The African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) in collaboration with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat successfully convened a three (3)-day Continental validation meeting (validation meeting) to consider and validate the African Continental Free Trade Area Implementation Review Mechanism (AfIRM) Proposal.   The meeting took place in Cape Town, South Africa from 30th October to 01st November 2022.

29 October 2022 Cape Town, South Africa. The African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) and the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA), in cooperation with UNDP South Africa, the Department of Public Service and Administration of South Africa (DPSA) organized a regional workshop on ‘Strengthening National Institutional Capacities for the UN Decade of Action and Delivery for Sustainable Development and the AU Agenda 2063’.

Cairo, 20 September 2022 | Under the auspices of the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development, the African Peer Review Mechanism was invited to partake in the 4^th African Women Leadership Program in Cairo 13-18 September which aims to capacitate African female executives about African Development Agenda and current challenges towards climate change ahead from COP 27.

Naivasha, Kenya, October 2022 – The APRM Continental Secretariat (APRM), the German Development Agency (GIZ) and the NEPAD/APRM Kenya Secretariat (NAKS) organised a two-day Validation Workshop in which various key stakeholders including representatives from Ministries, Departments, representatives of some Counties, Agencies and Non-State Actors in Kenya participated in reviewing and validating the National Governance Report of Kenya (NGR).

The targeted review mission of the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) on unconstitutional changes of government (UCG) ended in Moroni, Union of Comoros, this Friday October 21st, 2022, after the restitution of the preliminary findings by the Head of Mission Dr Ousmane DIALLO to the President of the Republic of the Union of the Comoros, H.E.M Azali Assoumani. The Targeted Review took place from 10 to 20 October 2022.

Moroni le 21 octobre 2022 – La mission d'évaluation ciblée du Mécanisme Africain d'Evaluation par les Pairs (MAEP) sur les changements anticonstitutionnels de gouvernement (CAG) s’est achevée à Moroni, Union des Comores, ce vendredi 21 octobre 2022 après la restitution des constats préliminaires par le Chef de la mission Dr Ousmane DIALLO au President de la République de l’Union des Comores, S.E.M Azali Assoumani. L’Evaluation ciblée s’est déroulée du 10 au 20 octobre 2022.

Moroni, October 11, 2022 - The President of the Republic of the Union of the Comoros, H.E.M Azali Assoumani has successfully and officially launched the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) Targeted Review Mission to the Union of the Comoros on Unconstitutional Changes of Government. The Targeted Review Mission will take place from 10 to 20 October 2022.

Moroni, le 11 octobre 2022 - Le Président de la République de l’Union des Comores, S.E.M Azali Assoumani, a officiellement lancé, avec succès, la mission d’évaluation ciblée de l’Union des Comores sur les Changement Anticonstitutionnels de Gouvernement ; laquelle se déroulera du 10 au 20 octobre 2022.

Conakry, 4 October 2022 –  The Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, Regional Integration and the Guinean Diaspora received in audience an APRM delegation composed of Professor Eddy Maloka, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the APRM Continental Secretariat, Mr. Nounké KABA, the Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of the Republic of Guinea to the African Union, Dr. Valery Yao, Universal Accession and Country Review Coordinator for the Republic of Guinea, and Ms. Thato Chabana, Personal Assistant to the CEO.

Conakry, le 4 octobre 2022 –  Le Ministre des Affaires étrangères, de la Coopération Internationale, de l’Intégration Africaine et des Guinéens de l’étranger, Son Excellence Dr. Morissanda KOUYATE a reçu en audience, dans la salle de conférence dudit ministère, une délégation du MAEP composée du Professeur Eddy MALOKA, Directeur Général (DG) du Secrétariat continental du MAEP, de Mr. Nounké KABA, Chargé d’Affaires de l’Ambassade de Guinée à l’Union africaine, du Dr. Valery YAO, Coordonnateur de l’Adhésion Universelle au MAEP et Coordonnateur Pays de la République de Guinée et de Mlle Thato, Assistante du Directeur Général.

