Speaking at the First AGA-APSA Platform Meetings held on 9–10 February 2026 at the African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Chief Charumbira emphasized that the inclusion of young people in governance is no longer a choice but a democratic necessity.
Category: Parliamentary Affairs
PAP President Chief Charumbira Joins African Royals in Lagos to Lead Continental Fight Against GBV
LAGOS, Nigeria – In a powerful display of continental unity, the President of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP), H.E. Hon. Senator Chief Fortune Zephania Charumbira, has arrived in Lagos to spearhead a high-level summit of African traditional and cultural leaders
End Digital Colonialism: PAP President Chief Fortune Charumbira Calls for Unified African Front to Secure Sensitive Data
By Tendai Keith Guvamombe
NAIROBI, KENYA – In a powerful defense of Africa’s digital future, H.E. Chief Fortune Charumbira, President of the Pan African Parliament (PAP), issued a stirring call for “Sensitive Data Sovereignty” at a high-level conference held at Tangaza University.
Addressing a distinguished gallery of Vice-Chancellors and international delegates, Chief Charumbira warned that Africa stands at a precarious crossroads between rapid technological advancement and a new era of “digital colonialism.”
One Africa, One Voice: Pan-African Parliament Bureau Led By HE. Charumbira Charts Path for 2026 in Midrand
By Tendai Keith Guvamombe
The Pan-African Parliament (PAP) headquarters in Midrand, South Africa, became a hub of continental diplomacy this week as the Bureau convened for its inaugural meeting of 2026.
Under the leadership of H.E. Chief Fortune Charumbira, the two-day high-level session is aimed at streamlining the administration and management of the continent’s legislative body.
“Chinhu cha Chamisa Chawora” Rev Musindo slams Opposition amid Sikhala’s EU Address
Dr. Rev. Obedia Musindo, Founder and President of Destiny of Afrika Network (DANet), has launched a blistering critique against Zimbabwe’s opposition parties, specifically addressing Job Sikhala’s recent address to the European Union (EU).
AU to Host 9th Pan African Forum on Migration (PAFoM IX) in Cape Town
The African Union (AU) Commission, in collaboration with Regional Economic Communities (RECs), is set to host the 9th Pan African Forum on Migration (PAFoM IX) in Cape Town, Republic of South Africa, from December 16th to 18th, 2025.
DIPLOMATIC ROW ERUPTS: EU MPs and Ambassadors Warned to “Ignore Liars” on Job Sikhala Case
Destiny for Africa Network (DANet) founder and President Reverend Obadiah Musindo has launched a blistering attack on opposition figure Job Sikhala, warning Western powers not to rely on what he described as “fabrications” meant to discredit Zimbabwe.
DJIBOUTI DECLARATION: African Lawmakers Converge to Finalize Pan-African Climate Change Model Law
The meeting was officially opened by the Speaker of the National Assembly of Djibouti, Rt. Hon. Dileita Mohamed Dileita, who stressed the need for “concerted and synergized efforts to minimize the negative impacts of climate change.”
Culture First: PAP President Chief Charumbira Demands Reclamation as Key to African Development
Algiers, Algeria — The President of the Pan African Parliament (PAP), H.E. Chief Fortune Zephania Charumbira, has issued a powerful call for Africa to prioritize the reclamation of its identity and culture as the essential foundation for accelerated continental development and true freedom from colonialism’s enduring impact.
Durban Hosts 58th SADC PF Plenary Assembly, Focusing on Climate Justice for Youth and Women
The Southern African Development Community Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF) has converged in Durban, South Africa, for its 58th Plenary Assembly, a crucial six-day gathering set to address one of the region’s most pressing challenges: the Impact of Climate Change on Women and Youth.