The President of the Republic reviews the outcome of Algeria’s presidency of the African Evaluation Mechanism – Algerian Al-Hiwar newspaper

Today, Friday, the President of the Republic, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, addressed the participants in the 35th session of the Forum of Heads of State and Government of the African Peer Evaluation Mechanism, held in Addis Ababa, in his capacity as the current president of the body, delivered on his behalf by Prime Minister Sefi Gharib.

At the beginning of his speech, the President thanked the Ethiopian authorities and the leadership of the African Union for the good organization, stressing that this summit represents an important institutional milestone for presenting the outcome of the Algerian presidency for the period 2024-2026, and handing over the torch to the Republic of Uganda in accordance with the rules in force within the mechanism.

The President explained that Algeria’s commitment, as a founding member of the mechanism established in 2003, falls within the framework of its commitment to promoting the principles of good governance and African solutions to continental challenges, in line with the priorities of the African Union, especially Agenda 2063 and African governance, peace and security structures.

He pointed out that the Algerian presidency worked to reposition the mechanism as a credible and effective strategic tool, with a focus on expanding the scope of accession to it. In this context, the Central African Republic and the Republic of Somalia joined, bringing the number of members to 45 countries, in an indicator that reflects growing confidence in the role of the mechanism.

The President of the Republic reviewed the most prominent achievements of the phase, most notably the adoption and implementation of the strategic plan for the period 2025-2028, strengthening governance evaluation mechanisms through country reports and targeted evaluations, in addition to integrating e-governance into work priorities, and intensifying coordination with the Peace and Security Council in the field of conflict prevention.

He also highlighted the progress achieved in the project to establish the African Credit Rating Agency, as a strategic initiative to enhance the economic resilience of the continent, as well as the voluntary financial support provided by Algeria worth one million dollars, which enabled the programming and implementation of several country assessments.

The President affirmed that Algeria will hand over the presidency of the forum to Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, with its commitment to continue supporting efforts to strengthen governance in Africa, and to contribute to developing the capabilities of member states in coordination with their partners within the mechanism.

The President of the Republic concluded his speech by emphasizing that the African Peer Evaluation Mechanism remains a basic framework for responsible dialogue and self-evaluation, and a pillar for promoting development and stability on the African continent.