Ethiopia to Host Second African Political Parties Summit

Addis Ababa, June 18, 2026 (ENA) — Ethiopia will host the Second African Political Parties Summit (APPS 2026), a major continental gathering aimed at strengthening democratic governance and promoting economic transformation across Africa.

The 2026 African Political Parties Summit, under the theme “Governing for Growth: Political Parties as Architects of Africa’s Economic Future” will be held in Addis Ababa in late October 2026.

According to Ethiopia's Prosperity Party, the selection of the country to host the summit reflects growing recognition of its efforts in promoting democratic governance, institutional development, and economic reform.

 

 

As part of preparations for APPS 2026, Prosperity Party Vice President and Head of the Main Office, Adem Farah, held discussions today with Chair of the Executive Council of the Africa Governance Centre, Benedicta Lasi, in Addis Ababa.

During the meeting, Prosperity Party Vice President Adem emphasized the importance of African-led platforms that encourage constructive dialogue among political parties and enhance their contribution to democratic governance, economic transformation, and continental development.

The two sides stressed that political parties should go beyond their traditional electoral role and serve as institutions that foster policy innovation, leadership development, nation-building, and long-term economic stewardship.

They also reaffirmed their commitment to working closely to ensure the successful organization of APPS 2026 and to advance the summit’s vision of positioning African political parties as key drivers of inclusive growth and transformation across the continent.

The inaugural African Political Parties Summit was held in Accra in August 2025 and concluded with the adoption of the Accra Declaration, which reaffirmed a shared commitment to democratic governance, inclusive development, and development-oriented politics throughout Africa.