Pan-African Parliament

Also known as: PAP

Pan-African Parliament — continental legislative body addressing conflict resolution, migration, trade, and democratic governance across African nations.

2025-12-112026-07-30

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July 2026
30 JulThe Namibian
The Pan-African Parliament urged African countries to accelerate AfCFTA implementation
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“The Pan-African Parliament has urged African countries to accelerate the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement, saying it has moved beyond ambition to practical implementation.”
PAP pushes faster free trade implementation
29 JulInformanté
Pan-African Parliament called for an immediate end to the conflict in Sudan
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“THE Pan-African Parliament (PAP) has called for an immediate end to the conflict in Sudan and recommended the convening of an extraordinary session dedicated to developing a roadmap for a peaceful resolution of the crisis, as concerns grow over the conflict's security and humanitarian consequences.”
African lawmakers call for roadmap to end Sudan conflict
29 JulThe Namibian
Pan-African Parliament tabled a motion calling for an urgent debate on recent attacks against African migrants in South Africa
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“The Pan-African Parliament's east and west regional caucuses have tabled a motion calling for an urgent debate on the recent attacks against African migrants in South Africa.”
African MPs seek urgent debate on attacks in South Africa
28 JulThe Namibian
Pan-African Parliament was urged by Ramaphosa to uphold democracy, constitutionalism and accountability
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“Ramaphosa urged the Pan-African Parliament to uphold democracy, constitutionalism and accountability while ensuring African Union commitments translate into tangible improvements in people's lives.”
Ramaphosa urges Africa to unite against conflict, migration and economic shocks
22 JulWindhoek Observer
Pan-African Parliament was established as organ of the African Union
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“The Pan-African Parliament, established as an organ of the African Union, provides a platform for representatives from AU member states to discuss issues affecting the continent, including governance, development, peace and security, economic integration and social advancement.”
Namibia’s PAP delegation begins committee sittings
June 2026
1 JunInformanté
Pan-African Parliament assigned Namibian MPs to various permanent committees
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“A significant development during the break was Namibia's increased participation in the Pan-African Parliament (PAP), where Namibian MPs were assigned to various permanent committees.”
National Assembly resumes as MPs continue oversight, regional and international engagements
April 2026
28 AprThe Namibian
Pan-African Parliament was inaugurated in Addis Ababa on 18 March 2004
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“When the PAP was inaugurated in Addis Ababa on 18 March 2004 – under the gavel of then African Union (AU) chair Joaquim Chissano of Angola – it was meant to be a consultative body that would one day become a real legislature.”
Anatomy of a Vote: A Letter From Midrand

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Pan-African Parliament urges faster AfCFTA implementation across Africa

The News

The Pan-African Parliament has called on African countries to accelerate implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area agreement, moving beyond ambition to practical steps. The call followed a report on Ghana's progress, and the committee recommended harmonised trade standards, simplified customs procedures, and stronger support for SMEs, women and youth traders.

37 min ago · The Namibian →

Today

Pan-African Parliament urges faster AfCFTA implementation across Africa
The Pan-African Parliament has called on African countries to accelerate implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area agreement, moving beyond ambition to practical steps. The call followed a report on Ghana's progress, and the committee recommended harmonised trade standards, simplified customs procedures, and stronger support for SMEs, women and youth traders.
37 min ago · The Namibian →

Yesterday

Pan-African Parliament calls for roadmap to end Sudan conflict
The Pan-African Parliament has called for an immediate end to the conflict in Sudan and recommended an extraordinary session to develop a roadmap for peaceful resolution, with Namibia's Head of Delegation to the parliament presenting a report that examined the security crisis and humanitarian impact of the conflict.
20 hours ago · Informanté →
Namibia leads Pan-African effort to end Sudan conflict
Namibia has tabled a roadmap at the Pan-African Parliament calling for an immediate ceasefire in Sudan, a parliamentary fact-finding mission, and action against foreign interference fuelling the conflict. The recommendations include convening a special PAP session on Sudan, rejecting the parallel government established by the Rapid Support Forces, and condemning external actors prolonging the crisis.
22 hours ago · New Era →
Pan-African Parliament tables urgent debate on South Africa migrant attacks
The Pan-African Parliament's east and west regional caucuses have tabled a motion calling for an urgent debate on recent attacks against African migrants in South Africa, with leaders urging the plenary to prioritise the matter and calling for a united continental response.
29 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 28 July

Ramaphosa calls for African unity on conflict, migration, trade
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa urged African countries to strengthen unity, democratic governance and economic cooperation to address armed conflict, climate change, migration challenges and global economic uncertainty. He called on the Pan-African Parliament to uphold democracy and accountability, and identified the African Continental Free Trade Area as key to unlocking the continent's economic potential.
28 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 24 July

Pan-African Parliament Chairperson urges coordinated African action on Sudan
Phillipus Katamelo, Chairperson of the Pan-African Parliament Committee on Cooperation, International Relations and Conflict Resolution, has called for coordinated African-led efforts to address Sudan's security crisis, warning that its humanitarian consequences and human rights violations cannot be ignored. Joint committees deliberated on the security situation, its humanitarian impact, and the human rights situation in Sudan.
24 July 2026 · Informanté →

Wednesday 22 July

Namibia's PAP delegation begins committee preparations
Namibia's Pan-African Parliament delegation, led by Deputy Speaker Phillipus Katamelo, has commenced Permanent Committee sittings ahead of the First Ordinary Session of the Seventh Parliament, scheduled to begin on 27 July 2026 in Midrand, South Africa. The committee meetings, running until 25 July, form part of preparations to review matters under the various PAP committees' mandates.
22 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Monday 1 June

National Assembly resumes fourth session with MPs from oversight duties
The National Assembly reconvenes on 2 June 2026 after a month recess during which MPs conducted oversight visits, stakeholder consultations, and regional and international parliamentary engagements. Deputy Speaker Katamelo was appointed chairperson of the Pan-African Parliament Committee on Cooperation, International Relations and Conflict Resolution, while parliamentary committees assessed poverty alleviation and service delivery, including concerns over an incomplete N$41 million Eenhana Town Council building project.
1 June 2026 · Informanté →

Tuesday 5 May

Namibian deputy speaker leads Pan-African Parliament committee
Deputy Speaker Philippus Katamelo has been appointed chairperson of the Pan-African Parliament's Permanent Committee on Cooperation, International Relations and Conflict Resolution, a position that involves guiding the committee's work on foreign policy, diplomacy, and peace issues. Katamelo is heading Namibia's parliamentary delegation at the Extraordinary Session of the 7th Pan-African Parliament in South Africa.
5 May 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 28 April

Pan-African Parliament moves toward regional rotation in leadership
The Pan-African Parliament in South Africa this week is electing a new bureau after resolving a 15-year argument about leadership representation. In May 2017, the PAP passed a resolution to introduce regional rotation of the presidency, addressing a pattern in which only east, west, and central African leaders held the top position during the institution's first 18 years.
28 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 5 February

President opens third session of eighth parliament in Windhoek
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah opened the third session of parliament with a focus on inclusive development and participatory democracy, calling on lawmakers to pass laws addressing high unemployment, inequality and poverty, and to add value to Namibia's natural resources through local beneficiation. She noted that only two of nine bills were passed in the past year and urged parliament to rise above partisanship to deliver tangible outcomes for citizens.
5 February 2026 · The Namibian →