Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe – The 15th Meeting of the Conference of the Contracting Parties (COP15) to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands officially opened in Victoria Falls on July 24, 2025, with a powerful call to action from His Excellency, Dr. E. D. Mnangagwa, the President of the Republic of Zimbabwe and current SADC Chairperson.
The African Union Pan African Parliament is currently hosting its Sixth Parliament, Fifth Ordinary Session, and other crucial meetings, with a spotlight on a session titled “Building a Continental Framework for AI, Data Sovereignty, and Responsible Digital Innovation.”
Victoria Falls – The 15th Conference of the Contracting Parties (COP15) to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands officially opened on Wednesday, bringing together representatives from 172 member states.
The African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) is solidifying its position as a vital continental model for good governance, conflict prevention, and sustainable development.
Midrand, South Africa – A decade after African leaders committed to self-financing the African Union (AU), the continental body continues to grapple with significant funding shortfalls, impacting its ability to deliver on crucial mandates, including the ambitious Agenda 2063.
A report adopted by PAP’s Permanent Committee on Monetary and Financial Affairs on July 23, 2025, during the ongoing 5th Ordinary Session of the Sixth Parliament, highlights the urgent need for a more proactive and influential African presence at future Conferences of Parties (COPs).
South Africa – On the sidelines of the ongoing 5th Ordinary Session of the Sixth Pan-African Parliament (PAP) in Midrand, the Southern Region Caucus, primarily composed of Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries, held a crucial meeting to solidify regional cooperation and strategy.
Global markets saw mixed results today, with the DOW inching up 0.32% to 44,342.19 and the NASDAQ gaining 0.05% to 20,895.66. The S&P 500 remained relatively flat at 6,296.79, up a mere 0.01%.
Midrand, South Africa – The Pan-African Parliament (PAP) opened its Fifth Ordinary Session of the Sixth Parliament today, with H.E. Chief Fortune Charumbira, President of the PAP, delivering a powerful address that emphasized unity, accountability, and the urgent need to translate rhetoric into tangible action for the African continent.
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – The Pan-African Parliament (PAP) is navigating a crucial period of institutional alignment, as clarified by PAP President, Senator Chief Fortune Charumbira, during the Joint Bureauxes Meeting on Saturday , July 19, 2025.