4 septembre 2022, Le Royaume du Lesotho, Maseru – La mission très attendue d’évaluation ciblée du Mécanisme Africain d’Evaluation par les Pairs (MAEP) sur les changements anticonstitutionnels de gouvernement (CAG) a débuté à Maseru, Royaume du Lesotho, du 24 septembre au 5 octobre 2022.

4 September 2022, Kingdom of Lesotho, Maseru. The much-anticipate African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) Targeted Review Mission on Unconstitutional Changes of Government (UCG) kick started in Maseru, Kingdom of Lesotho, from 24 September to 5 October 2022.

20 septembre 2022- Le Mécanisme africain d'évaluation par les pairs (MAEP), en collaboration avec les membres de la plateforme de l'Architecture africaine de gouvernance (AGA), lance une série de missions d'évaluation ciblées sur les changements anticonstitutionnels de gouvernement de septembre 2022 à fin octobre 2022, une première en Afrique et dans le monde.

DEPLOYMENT OF TARGETED REVIEW MISSIONS ON UNCONSTITUTIONAL CHANGES OF GOVERNMENT AS PART OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE AFRICAN GOVERNANCE REPORT-2023

20 September 2022– The African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) in collaboration with Africa Governance Architecture (AGA) Platform Members is launching a series of targeted review missions on Unconstitutional Changes of Government from 22 September 2022 to 30^th October 2022, a first for Africa and the world.

PRESS STATEMENT ON AFRICAN UNION DAY

Johannesburg, Midrand, 9 September 2022: On behalf of the APRM Family, the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) Continental Secretariat Chief Executive Officer, Prof Eddy Maloka, joins the continent in celebrating the African Union Day. The APRM salutes the founding fathers and mothers of our continental organization who on 9 September 1999 in Sirte, Libya took the historic decision to transform the Organization of African Unity (OAU) into the African Union (AU).

APRM CEO CONGRATULATES DR. WILLIAM RUTO AS THE PRESIDENT-ELECT OF THE REPUBLIC OF KENYA

Johannesburg, 7 September, 2022: On behalf of the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM), H.E. Prof Eddy Maloka, Chief Executive Officer of the APRM Continental Secretariat, wishes to congratulate the Republic of Kenya and for holding peaceful General Elections and upholding constitutionalism and rule of law.

L’Union des Comores Confirme son Adhésion au MAEP et sa Disponibilité à Recevoir une Mision d’Evaluation Ciblée

Moroni, le 24 mai 2022 – Le Président de l’Union des Comores, Son Excellence Monsieur Azali ASSOUMANI a reçu en audience, au Palais de Beit Salam, une délégation de haut niveau composée du Dr. Ousmane Mamadou DIALLO, Membre du Panel des Eminentes Personnalités du MAEP en charge des Comores, de Son Excellence Youssouf Assoumani MONDOHAN, Ambassadeur de l’Union des Comores à l’Union africaine, du Dr. Rachel MUKAMUNANA, Directrice des évaluations et du Dr. Valery YAO, Coordonnateur de l’Adhésion Universelle au MAEP. 

DÉCLARATION DU MAEP SUR LA DÉGRADATION DE LA NOTATION DE CREDIT DU GHANA PAR S&P ET FITCH

12 août 2022 – Le Mécanisme Africain d’Evaluation par les Pairs (MAEP), mandaté par l’Assemblée de l’Union Africaine pour soutenir les pays Africains dans le domaine des notations de crédit, entreprend des analyses de routine des actions de notation attribuées par les agences internationales de notation de crédit aux pays Africains.Le MAEP a noté avec préoccupation l’augmentation du nombre d’actions de notation négative contre les pays africains par les trois agences de notation internationales.

APRM STATEMENT ON THE RATING DOWNGRADE OF GHANA BY S&P AND FITCH RATINGS

12 August 2022 The African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM), which has the mandate from the African Union Assembly to support African countries in the area of credit ratings, undertakes routine analyses of rating actions assigned by international credit ratings agencies on African countries.

