Pan African Parliament (PAP) headquarters in Midrand, the Extraordinary Session of the Seventh Legislature convened from April 28 to April 30, 2026, to elect a new President and four Vice-Presidents representing Africa’s five geopolitical regions.
The Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) will elect its ninth Secretary General at the 152nd IPU Assembly, which will be held in Istanbul, Türkiye. Five candidates have made it to the shortlist for this role. (L-R) Dionysia-Theodora Avgerinopoulou, Anda Filip, Sangsoo Jun, Fatou Dieng Thiam, Cecilia Widegren.
Pan-African Parliament (PAP) 12th Annual Conference of Speakers on African Union’s 2024 theme: “Educate an African Fit for the 21st Century.”
Philippines midterm elections concluded on May 12, over 68 million voters participated for the selection of more than 18,000 representatives.
The General Debate will focus on the overall theme Harnessing science, technology and innovation (STI) for a more peaceful and sustainable future.
H.E Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s Final address as President of the Republic of Ghana at Ghana Bar Association,
The 14 Vice-Presidents and five Quaestors, together with the President, comprise Parliament’s Bureau. In a secret vote by paper ballot, 11 Vice-Presidents were elected in the first round of voting, and three in the second and final ballot. The vote on Parliament’s Quaestors took place on Wednesday, in two rounds by secret electronic vote.
AU theme of the year: “Educate an African fit for the 21st Century: Building Resilient Education Systems for Increased Access to Inclusive, Lifelong, Quality, and Relevant Learning in Africa”. The achievement of Aspiration 1 of Agenda 2063 for “A prosperous Africa based on inclusive growth and sustainable development” requires that Africa makes significant investments in education with the aim … Read more
Geneva (Switzerland). The Rt. Hon. Dr. Tulia Ackson is a dynamic and committed person, a distinctive politician, a remarkable lawyer, and a distinguished academician, who has demonstrated outstanding leadership skills throughout her career. Prior to becoming Speaker of the National Assembly of the United Republic of Tanzania in February 2022, the post she is holding … Read more
Accra, Ghana (AFRICA)/ October 03, 2023: The inaugural CPA Emilia Monjowa Lifaka Lecture has highlighted the key role of Commonwealth Parliamentarians in global education. The Lifaka Lecture took place in the margins of the 66th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Accra, Ghana and was attended by delegates and the Ghanian diplomatic community. The CPA Lifaka Lecture … Read more