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Pan-African Parliament Convenes Permanent Committees from 18 to 28 February

The Pan-African Parliament (PAP), the legislative arm of the African Union (AU), has announced the Sitting of its Permanent Committees and related meetings of the Sixth Parliament. In alignment with the African Union Theme of the Year for 2025, “Justice for Africans and People of African Descent through Reparations,” the sitting will take place at the PAP precincts in Midrand, Republic of South Africa, from 18 to 28 February 2025.

PAP invites the general public, media representatives, national and regional parliaments, African Union organs, Member States, international organizations, ambassadors and partners to take note of and participate in its public sessions. The Sitting of the Permanent Committees aims to strengthen the PAP’s oversight, advisory, and consultative roles through committee deliberations, caucus sessions, and strategic engagements.

Key Dates and Sessions

Public Sessions

1.     Meeting of the PAP Bureau with African Ambassadors and Permanent Representatives, and Deans of other Regions, accredited to the Republic of South Africa

Date: Thursday 20 February 2025

Time: 9:00 AM SAST

2.     Official Opening of the Sitting of Committees

Date: Monday 24 February 2025

Time: 9:00 AM SAST

3.     Meetings of Permanent Committees

Date: 24–28 February 2025

Time: 9:00 AM SAST

Closed Sessions

1.     Meeting of the 6th PAP Bureau

Date: 18–19 February 2025

Time: 9:00 AM SAST

2.     Joint Meeting of the PAP Bureau and Bureaus of Permanent Committees and Caucuses

Date: 21 February 2025

Time: 9:00 AM SAST

3.     Meeting of the Rules, Privileges and Disciplinary Committee

Date: 17–20 February 2025

Time: 9:00 AM SAST

4.     Meeting of the Committee on Monetary and Financial Affairs

Date: 18–20 February 2025

Time: 9:00 AM SAST

5.     Meeting of the Committee on Audit and Public Accounts

Date: 18–20 February 2025

Time: 9:00 AM SAST

6.     Orientation Meeting for New Members

Date: 23 February 2025

Time: 9:00 AM SAST

7.     Sitting of the Regional Caucuses

Date: 23 February 2025

Time: 9:00 AM SAST

Purpose and Background

The Pan-African Parliament currently operates through eleven Permanent Committees, each mirroring the work and objectives of the corresponding African Union Commissions. These Committees, each comprising a maximum of thirty Members—except the Committee on Audit and Public Accounts, which has fifteen—are critical in fulfilling PAP’s mandate. They convene to:

  • Provide Oversight: Through evaluation and scrutiny of AU programs and policies.
  • Offer Advisory and Consultative Functions: Ensuring that the voices of African citizens and people of African descent are represented in policy-making.
  • Conduct Detailed Investigations: Enabling Parliament to address diverse issues of concern in a timely and thorough manner.
  • Implement Programs and Projects: Aligned with the recently approved PAP Strategic Plan 2024 - 2028 and guided by the vision of the Parliament, the African Union’s Agenda 2063 and the AU’s theme for 2025.

By convening twice a year for Committee Sittings and two plenary sessions, the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) ensures sustained engagement with pressing continental issues. This Sitting is expected to set the stage for deliberations on the Theme of the Year, “Justice for Africans and People of African Descent through Reparations,” with discussions centered on strategies and legislative proposals that promote justice, equity, and reconciliation.

Expected Outcomes

  • Refined Legislative Agenda: Committees will discuss and refine legislation and recommendations that advance the AU’s theme and the PAP’s strategic goals.
  • Enhanced Oversight Mechanisms: Review of PAP’s oversight framework to ensure alignment with Agenda 2063’s aspirations.
  • Strengthened Partnerships: Collaboration with African Ambassadors, Permanent Representatives, and various stakeholders will foster mutual understanding and collective action.
  • Capacity Building: Through the Orientation Meeting for new Members, the PAP will bolster the knowledge base and effectiveness of its legislative body.

Contact and Further Information

For additional details on logistics, sessions, and participation, kindly contact the individuals below:

·       General inquiries about the SittingMs. Lindiwe Khumalo - Clerk of the Pan-African Parliament
Email: clerk@panafricanparliament.org

·       Accreditation and SecurityMr. Kenneth Akibate
Email: Kenneth.akibate@panafricanparliament.org

·       Meetings of the Permanent CommitteesDr. Ndidi Abanno
Email: ndidi.abanno@panafricanparliament.org

·       DocumentationMr. Jan Jalloh
Email: jan.jalloh@panafricanparliament.org

·       Protocol Services:

Mr. Kennedy Emeana
Email: EmeanaK@panafricanparliament.org

Mr. Ndi Essissima
Email: ndi.essissima@panafricanparliament.org

Mr. Daniel Bucane
Email: Daniel.Bucuane@panafricanparliament.org

·       MediaMr. Jeffrey Onganga
Email: jeffrey.onganga@panafricanparliament.org

·       IT Support ServicesMr. Jacob Odada
Email: Jacob.odada@panafricanparliament.org

About the Pan-African Parliament (PAP)

The Pan-African Parliament, established under Article 17 of the Constitutive Act of the African Union, is mandated to ensure the full participation of African peoples in governance, democracy, and economic integration. Through robust debates, committee work, and stakeholder engagement, PAP seeks to drive the continent’s progressive agenda, echoing African aspirations for unity, peace, and sustainable development.

The February 2025 Sitting offers a crucial platform to galvanize legislative efforts and uphold the ideals enshrined in the African Union’s theme—“Justice for Africans and People of African Descent through Reparations.”

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