President Te'ye says African peer review system is vital in changing world

February 07, 2026

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At a forum in Addis Ababa, President Te'ye Atske Selassie stated that the African Peer Review Mechanism is more essential than ever. He noted that Africa has faced numerous challenges in the past, and the coming times may bring more due to the rapidly changing global system. The mechanism will help bring solidarity amid strategic competitions.

The African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) forum convened in Addis Ababa, attended by leaders and senior officials from various African countries. In his address at the forum, President Te'ye Atske Selassie highlighted that Africa has encountered many challenges in its social development journey so far. He warned that future periods could involve working in tension due to monetary pressures, making it unlikely to remain free from difficulties.

He pointed out that in the swiftly evolving global system, strategic rivalries will foster a need for solidarity. This underscores the heightened significance of the APRM. The forum began today in Addis Ababa on Yekatit 6, 2018. President Te'ye delivered these remarks during the social development session.

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