First Extraordinary Session of African Peer Review Mechanism Convened

Addis Ababa, January 13, 2025 (POA)—African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) convened its First Extraordinary Session of Focal Points Steering Committee today, a crucial gathering ahead of a highly anticipated 38^th African Union Summit.

 Marie-Antoinette Rose-Quatre, Chief Executive of the African Union’s African Peer Review Mechanism continental secretariat and esteemed host, Fitsum Assefa, Minister of Planning and Development of Ethiopia presided over the session, it was learned.  

  This session is vital in addressing pressing matters that demand collective attention.

 It also underscores the commitment to ensuring that the APRM, at both the Panel Members and Eminent Persons level, continues to deliver with impact and tangible results in advancing good governance across the continent.

 The session was held at Sheraton Addis Hotel, chaired by Secretary of State to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, in charge of African Affairs, Ambassador SECAAF Mansouri and Chairperson of the APRM Committee of Focal Points.

 

The  session is focused on finalizing two critical matters including  the criteria for the selection and appointment of the APR Panel of Eminent Persons and the legal opinion on the extension of tenure for APR Panel members.