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The African Union (AU) has officially endorsed a campaign to replace the traditional Mercator map with a more accurate representation of the world, citing concerns that the widely-used projection perpetuates a distorted view of Africa’s size and global standing.
The President of the Pan African Parliament (PAP), His Excellency, Chief Fortune Zephania Charumbira, has called on national Parliaments to play a more decisive role in the quest to end
conflicts, terrorism, violent extremism and unconstitutional changes of government on the African continent.
In a powerful and timely address, the President of the Pan African Parliament (PAP), H.E. Chief Fortune Zephania Charumbira, has issued a rousing call to action, urging national Parliaments and African Member States to fully embrace and support the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
The change, attributed to the Trump administration’s focus on “trade, not aid,” is said to be impacting the flow of funding that previously supported certain media and civil society activities across Africa.
The closing ceremony of the 5th Ordinary Session of the Sixth Parliament of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) was marked by a strong show of support for its President, Chief Fortune Charumbira
MIDRAND, South Africa – Hon. Happymore Chidziva of Zimbabwe delivered a powerful intervention at the Pan-African Parliament (PAP), offering key insights in response to presentations on the AU Theme of the Year and the State of Human Rights in Africa.
PAP President Urges African Women to Demand Change on Pan-African Women’s DayMIDRAND, South Africa – On a day dedicated to celebrating the contributions of women, Pan-African Parliament (PAP) President, Chief Fortune Charumbira, issued a powerful call to action.
Midrand, South Africa – July 2025 – The Pan African Parliament (PAP) is facing significant budgetary challenges, as highlighted in a recent update report by the Committee on Monetary and Financial Affairs.
Midrand, South Africa – Zimbabwean Member of Parliament, Hon. Tafanana Zhou, delivered a strong condemnation of recent US tariffs at the 5th Ordinary Session of the Sixth Pan-African Parliament, labeling them “unethical.”
MIDRAND, SOUTH AFRICA – The Pan-African Parliament (PAP) and Afrobarometer officially cemented a new strategic partnership 8 with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
