The African Democratic Alliance for Freedom and Progress (ADAFP) is a Pan-African political alliance composed of liberal, democratic, reformist, and progressive political parties, civic movements, youth networks, and national chapters. The organisation promotes democratic governance, human rights, peaceful political transitions, rule of law, open markets, and inclusive development across Africa.
The ADAFP was founded on 13 February 2026 in Casablanca, Morocco, where its founding Casablanca Declaration was adopted.
Hon. Mmusi Maimane was elected as the inaugural President of the ADAFP in February 2026.
Eddie D. Jarwolo of Liberia was elected Secretary-General, marking a key step in the organisation’s continental leadership formation.
The alliance positions itself as a “Third Way” in African politics, combining liberal ideals of individual liberty and economic openness with progressive commitments to social justice, equality, and empowerment.
Logo
The ADAFP logo symbolises democracy, unity, African identity, and progress.
History
Origins
The ADAFP emerged from continuing challenges within African political networks, including representation gaps, sustainability problems, and governance inconsistencies.
Founding Assembly (Casablanca, 2026)
The alliance was formally launched on 13-14 February 2026 in Casablanca, Morocco. The Founding General Assembly adopted three core documents:
- Casablanca Declaration
- Governance Charter
- Code of Conduct
Mission and Objectives
The ADAFP aims to strengthen democratic governance and advance liberal-progressive values by:
- promoting free, fair, and transparent elections;
- defending constitutionalism and peaceful transitions of power;
- supporting member parties in institutional development;
- encouraging solidarity and cooperation across Africa;
- championing human rights, gender equality, and minority protection;
- promoting open markets, innovation, and fair economic opportunities;
- contributing to peace, security, and conflict prevention;
- supporting continental goals, including the African Union’s Agenda 2063.
Governance
The organisation is governed through five core documents:
- Rabat Declaration
- Governance Charter
- By-laws
- Code of Conduct
- Political Manifesto
Organs
General Assembly (GA)
The supreme decision-making body. It elects leadership, approves strategy and budgets, and ratifies membership. Decisions are based on a proportional voting system reflecting parliamentary representation of member parties.
Board of Trustees (BT)
A body of 10–15 African leaders and experts providing long-term guidance, administering awards, and supporting mediation and political reconciliation. The Board of Trustees, as of 2026, includes:
- Chair: Hon. Hakima El Haite
- Member: Hon. Olivier Kamitatu Etsu
- Member: Hon. Johan Van Hecke
- Member: Dr. Mamadou Lamine Ba
Executive Committee (EC)
The Executive Committee manages daily operations. As of 2026, it includes:
- President: Hon. Mmusi Maimane
- Deputy Presidents: Nabil Adel; Mouhamadou Faye
- Secretary-General: [[Eddie D. Jarwolo
- Deputy Secretary-General: Adil Abdel Aati
- Treasurer: Amal Awad Mukhtar Nasir
- Deputy Treasurer: Kader Makanera
Additional officers:
- Coordinator – Jawad Chafil
- Assistant Coordinator – Stevens Mokgalapa
- Advisor for Africa–EU Relations – Walter Torres
Supporting Organs
- President of Honour (symbolic role)
- Patrons — up to ten respected former African heads of state or government
Membership
Membership consists of full member parties, associate members, and national chapters. The active membership includes:
Full Members
Botswana
- ADAFP Botswana Chapter
Cameroon
- ADAFP Cameroon Chapter
Chad
- Coalition Tchadienne pour le Changement (CTC)
- Union des Progressistes Tchadiens (UPT)
- UNTLD
Comoros
- Alliance Nationale pour les Comores ANC
Congo, Republic of
- Comité d'Action pour le Renouveau
- Republican Movement Republic of Congo MR
Congo, Democratic Republic of
- Together for the Republic EPR
Egypt
- Justice Party (Egypt)
- Ghad El-Thawra Party
- Egyptian Democratic Association
Eswatini
- African United Democratic Party AUDP
Ghana
- Free Trade Network Africa (FTNA)
Guinea
- Union of Republican Forces UFR
- National Front for Development Guinea (FND)
Liberia
- Naymote Partners for Democratic Development
Mali
- ADAFP Mali Chapter
Mauritania
- Freedom and Citizenship Association
Morocco
- Popular Movement MP
- Constitutional Union UC
- Moroccan Liberal Party
- International Network of Liberal Women Morocco Chapte
- Youth Alliance for Leadership and Development in Africa Morocco Chapter
Namibia
- ASOLI Progressives Party former The Association for Localised Interests (Asoli)
Rwanda
- Liberal Party (Rwanda)
Senegal
- Les Démocrates Réformateurs/Yeesal (LDR/Yeesal)
- Union Pour la République (UPR)
- Parti pour la Liberté et la Citoyenneté Defar Jikkoyi (PLC/DJ)
- Nouvel Élan Libéral (NEL)
- Pan-African Observatory for Prevention, Equity, Citizenship and Civility (OPECC)
Somalia
- CAHDİ Party
South Africa
- Build One South Africa
South Sudan
- United Democratic Front (South Sudan)
- People’s Liberal Party (South Sudan) (PLP)
Sudan
- Sudan of the Future (SoF)
- National Trend Party
Uganda
- ADAFP Uganda Chapter
Programmes
ADAFP conducts continental programs including:
- leadership development and youth political academies
- women’s political empowerment initiatives
- election and campaign support
- political party strengthening and policy development
- digital infrastructure (CRM, Wiki, MetaBase)
- Africa-wide democracy and governance campaigns
Headquarters and Registration
The ADAFP is in the process of legal registration. Considered host countries include:
- Morocco (preferred)
- South Africa (alternative)
- Uganda (future possibility)
External links
- Official website: https://www.adafp.org