Disseminators of Newsworthy Stories And Events In Africa and Beyond
NEW YORK – The Pan-African Parliament (PAP), under the leadership of President H.E. Chief Fortune Z. Charumbira, is making significant strides at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80) in New York.
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.”
Sihle Sibisi, Founder of Kwanele Foundation, a South African CSO affiliated with PAP, spoke passionately about the disconnect between progressive “model laws” and the grim realities on the ground.
MIDRAND, SOUTH AFRICA – As South Africa takes the helm of the G20 Presidency, a joint workshop held today by the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) and the Parliament of the Republic of South Africa underscored the critical imperative of leveraging this platform to champion the continent’s priorities
Pretoria, South Africa – The Pan-African Parliament (PAP) is hosting a pivotal workshop on July 26 and 27, 2025, in Pretoria, South Africa, to finalize its draft Model Law on Gender Equality and Equity.
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.”
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).
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.