APRM Participated in the Fifth Ordinary Session of the African Union Specialized Technical Committee on Finance, Monetary Affairs, Economic Planning and Integration

22 July 2022, Zambia, Lusaka – The African Peer Review Mechanism Continental Secretariat (APRM) delegation led by the APRM Chief Executive Officer, Prof. Eddy Maloka, took part at the Fifth Ordinary Session of the African Union Specialized Technical Committee (STC) on Finance, Monetary Affairs, Economic Planning and Integration (STC) held from the 17th to the 22nd July 20220 in Lusaka, Republic of Zambia.

APRM STATEMENT ON THE RATING DOWNGRADE OF MAURITIUS BY MOODY’S

03 August 2022 - The African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM), an organ of the African Union (AU) that supports African countries in the area of credit ratings, undertakes routine analyses of rating actions assigned by international credit ratings agencies on African countries. The APRM has noted with concern the unsolicited rating action by Moody’s that resulted in the downgrade of the Government of Mauritius’ long-term foreign currency issuer rating from Baa2 to Baa3, and also a change in its outlook from negative to stable.

GHANA SUPPORTS THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE AFRICAN CREDIT RATING AGENCY

Accra, Ghana, 17 July 2022 – The APRM delegation, led by Dr. Abdoulie Janneh, who is the Vice Chair of the APR Panel of Eminent Persons and Prof. Eddy Maloka, the Chief Executive Officer of APRM Continental Secretariat, met with the Vice-President of Ghana, Hon. Mahamudu Bawumia during their official visit to Ghana.

THE APRM SUPPORTS VOLUNTARY NATIONAL REPORTING ON SDG& AGENDA 2063 IN THE HLPF

UN Headquarters, New York, 11-15 July 2022 – The African Peer Review Mechanism took part in the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) at the United Nations to support African efforts in enhancing monitoring and evaluation of Agenda 2030 and Agenda 2063 as designated by the AU Assembly decision since 2017.

GHANA TO UNDERTAKE ITS SECOND REVIEW AND TARGETED REVIEW

14 July 2022 Accra, Ghana - The Republic of Ghana is set to undertake the APRM Second General Country Review.

H.E MUSEVENI CALLED FOR AFRICANS TO UNITE

4-9 July 2022 Kampala, Uganda. The African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) Continental Secretariat with support of the Government of Uganda, Woman, Gender and Youth Directorate of the African Union, The Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, International Organization for Migration, European Union in Uganda, UNICEF, GIZ and Youth for Tax Justice Network convened a successful 3rd APRM Youth Symposium.

THE REPUBLIC OF GABON RELAUNCHES ITS SELF-ASSESSMENT PROCESS

Libreville, 30 June 2022 – Following Gabon’s accession to the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) in 2003, the national APRM process, which had undergone substantial development, halted in 2011.

THE REPUBLIC OF GABON RELAUNCHES ITS SELF-ASSESSMENT PROCESS

Libreville, 30 June 2022 – Following Gabon’s accession to the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) in 2003, the national APRM process, which had undergone substantial development, halted in 2011.

LE MAEP-GABON RELANCE SON PROCESSUS D’AUTO-EVALUATION

Libreville, 30 juin 2022 – Suite à l’adhésion du Gabon au Mécanisme Africain d’évaluation par les Pairs (MAEP) en 2003, le processus national du MAEP, qui a connu une évolution substantielle, s’est estompé en 2011. Depuis 2019, à la faveur d’une volonté politique affichée, le processus a été relancé.

THE KINGDOM OF LESOTHO – A STEP CLOSER TO REVIVING THE APRM

28 June – 01 July 2022, Maser, Lesotho – The African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) led by Prof. Eddy Maloka, undertook a sensitization mission to the Kingdom of Lesotho from 29 June to 01July 2022.

