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
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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.”
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.
PAP and European Parliaments Seal Historic Joint Declaration
By Tendai Keith Guvamombe
The Declaration was officially presented in Luanda by H.E. Chief Fortune Charumbira, President of the Pan-African Parliament, and H.E. Younous Omarjee, Vice-President of the European Parliament. The central theme of the Summit is “Promoting Peace and Prosperity through Effective Multilateralism,” reflecting a shift from a donor-recipient model to one of co-investment and shared global leadership.
BEYOND AID, TOWARDS EQUITY: Charumbira Pressures EU to Revise Sanctions and Champion Africa’s UN Permanent Seat
MIDRAND, SOUTH AFRICA – On the sidelines of the Sixth Ordinary Session at the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) Headquarters, President H.E. Senator Chief Fortune Charumbira delivered candid remarks on the Africa-European Union (EU) Partnership, urging a shift toward genuinely mutual benefit and respect.
PAP President Chief Fortune Charumbira mourns Raila Odinga
MIDRAND, SOUTH AFRICA—The Pan-African Parliament (PAP) has delivered a powerful and emotional tribute following the untimely death of Rt. Hon. Raila Amolo Odinga, the former Prime Minister of the Republic of Kenya, who passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.
PAP President Chief Charumbira echoes on Africa’s Digital Future at UN General Assembly in USA
NEW YORK – The Pan-African Parliament (PAP) is spearheading a continental push for stronger digital governance. During the Forward Africa Leaders Symposium, held on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly’s 80th session (UNGA80), PAP President H.E. Chief Fortune Charumbira stressed the vital role of parliamentarians in shaping Africa’s digital future.
PAP PRESIDENT IMPLORES NATIONAL PARLIAMENTS TO PLAY A MORE DECISIVE ROLE IN CONFLICT RESOLUTION ON THE CONTINENT
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.
PAP President Chief Charumbira’s Angola Trip Solidifies Support for AfCFTA
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).
Pan-African Women’s Day: A Call to Action from PAP President
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.