Addis Ababa: The president of the Republic, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, said Friday at the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, that Algeria is committed to boost the role of the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) to address the challenges, including the enshrining of the supremacy of law, the fight against corruption and the promotion of justice and human rights.
According to Algeria Press Service, in an opening address at the 34th APRM Heads of State and Government Summit, and in his capacity as chairman of the mechanism, President Tebboune emphasized Algeria’s pledge to ensure the activation of APRM to tackle various challenges. These challenges include upholding the supremacy of law, combating corruption, and fostering justice and human rights.
President Tebboune highlighted the need for solidarity and responsibility to overcome the difficulties limiting the APRM’s capacity to achieve its noble goals. He stated that the APRM meeting reflects a commitment to promoting good governance and sust
ainable development across the continent.
The meeting, held at a critical juncture with growing challenges hindering good governance in Africa, was described by President Tebboune as a pivotal moment for reinforcing joint action and establishing stability and prosperity. He emphasized that the meeting is a crucial step in strengthening the mechanism’s role as an operational framework to promote governance and sustainable solutions for challenges facing African countries.
President Tebboune expressed confidence in collective commitment to establish institutions capable of achieving balanced development and guaranteeing prosperity for African peoples. He reiterated the belief that the APRM is an essential tool for meeting the objectives of Agenda 2063, proving to be an effective mechanism for policy discussion and fostering structural reforms for stability and development in Africa.
The president also addressed the financial challenges facing the APRM due to delayed contributions from member states, which ha
ve impacted program implementation. He called on member states to fulfill their financial obligations, either through clearing arrears or providing voluntary contributions according to their capacities.