H.E PRESIDENT UHURU KENYATTA RECEIVES THE APRM TARGETED REVIEW REPORT OF KENYA

Nairobi, Republic of Kenya, 07-07-2022 – The African Peer-Review Mechanism (APRM) Team led by Amb. Inonge Mbikusita Lewanika, the Panel Member in charge of Kenya, Dr. Rachel Mukamunana, Director of Country Reviews and Assessments, Mr. Germain Tshinu, the Country Coordinator and Mrs. Nomfanelo Mhambi, responsible for administrative tasks in Country Review and Assessment paid a courtesy call to HE. President Uhuru Kenyatta for an official handover of the Kenya Targeted Review Report on the Big 4 Agenda and cross-cutting governance issues.

EXPERTS FINALISED AND VALIDATED THE AFRICAN PEER REVIEW MECHANISM (APRM) GOVERNANCE INDEX FRAMEWORK

Johannesburg, South Africa, 29^th June – 1^st July 2022, the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) held its first physical workshop for the external steering committee that oversees the development of the APRM Governance Index, a project sponsored by the African Development Bank (AfDB).

AFRICAN PEER REVIEW MECHANISM (APRM) MEDIA TRAINING WORKSHOP IN THE KINGDOM OF LESOTHO

28 June 2022 Maseru, Kingdom of Lesotho. The APRM held the first Media Training as part of a sensitization mission led by Prof Eddy Maloka on the 27th and 28th June 2022 in Maseru, the Kingdom of Lesotho. The training consisted of a series of workshops. The workshop was co-organized with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Relations, and Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Lesotho.

A FRUITFUL PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE APRM AND THE ACERWC TOWARDS STRENGTHENING THE RIGHTS AND WELFARE OF THE CHILD IN AFRICA

16 June 2022 Maseru, Kingdom of Lesotho. The African Peer Review Mechanism Secretariat (APRM) at the invitation of the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACERWC) participated in the High-Level Symposium on Harmful Practices Affecting Children on the occasion of the commemoration of the Day of the African Child (DAC) held on 16 June 2022 at Lesotho Avani, Maseru City, Kingdom of Lesotho.

LE AMEP CONTINUE DE SENSIBILISER ET APPUYER SES PAYS MEMBRES SUR LE PROGRAMME DE RAPPORT NATIONAL DE GOUVERNANCE (RNG)

16 Juin 2022, Djibouti. Le Secrétariat Continental du Mécanisme Africain d’Evaluation par les Pairs (MAEP), en collaboration avec le Bureau du Point Focal et le Secretariat National du MAEP au Djibouti ont abrité durant trois jours, un atelier technique portant sur le cadre d’élaboration de rapport national de gouvernance au Djibouti.

APRM STATUTORY MEETINGS IN SIERRA LEONE

Freetown, Sierra Leone, 08 June 2022 – The APRM Continental Secretariat, in collaboration with the Office of the APRM Focal Point in Sierra Leone, Ministry of Political and Public Affairs, organized a two-day technical workshop on the APRM Continental Monitoring, Evaluation & Research (ME&R) Framework for Member-States from 06th to 7th June 2022 at the Atlantic Lumbly Hotel, in Freetown, Republic of Sierra Leone.

H.E DR JULIUS MAADA BIO, PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SIERRA LEONE AND CHAIRPERSON OF THE APR FORUM OF HEADS OF STATE AND GOVERNMENT, LEADS THE DISCUSSION ON UNCONSTITUTIONAL CHANGES OF GOVERNMENT AT THE 16TH EXTRAORDINARY AFRICAN UNION SUMMIT

28 May 2022, Malabo, Equatorial Guinea. At the recently held 16th Extraordinary Summit in Malabo, the Assembly mandated the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) to undertake evidence-based research to assist the African Union (AU) to comprehend better unconstitutional changes of government.

THE AGENDA 2063 TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP TAKES CONCRETE STEPS TOWARDS THE EVALUATION OF AGENDA 2063 FIRST-TEN YEAR IMPLEMENTATION PLAN (FTIP)

20 May 2022, Nairobi. The African Commission and the AfDB/UNECA Joint Secretariat Support Office organised a technical consultation meeting between the AU-Technical Working Group on Agenda 2063 and different regional stakeholders to take stock of the current preparations for the evaluation of the First-Ten Year Implementation Plan (FTYIP) and the formulation of the Second-Ten Year Implementation Plan (STYIP) of Agenda 203: the Africa We Want.

