Addis Ababa:Ethiopia’s Prosperity Party has been unanimously elected to lead the African Political Parties Initiative (APPI) at the 2nd African Political Parties Summit in Addis Ababa.
According to Ethiopian News Agency, the decision marks an expanded role for the party in continental political engagement. Leaders and representatives of prominent political parties from across Africa recognized the Prosperity Party’s experience in nation-building, economic transformation, and its guiding philosophy of Medemer (synergy).
The unanimous election reflects the growing recognition of the Prosperity Party’s political and development experience as a valuable source of lessons for African countries seeking to strengthen political institutions and promote inclusive governance. Bikila Hurisa, Head of the Prosperity Party’s Political and Public Relations Sector, was appointed Executive Secretary of the APPI Executive Secretariat, highlighting Ethiopia’s leadership in strengthening political cooperation across Africa.
APPI, serving as the executive arm of the African Political Parties Summit, aims to transform political parties into sustainable institutions contributing continuously to national and continental development. The initiative focuses on strengthening political institutions, promoting policy innovation, and supporting economic transformation.
The Prosperity Party’s election underscores Ethiopia’s growing engagement in shaping continental political dialogue as the summit concludes with the adoption of the Addis Ababa Declaration, outlining shared commitments to advance Africa’s collective development agenda.
