African leaders have praised Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune for his exceptional leadership in steering the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM), a crucial initiative aimed at promoting democracy and good governance across the continent.
During the African Union (AU) Summit held on February 15-16 in Addis Ababa, heads of state and government issued a statement recognizing the remarkable progress achieved by the APRM under President Tebboune’s tenure.
“The summit congratulates the President of the APRM Forum, His Excellency President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, President of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, for his distinguished leadership of the African Peer Review Mechanism and for the exceptional success recorded under his guidance,” the statement read.
Leaders further applauded Tebboune’s “enlightened leadership” and his “unwavering commitment to the promotion of democracy and good governance on the continent.”
The summit also acknowledged Algeria’s voluntary financial contribution of one million US dollars to the APRM, with leaders emphasizing the importance of member states taking full ownership of the mechanism.
Marie Antoinette Rose Quatre, Executive Director of the APRM Continental Secretariat, expressed her deep appreciation for Algeria’s support during a press briefing following the signing of a memorandum of understanding on the financial contribution.
“I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Algeria for its trust in the African Peer Review Mechanism and for its steadfast commitment to African unity, cooperation, and the rapid realization of our people’s aspirations, as outlined in the African Union’s Agenda 2063,” she said.
In addition, AU leaders extended their appreciation to President Tebboune, alongside Ethiopian President Taye Atsegye Selassie, Kenyan President William Ruto, and Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema, for their steadfast support in the establishment of the African Refining Agency.
The agency, a private-sector-driven and self-financed initiative, is expected to play a key role in advancing the continent’s energy security and industrialization efforts.
The APRM, established in 2003, is a voluntary governance monitoring tool that allows African nations to assess each other’s political, economic, and corporate governance performance.
Under President Tebboune’s leadership, the mechanism has gained renewed momentum, reinforcing Africa’s commitment to democratic accountability and sustainable development.
