African parties adopt Addis Ababa Declaration
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Fanamc
African political parties have adopted the Addis Ababa Declaration, which calls for stronger public institutions, industrialisation and economic integration across the continent. The text adopted on 7 November also sets long-term national priorities for parties, with measurable objectives and accountability requirements, according to the summit.
The African political parties adopted the Addis Ababa Declaration at the conclusion of the second African Political Parties Summit, held from 5 to 7 November 2026 in the Ethiopian capital under the theme “Governing for Growth: Political Parties as Architects of Africa’s Economic Future”, reports FMC.
In the text, leaders and representatives of the participating parties commit to strengthening their role in the continent’s economic transformation through capable public institutions, industrial development, continuity of national development priorities and greater continental economic integration. They call on governing and opposition parties to define credible, long-term development priorities, with measurable objectives, implementation milestones and public accountability, and recognise the role of the opposition in examining the feasibility and costs of government programmes.
The parties reaffirm their commitment to constitutional governance, democracy, political pluralism, the rule of law and fundamental freedoms, as well as rejecting unconstitutional changes of government. They also commit to preserving institutional memory and administrative continuity during political transitions.
On the economic front, the declaration commits them to promoting industrialisation, productive investment, business and employment development, particularly in manufacturing, agro-processing, modern agriculture, mineral processing, digital industries and internationally competitive services.
