The APC asked for the support of the African Union, a continental organisation featuring the 55 independent countries of Africa, at a meeting held between the two organisations in Algiers, Algeria.

The APC hopes to host the African Para Games every four years as an official multi-sport event for Para-athletes in the run-up to the Paralympic Games.

With the right funding and organisation, the APC plan to potentially host the first edition as early as late-2019.

After the meeting with all 55 member states' Sports Ministers and Directors of African National Sports Councils, funding opportunities for Para-athletes were discussed.

Each member state agreed to request an annual budget for the support of Para-athletes and their National Paralympic Committees.

APC President Leonel da Rocha Pinto praised the meetings as a great step forward for Para-sport across the continent.

"Meeting the representatives of each of the African Union's member states is a milestone," he said.

"We need their support to create pathways for our Para-athletes from the grassroots to the elite level.

"I am very grateful for having had this opportunity to attend this important conference and I'm looking forward to a close cooperation with the African Union and the African countries."

The meeting also recognised the APC as the official governing body for Para-sport in the continent as officials from the organisation also met with members of the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa and the Association of African Sports Confederations.