The Acting Head of Division, Committees, Research, Documentation and Library (CRDL) of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP), Dr Mrs. Ndidi Abanno, has highlighted the tremendous efforts put in place by the Parliament to improve its visibility, relevance and credibility. The Pan-African Parliament, established in 2004, has been in existence for over 20 years. Despite its longevity, it continues to face challenges related to visibility and relevance. A key […]
On 23rd April 2026, the Africa Parliamentary Monitoring Organizations Network (APMON) convened the first session of its newly established monthly webinar series, marking a significant step toward sustained, continent-wide dialogue on parliamentary transparency and accountability. Held virtually, the session brought together 39 participants, including Parliamentary Monitoring Organizations (PMOs), civil society actors, and civic tech practitioners, all […]
Calls to “bring Parliament closer to the people” have become a familiar refrain in Ghana’s governance discourse. It is an appealing proposition, intuitive, persuasive, and politically resonant. Yet, emerging patterns from across the country suggest that the real challenge may not be one of physical distance, but of how effectively the relationship between Parliament and […]
In a renewed effort to strengthen democratic governance and promote inclusive civic engagement, Parliamentary Network Africa (PNAfrica) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE). The partnership is aimed at enhancing the dissemination of parliamentary information to grassroots communities across Ghana, addressing longstanding barriers that limit citizen participation […]
In parliamentary democracies, majority power is both an asset and a test of democratic maturity. A strong majority can accelerate legislative action and policy implementation, but it also raises critical questions about accountability, inclusiveness, and the protection of minority voices. These questions took center stage at the 9th edition of the Crystal Ball Series (CBS), […]
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The Clerk of the Parliament of Sierra Leone, Mr. Karmoh Conteh, has paid a working visit to the office of Parliamentary Network Africa (PNAfrica) a bilateral discussions with the Executive Director, Mr. Sammy Obeng, other staff of the organization.The meeting aimed at strengthening collaboration on parliamentary openness, citizen engagement, and institutional capacity development. It also […]
For the first time after several years of isolated conferences held across Africa, the Africa Parliamentary Monitoring Organisations Network (APMON) convened the biggest Parliamentary Engagement and Monitoring Organisations (PMO) conference in Africa in Pretoria, South Africa,between 16 and 18 September 2025. Parliaments are the cornerstone of democratic governance, shaping laws, holding executives to account, and representing citizens’ voices. Across sub-Saharan Africa, the relationship betweenlegislatures and […]
The Executive Director of the Parliamentary Network Africa (PNAfrica), Mr. Sammy Obeng, joined hundreds of representatives from governments, civil society, and policy institutions worldwide at the 2025 Open Government Partnership (OGP) Global Summit held in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain.
Parliamentary Network Africa (PNAfrica) convened a focused stakeholder workshop at the Coconut Grove Regency Hotel, bringing together 15 representatives from Ghana’s banking sector, auto manufacturing and sales industry, and civil society organizations to discuss the implementation of the Affirmative Action (Equity) Act, 2024 (Act 1121).