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.
On the eve of his 90th birthday, the 14th Dalai Lama made a landmark announcement. Speaking from Dharamshala, India, he confirmed that the institution of the Dalai Lama will continue after him. He declared that only the Gaden Phodrang Trust, which he established in 2011, will have the authority to select his successor.
The term “BRIC” was coined in 2001 by a Goldman Sachs economist to highlight the rising economic power of Brazil, Russia, India, and China. These four countries later took political initiative to form a forum for dialogue and global cooperation.
Brazil has officially assumed the BRICS Brazil 2025 presidency, marking its fourth mandate after leading the group in 2010, 2014, and 2019. The presidency’s theme is “Strengthening Global South Cooperation for More Inclusive and Sustainable Governance.”
The International Day of Parliamentarism is celebrated every year on 30 June, the date in 1889 on which the IPU was founded. The Day was established in 2018 through a United Nations General Assembly Resolution.
The Central American Parliament (PARLACEN) backs Morocco’s Autonomy Plan for Western Sahara, calling it the only credible solution. Regional support grows as El Salvador, Panama, and the Dominican Republic deepen diplomatic ties with Rabat.
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.
At 44 years old, Baerbock is one of the youngest presidents ever elected to lead the Assembly. She is also the first woman from the Western European and Others Group (WEOG) to take the gavel and only the fifth woman overall.
Pan-African Parliament (PAP) 12th Annual Conference of Speakers on African Union’s 2024 theme: “Educate an African Fit for the 21st Century.”
Morocco will host the 83rd Session of the Executive Committee of the African Parliamentary Union (APU) from May 21 to 22, 2025.