South African Parliamentary committee engages with the Greater Tzaneen Local Municipality

-Nimish Kumar. The Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) had an engagement last night with the Greater Tzaneen Local Municipality, Agri Letaba and the Limpopo Provincial Department of Cooperative Governance to consider a petition submitted to the National Assembly (NA) in June 2020 by Agri Letaba, an organisation representing the farming community … Read more

Opening remarks of UNSG António Guterres on the Appointment of the Secretary-General of the United Nations to a Second Term of Office

-Nimish Kumar. Ninth, we will embark on a United Nations 2.0 — building on our reform efforts to date, we will strive for a more integrated, cohesive and joined up UN that also actively brings in outside networks.  Tenth, and underpinning all our efforts, is the focus on people — bettering the lives of individuals, … Read more

Secretary-General’s António Guterres Oath of Office

-Nimish Kumar. Mr President of the General Assembly, Senhor Presidente da República Portuguesa, Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, This is a solemn moment. I find myself experiencing a whirlwind of emotions and thoughts. I am deeply honoured and grateful for the trust you have placed in me to serve as the Secretary-General of the United Nations … Read more

South African Parliament

-Nimish Kumar. Parliament plays a direct and active role in national affairs. It is the place where the members of Parliament look after your interests. Members of Parliament (MPs) have many responsibilities, including – making laws that will improve our lives; discussing and debating government policy and other political issues; consulting with you, the people, and representing … Read more

The Parliament of Kenya

About Parliament Establishment of Parliament Chapter Eight of the Constitution of Kenya establishes the Legislature. Article 93 of the Constitution states that “There is established a Parliament of Kenya”, “which shall consist of the National Assembly and the Senate.” The two Houses of Parliament shall perform their respective functions in accordance with the Constitution as stated in … Read more

National Assembly, Federal Republic of Nigeria

-Nimish Kumar. Federal Republic of Nigeria bicameral National Assembly consists of:Senate (109 seats – 3 each for the 36 states and 1 for Abuja-Federal Capital Territory; members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote to serve 4-year terms)House of Representatives (360 seats; members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote to … Read more

The Parliament of Ethiopia

-Nimish Kumar. bicameral Parliament consists of:House of Federation or Yefedereshein Mikir Bete (153 seats; members indirectly elected by state assemblies to serve 5-year terms)House of People’s Representatives or Yehizb Tewokayoch Mekir Bete (547 seats; members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote; 22 seats reserved for minorities; all members serve 5-year terms) Ethiopian … Read more

National Assembly or Parliament (Bunge), United Republic of Tanzania

unicameral National Assembly or Parliament (Bunge) (393 seats; 264 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote, 113 women indirectly elected by proportional representation vote, 5 indirectly elected by simple majority vote by the Zanzibar House of Representatives, 10 appointed by the president, and 1 seat reserved for the attorney general; members serve … Read more

African Union (AU)

-Nimish Kumar. The African Union (AU) is a continental body consisting of the 55 member states that make up the countries of the African Continent. It was officially launched in 2002 as a successor to the Organisation of African Unity (OAU, 1963-1999).  History: In May 1963, 32 Heads of independent African States met in Addis … Read more

The Pan-African Parliament (PAP)

-Nimish Kumar. The Pan-African Parliament (PAP) is one of the organs of the African Union (AU) as set out by the Treaty Establishing the African Economic Community (Abuja Treaty). The Parliament is intended as a platform for people from all African states to be involved in discussions and decision-making on the problems and challenges facing … Read more