Uganda Assumes APRM Chairmanship as Algeria Concludes Two-Year Tenure

By Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L.H.D (Hon.) updated at 1749 EAT on Friday 13th February 2026

ADDIS ABABA – ETHIOPIA – The 35th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) convened in Addis Ababa on Friday, February 13, 2026, marking a significant leadership transition within the continental governance body.

Representing the President of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, H.E. Abdelmadjid Tebboune, the Algerian Prime Minister, H.E. Sifi Ghrieb, chaired the summit and formally handed over the rotating chairmanship of the APRM Forum to Uganda.

The chairmanship was received by H.E. Jessica Alupo, representing the President of the Republic of Uganda, H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni.

During the 35th session of the African Peer Review Mechanism in Addis Ababa, the Algerian Prime Minister, H.E Sifi Ghrieb, on behalf of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, today handed over the chairmanship of the APRM to H.E. Jessica Alupo, representing President Yoweri Museveni.

In a speech delivered by the Prime Minister on behalf of President Tebboune, Algeria expressed sincere appreciation for the trust placed in it during its two-year tenure as Chair of the Forum. The President described the role as a profound honor, noting that Algeria had been privileged to serve the continent by guiding the Forum’s work and advancing governance and development across member states.

President Tebboune reaffirmed Algeria’s full commitment to supporting Uganda throughout its presidency and pledged continued collaboration with the Forum to strengthen cooperation and collective action. He underscored the importance of peer review processes as a strategic instrument for promoting good governance and reinforcing African institutional mechanisms in line with the continent’s development blueprint, African Union Agenda 2063.

He further expressed confidence in President Museveni’s leadership and conveyed Algeria’s best wishes for Uganda’s successful stewardship of the APRM. Algeria, he said, remains steadfast in its commitment to the Mechanism and to advancing reform, transparency, and continental integration.

Member states of the Mechanism commended President Tebboune for his leadership and dedication during Algeria’s tenure. They praised his contributions to strengthening the principles of good governance and advancing reform initiatives, noting that his efforts had reinforced cooperation and unity within the APRM framework.

The transition signals renewed momentum for the APRM as it continues to serve as a key African instrument for accountability, peer learning, and sustainable development across the continent.