PAP President Charumbira Fortifies Agenda 2063 in Mozambique

Emphasizing Agenda 2063 as Legislative Bedrock

The President of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP), H.E. Chief Fortune Charumbira, has called on Africa’s national legislatures to put people at the heart of their work by making Agenda 2063 - the continent’s shared blueprint for inclusive and sustainable development - a guiding priority. He noted that when parliaments ratify and translate African Union (AU) legal instruments into national laws, they do more than pass legislation; they help unite the continent, improve lives, and bring Africans closer to realizing the collective dream of “The Africa We Want.”

Chief Charumbira made the call during a high-level bilateral meeting with Rt. Hon. Margarida Adamugi Talapa, Speaker of Mozambique’s National Assembly. He underscored the PAP’s mission: harmonizing AU Member States' legislations, promoting awareness of AU objectives, and ensuring active citizen participation. "This is Africa’s Parliament, your Parliament," he declared, pledging enhanced collaboration with Mozambique’s National Assembly across multiple domains.

Context of the Visit and Broader Strategy

The Mozambican leg of Chief Charumbira’s regional outreach forms part of a broader initiative following PAP’s Fifth Ordinary Session. Through engagements with national legislatures, he aims to bolster legislative coordination across African Union Member States. The visit aligns with Article 11(7) of the PAP Protocol, which mandates PAP to foster harmonization of policies, programs, and activities among AU and regional parliamentary actors.

Mozambique’s Speaker welcomed the visit as timely, affirming the nation’s strides in political stability, economic recovery, and social cohesion. She expressed strong commitment toward enhancing cooperation with the PAP, recognizing its revitalized mandate and importance in shaping a united Africa.

Bridging History and Reparative Justice

Before formal discussions began, Chief Charumbira honored Mozambique's legacy of resilience by laying a wreath at Praça dos Heróis Moçambicanos in Maputo. This memorial, a poignant tribute to the nation’s freedom fighters, stands as a powerful emblem of African heroism. In his reflection, Charumbira reaffirmed 2025 as the AU’s Year of Reparations, highlighting the significance of such memorials in preserving dignity and collective memory.

What's on the Agenda: A Three-Day Visit

Chief Charumbira’s itinerary in Mozambique is both symbolic and substantive:

1. Bilateral discussions with Mozambique’s National Assembly Speaker.
2. Courtesy call on the President of Mozambique.
3. Meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation.
4. Engagement with traditional leaders.
5. Visit to the Maputo International Fair (FACIM).
6. Wreath-laying at the Memorial to Mozambican Heroes.
7. A tree-planting ceremony in Maputo.

He leads a distinguished delegation, including Hon. Manuel Domingos Augusto (Angolan PAP delegation leader) and Hon. Pupurai Togarepi (Zimbabwe), a member of the PAP Committee on Rules, Privileges and Discipline.

Why This Visit Matters

• Legislative Momentum for Agenda 2063: By urging national parliaments to take ownership of Agenda 2063, Chief Charumbira reinforces the idea that sustainable integration begins at home, through laws, policies, and public awareness.
• Reconciliation Through Remembrance: His visit to Mozambique’s memorial site channels the continent’s reparative energies toward healing and unity, resonating with the AU’s declaration of 2025 as the Year of Reparations.
• Revitalizing PAP’s Role: This visit demonstrates PAP's proactive diplomacy, stepping beyond symbolic gestures to foster deep, national-level partnerships essential for enacting continental policies.
• Mutual Commitment and Shared Vision: The strong reception from Mozambique’s legislative leaders shows a growing consensus on regional collaboration and continental unity.

Looking Ahead

Chief Charumbira’s Mozambique trip is a clarion call: realizing Africa’s future requires bold legislative action, rooted in memory and empowered by cooperation. As PAP strengthens its ties with national bodies, the vision of Agenda 2063 moves closer to becoming an impactful reality, delivered not from distant headquarters, but through local laws and collective memory.