LE BURUNDI PRÊT À RECEVOIR UNE MISION D’ÉVALUATION CIBLÉE ET UNE ÉVALUATION DE BASE EN 2022

Bujumbura, le 20 Mai 2022 – Le Ministre des Affaires Etrangères et de la Coopération au Développement du Burundi, l’Ambassadeur Albert SHINGIRO, accompagné du Directeur Général du Ministère des Affaires Etrangères chargé des Relations multilatérales, l’Ambassadeur Isaie KUBWAYO et du Directeur de l’Intégration et des Organisations régionales africaines, M. Alexis Niyonzima NTACO, a reçu en audience une délégation de haut niveau du Mécanisme Africain d’Evaluation par les Pairs (MAEP), composée du Membre du Panel des Eminentes Personnalités du MAEP en charge du Burundi, Dr. Ousmane Mamadou DIALLO, de la Directrice des Evaluations Pays, Dr. Rachel MUKAMUNANA, du Chef du Bureau de Liaison de l’Union Africaine pour les Grands Lacs et le Burundi, M. Patrick Gonzague BALAGIZI et de Dr. Valery YAO, Coordonnateur Pays du Burundi.

NIGER FINALISES ITS NATIONAL PLAN OF ACTION

May 2022, Niamey, Niger - The republic of Niger, becomes the third out of the four countries reviewed in 2021, to harmonise and finalise its National Programme of Action (NPoA). The African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) undertook four full reviews in 2021. Among these countries include Nigeria and South Africa (being the 2nd generation review), Niger and Namibia.

LE MAEP RENFORCE SA COOPÉRATION AVEC LE JAPON

13 Mai 2022 – SE. Ahmed Araita ALI est un éducateur et ambassadeur chevronné qui a passé environ 13 ans en tant qu'ambassadeur de la République de Djibouti au Japon. En reconnaissance de sa contribution aux relations bilatérales entre les deux pays, il a reçu l'Ordre du Soleil Levant, Étoile d'Or et d'Argent par Sa Majesté Impériale l'Empereur du Japon, Naruhito.

THE APRM STRENGTHENS ITS COOPERATION WITH JAPAN

13 May 2022 – HE. Ahmed Araita ALI is a seasoned educator and ambassador who spent about 13 years as Ambassador of the Republic of Djibouti to Japan. In recognition of his contribution to bilateral relations between both countries, he was awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star by His Imperial Majesty Emperor of Japan, Naruhito.

THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA FINALISED ITS 2ND NATIONAL PROGRAMME OF ACTION (NPoA) WITH OVER 200 STAKEHOLDERS

Abuja, Nigeria 25th April 2022, the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) continental secretariat in collaboration with Nigeria AUDA-NEPAD / APRM secretariat conducted a national capacity building workshop on the finalisation and harmonisation of the 2nd National Programme of Action (NPoA).

The APRM participated in the 21st Session of CEPA to present progress towards implementation of principles for effective governance of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

New York 10 April 2022, The Chief Executive Officer of the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM), Prof. Eddy Maloka, participated in the 21st annual session of Committee of Experts on Public Administration (CEPA) which was held from 4-8 April at the United Nations.

NAMIBIA TO HIT THE GROUND RUNNING: IMPLEMENTATION OF NAMIBIA NATIONAL PROGRAMME OF ACTION

Swakopmund, Namibia, 5th – 9th April 2022, African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) convened a training workshop on the finalization and harmonization of Namibia APRM National Programme of Action (NPoA) with the support of the African Development Bank, the National Planning Commission (NPC), the National APRM secretariat and the National Governing Council of Namibia.

