency of the Forum to the Republic of Uganda, a brotherly country, in accordance with the internal rules of the Mechanism and the relevant resolutions of the African Union.”
In this regard, he stressed that Algeria’s commitment, in its capacity as a founding member, to promoting the principles of the APRM and achieving its objectives “is a natural extension of its active participation in the continental mechanisms of the AU” and “is based on respect for the sovereignty of Member States, African multilateralism and intergovernmental cooperation among the countries of the continent,” in keeping with “Algeria’s diplomatic traditions aimed at promoting dialogue and fostering African solutions to African challenges.”
President Tebboune recalled that Algeria assumed the chairmanship of the Forum in February 2024 “in a context marked by the multiple challenges facing the continent in the areas of governance, peace, security, sustainable development and institutional resilience,” adding that it adopted “a clear approach aimed at repositioning the Mechanism as a credible and effective strategic instrument, in line with the priorities of the AU, notably Agenda 2063, the African Governance Architecture (AGA) and the African Peace and Security Architecture (APSA).”
Highlighting Algeria’s commitment to “continuing to support the action of the Mechanism, while paying particular attention to expanding its scope by encouraging other brotherly African countries to join,” the President specified that these efforts were crowned by “strengthening the role and standing of the Mechanism at the national level in several African countries,” which was reflected in the accession of two new States: the Central African Republic, which joined the APRM at the beginning of Algeria’s chairmanship, and the Federal Republic of Somalia, which recently joined the Mechanism as its 45th member.
This upward dynamic of accession constitutes “a strong sign of confidence and irrefutable proof of the importance our States attach to improving and strengthening governance,” he continued.
Reviewing the record of Algeria’s chairmanship, the President enumerated several achievements accomplished during this period, foremost among them “the adoption and implementation of the APRM Strategic Plan for the period 2025–2028, based on the principles of professionalism, performance and integrity,” thereby contributing to “strengthening the strategic framework of the Mechanism and the effectiveness of its mandate, in line with the orientations of Agenda 2063.”
He also referred to “the strengthening of governance assessment mechanisms through the conduct of national and targeted reviews, promoting the improvement of public policies and the sharing of best practices among Member States.”
Among the major achievements, he further cited the integration of e-governance as a central theme of the APRM, representing a crucial step toward “the modernization of African public administrations and the adaptation of governance systems to technological developments,” as well as “the promotion of the Mechanism’s contribution to conflict prevention, notably through institutional dialogue with the Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union and action linked to the framework of the Continental Early Warning System, thereby strengthening the link between governance, stability and sustainable peace.”
The Algerian President also highlighted the significant progress achieved in implementing the initiative to establish the African Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA), aimed at “strengthening the continent’s economic and financial resilience through a more balanced approach that takes African realities into account.”
With regard to support provided to the Mechanism, the President recalled Algeria’s voluntary contribution of one (1) million USD, a contribution which, he said, “reflects our confidence in the Mechanism and in its pivotal role in promoting governance on our continent.”
The Algerian President announced the official transfer by Algeria of the presidency of the Forum to the President of the Republic of Uganda, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, expressing his conviction in the capacity of the new presidency to pursue the efforts undertaken, consolidate the achievements made and strengthen the role of the Mechanism within the AU.
Algeria remains, in this regard, “fully prepared to share its experience and the record of its chairmanship of the Forum with Uganda, a brotherly country,” he affirmed.
