Addis Ababa, November 5, 2026 (FMC) – The Second African Political Parties Summit officially opened today in Addis Ababa, bringing together political leaders, parliamentarians, ministers, youth and women representatives, development partners and diplomats from across Africa.
The summit is being held at the Adwa Victory Memorial Museum under the theme “Governing for Growth: Political Parties as Architects of Africa’s Economic Future.”
The continental gathering is bringing together representatives of African countries to deliberate on political parties’ roles in shaping the continent’s economic future.
Today’s programme features the African Women in Political Leadership Summit and the African Youth and Politics Forum, focusing on women’s political leadership and youth participation in political processes.