TECHNICAL PREPARATORY MEETING FOR THE TARGETED EVALUATION AND THE NATIONAL REPORT ON GOVERNANCE IN SENEGAL

Johannesburg, 06 April 2022. Under the leadership of Dr. Honoré Mobonda, Member of the Eminent Personalities Panel of the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM), a preparatory meeting for the Targeted Evaluation and the National Governance Report (NRM) was organized from 30 to 31 March 2022 in Dakar, Senegal.

KENYA PRESENTS PROGRESS REPORT ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE TARGET REVIEW

Johannesburg – South Africa 4 April  2022 - H.E. Amb Dr. Samori Okwiya paid a courtesy call on the African Peer Review Mechanism Continental Secretariat  where he was welcomed by the Ag. Chief of Staff, Adv. Batlokoa Makong, on behalf of the APRM Chief Executive Officer, Prof Eddy Maloka.

NIGERIA HOSTS THE APRM CAPACITY-BUILDING WORKSHOP ON VOLUNTARY NATIONAL REVIEWS FOR THE HLPF 2022 AND DOMESTICATION OF AGENDA 2063

Abuja, 30 March 2022 - The APRM with the Office of the Presidency of Federal Republic of Nigeria, AUDA-NEPAD Nigeria, and UNDESA convened the Continental Capacity-building Workshop on Africa's Voluntary National Reviews for the HLPF 2022 and Domestication of Agenda 2063 on the 28th and 29th of March 2022 in Abuja.

APRM ENGAGEMENT IN AFRICA’S REGIONAL FORUM FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT FOR BUILDING FORWARD BETTER: A GREEN, INCLUSIVE AND RESILIENT AFRICA – RWANDA

Kigali 5 March 2022 - The African Union Continental Secretariat for Peer-Review Mechanism – based in South Africa - took part in various activities during the 8th Session of Africa Regional Forum for Sustainable Development which was organised in Kigali from March 3-5 in Rwanda- Kigali.

2022 APRM Day Statement

On March 9, 2003, 19 years ago, the African Peer Review Mechanism was founded by the NEPAD Heads of State Summit meeting held in Abuja, Nigeria. Now, almost two decades later, the APRM stretches across all AU regions, and includes 42 of the 55 AU Member States in the APRM community, with Burundi as the latest to accede at the 31st APR Forum of Heads of State and Government meeting held on 04 February 2022.

THE APRM & UNDESA CONCLUDED THREE VIRTUAL REGIONAL WEBINARS ON: RESILIENCE AND RECOVERY FROM COVID-19 THROUGH SOUND POLICYMAKING IN AFRICA 

20 January 2022 – The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA), through its Division for Public Institutions and Digital Government (DPIDG), Resident Coordinators Offices (RCOs) and the African Peer Review Mechanism cordially held three virtual webinars from November – January 2022 to share experiences on best practices and examples of resilience in Africa through sound policy making.

THE 31ST APRM FORUM OF HEADS OF STATE AND GOVERNMENT CALLS FOR UNIVERSAL ACCESSION BY 2023

04 February 2022 (Virtual) – Under the auspice of the Chairperson of APR Forum, H.E Cyril Ramaphosa, the APRM held its virtual 31st Summit of the APR Forum of the Heads of State and Government. In his opening remarks, Chairperson of the APR Forum and President of the Republic of South Africa H.E Cyril Ramaphosa expressed his gratitude to all APR Forum Peers for the support afforded to him during his two (2) year tenure as Chair of the APR Forum.

Towards Universal Accession by 2023 a Reality as Burundi Confirms Accession to APRM

Bujumbura, January 25, 2022. The President of the Republic of Burundi, His Excellency Évariste NDAYISHIMIYE received in audience, a high-level delegation composed of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Continental Secretariat of the APRM, Professor Edward Maloka, Ms. Marethé Herfurth, Chargé d’Affaires representing the Ambassador of South Africa to Burundi, Mr. Gonzague-Patrick Balagizi, AU liaison Officer to the Great Lakes and Burundi, Dr. Valery Yao, Coordinator of Universal Accession to APRM and Ms. Thato Chabana Oceana, Personal Assistant to the CEO.