A new chapter in youth-led democratic engagement in Africa began in Accra as young leaders from across the continent gathered for the inaugural Pan-African Youth Parliament for Democracy (PAYPD) from 3–5 August 2026. Held under the theme “A Democracy that Bets on the Energy of Youth,” the three-day initiative brought together emerging youth leaders, young […]
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 […]
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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Midrand, South Africa – The Pan-African Parliament (PAP) has successfully concluded its Third Ordinary Session of the Sixth Parliament, held from Monday, June 24, 2024. This significant session, guided by the African Union (AU) Theme for 2024: “Educate an African Fit for the 21st Century: Building Resilient Education Systems for Increased Access to Inclusive, Lifelong, […]
The Executive Director of Parliamentary Network Africa (PNAfrica), Sammy Obeng, delivered an inspiring and thought-provoking speech at the 2nd Pan-African Parliament Civil Society Forum Dialogue held recently at the sidelines of the 3rd Session of the Sixth Parliament of the Pan-African Parliament in Midrand, South Africa. The forum, which brought together civil society organizations, parliamentarians, […]
Cape Town, South Africa – The Pan-African Parliament (PAP) has successfully hosted a three-day media capacity-building workshop for journalists from the Southern African region, held from May 16th to 18th, 2024. This event, organized in collaboration with the African Parliamentary Press Network (APPN), marks the second in a series of media training sessions aimed at […]
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