Ethiopia to Host Second African Union (AU) ‘Africa Climate Summit, 2025’
Ethiopia is set to host the Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) from September 8–10, 2025, in Addis Ababa. Under the theme “Accelerating Global Climate Solutions: Financing for Africa’s Resilient and Green Development,” the summit will position Africa as a central voice in global climate negotiations ahead of COP30.
Ghana Parliament: Read, Indian PM Narendra Modi addresses the Joint Parliamentary Session
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed a special session of the Parliament of Ghana today, becoming the first Indian Prime Minister to do so. The session, convened by the Speaker of Parliament, Hon’ble Alban Kingsford Sumana Bagbin, was attended by Members of Parliament, Government officials and distinguished guests from both the nations. The address marked a significant moment in India-Ghana relations, reflecting the mutual respect and shared democratic values that unite the two countries.
Commonwealth: Who is Hon Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, the new Commonwealth Secretary-General
In a historic move, Hon. Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey of Ghana has officially taken office as the Commonwealth Secretary-General. She assumed her position on April 1, 2025, following her unanimous appointment by Commonwealth Heads of Government at their 2024 biennial meeting in Apia, Samoa.
Kenya Parliament Approves Finance Law, Rejects Controversial Data Access Proposal
Kenya Parliament on Thursday approved the 2024/25 Finance Law through a voice vote. Lawmakers denied the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) unrestricted access to taxpayers’ data, citing privacy concerns and constitutional safeguards.
Burundi Parliament Election: Ruling Party Wins All Parliamentary Seats
In Burundi Parliament Election, Burundi’s ruling party, CNDD-FDD, has won 100% of the seats in the National Assembly following a controversial election held on June 5. The electoral commission announced the provisional results on June 11, confirming that the party secured 96.51% of the vote nationwide.
Pan-African Parliament Hosts 12th Annual Speakers’ Conference
Pan-African Parliament (PAP) 12th Annual Conference of Speakers on African Union’s 2024 theme: “Educate an African Fit for the 21st Century.”
Morocco to Host 83rd Session of African Parliamentary Union’s Executive Committee
Morocco will host the 83rd Session of the Executive Committee of the African Parliamentary Union (APU) from May 21 to 22, 2025.
Africa: BRIEF ON ACTIVITIES OF THE PAN-AFRICAN PARLIAMENT: MARCH – MAY 2025
The Pan-African Parliament was established in March 2004, by Article 17 of the Constitutive Act of the African Union, as one of the nine Organs provided for in the Treaty Establishing the African Economic Community signed in Abuja, Nigeria, in 1991. The Protocol establishing the PAP was ratified by 49 Member States.
Ghana: H.E Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s Final address as President of the Republic of Ghana
H.E Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s Final address as President of the Republic of Ghana at Ghana Bar Association,
The Commonwealth: The next Commonwealth Secretary-General?
At the next Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa in October 2024, the seventh Commonwealth Secretary-General will be elected. Ahead of this momentous vote, the three declared candidates for Commonwealth Secretary-General convened at Chatham House in London to present and debate their vision for the future of the Commonwealth. Africa makes up more than a third … Read more
Africa: Who was Malawi’s Vice President Dr. Saulos Klaus Chilima, Died in an unfortunate plane crash
Vice President Dr. Saulos Chilima was first sworn in as Vice President of the Republic of Malawi On 30th May 2014. On 28th June 2020 Dr Chilima was sworn in for his second term as Vice President of the republic of Malawi.
WEF: World Economic Forum on IMF/ WBG Spring Meetings, 2024 @ Washington DC
WEF: World Economic Forum on IMF WBG Spring Meetings on global growth and financial stability & announcements on funding initiatives.