By Tendai Keith Guvamombe
In May 2026, a peculiar trend has hardened into a global political norm: the Un-Resignation. Across the world, leaders who would have historically been forced into early retirement by scandal or electoral defeat are instead choosing to double down. From the Union Buildings in Pretoria to 10 Downing Street, the podium has become a fortress rather than a place of accountability.
In a decisive move toward digital child safety, the Turkish Parliament passed comprehensive legislation late on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, restricting social media access for children under the age of 15. The bill, which received significant backing from the ruling AK Party, marks one of the most stringent regulatory shifts in Turkey’s digital landscape. Lawmakers cited the growing prevalence of cyberbullying and digital addiction as primary drivers, following a period of intense public debate that began when the draft law was first introduced on March 4, 2026
By Tendai Keith Guvamombe
In a significant move for gender-focused legislative leadership, Hon. Elizabeth Masuku of Zimbabwe has been elected as the Vice Chairperson of the Committee on Gender, Family, Youth, and People with Disabilities at the Pan-African Parliament (PAP). The election took place during the April 2026 session at the Parliament’s headquarters in Midrand, South Africa, amidst a broader restructuring of the legislative body’s bureau and leadership committees.
In a significant diplomatic win for Zimbabwe and the SADC region, Honourable Pupurai Togarepi has been elected as the Chairperson of the Southern Regional Caucus of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP).
As the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) prepares for its decisive Extraordinary Session in Midrand, the candidacy of Senator Tony Sibandze from the Kingdom of Eswatini has emerged as a beacon of stability and results-oriented leadership. Running for the position of 4th Vice President, Sibandze is not merely offering a vision; he is presenting a proven blueprint to rescue the institution from its current operational and financial quagmire.
HARARE – In a move that has sparked widespread conversation across the political spectrum, prominent businessman Wicknell Chivayo has announced a massive USD 3.6 million donation aimed at boosting grassroots development across Zimbabwe. The announcement, made via his social media platforms on the occasion of the country’s 46th Independence Day, marks one of the largest individual philanthropic pledges to the legislative body in recent history.
In a significant move to unify the African Union’s executive and legislative wings, the newly elected Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, held a high-stakes working meeting with the 6th Bureau of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) on February 16, 2026.
In a significant high-level engagement at the African Union (AU) headquarters, the leadership of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP), led by President Chief Fortune Charumbira, held a fruitful meeting with H.E. João Lourenço, President of the Republic of Angola.
At the 39th Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Assembly in Addis Ababa, one figure has stood out not just for his traditional regalia, but for his formidable diplomatic weight: H.E. Chief Fortune Charumbira.
The recently concluded 48th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union has marked a historic turning point for the Pan-African Parliament (PAP). Foreign Affairs Ministers from across the continent gathered in Addis Ababa to formally endorse the Parliament’s latest activity report, offering high praise for the institution’s rapid transformation.
