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
Pan-African Parliament to Finalize Landmark Gender Equality Law
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.
Hawks Captain and Brigadier Arrested on Corruption Charges
BELA-BELA, LIMPOPO – In a significant development, a Hawks captain and a brigadier have been arrested and charged with corruption, underscoring the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation’s (DPCI) commitment to rooting out graft within its own ranks
SADC Chairperson President Mnangagwa Calls for Concrete Action on Wetlands at COP15 Opening
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe – The 15th Meeting of the Conference of the Contracting Parties (COP15) to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands officially opened in Victoria Falls on July 24, 2025, with a powerful call to action from His Excellency, Dr. E. D. Mnangagwa, the President of the Republic of Zimbabwe and current SADC Chairperson.
Africa’s Digital Future: Paving the Way for Data Sovereignty and Responsible AI
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.”
Global Efforts on Wetlands Converge in Victoria Falls as Ramsar COP15 Kicks Off
Victoria Falls – The 15th Conference of the Contracting Parties (COP15) to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands officially opened on Wednesday, bringing together representatives from 172 member states.
APRM: Africa’s Homegrown Solution for Good Governance and Stability
The African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) is solidifying its position as a vital continental model for good governance, conflict prevention, and sustainable development.
African Union’s Self-Financing: A Decade of Missed Targets and Urgent Calls for Reform
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.
Pan African Parliament Unveils Strategy to Boost Africa’s Influence in Global Climate Talks
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).
PAP President Champions Southern Caucus Unity
South Africa – On the sidelines of the ongoing 5th Ordinary Session of the Sixth Pan-African Parliament (PAP) in Midrand, the Southern Region Caucus, primarily composed of Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries, held a crucial meeting to solidify regional cooperation and strategy.