Algeria’s Youth Minister and Supreme Youth Council representative, Mustafa Haidawi, will attend the “African Youth Leaders Summit” in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from April 3–5, according to a Wednesday ministry statement.
Organized by the African Union under the theme “Unleashing Youth Potential for a Prosperous Africa,” the summit aims to “boost youth engagement in peace and sustainable development efforts, strengthen African youth unity, and discuss key issues like diplomacy and their role in protecting African interests globally,” the statement noted.
The event, expecting around 1,000 young participants, will feature a startup exhibition and diverse cultural activities. Haidawi will highlight Algeria’s efforts in “empowering and supporting youth, and developing policies to involve them in decision-making, thanks to the significant attention from Algeria’s top authorities,” the statement continued.
It pointed to Algeria’s exemplary youth model, seen in “creating a dedicated youth ministry, establishing the Supreme Youth Council, amending electoral laws for greater youth representation in local and national councils, and launching a startups ministry while modernizing universities.” Additional measures include “policies and laws supporting youth rights, participation in decision-making, and initiatives across various fields.”
Haidawi will also hold bilateral meetings with youth leaders from across Africa to “enhance collaboration and share expertise among African youth councils, building on the November 2024 African Youth Forum in Oran,” the statement concluded.
