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15/08/2026

The Speaker of the Parliament of Malawi and outgoing President of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Africa Region, Rt. Hon. Sameer Suleman, has extended his profound gratitude to the Regional Secretary of the CPA Africa Region, Mr. Baraka Leonard, for his exceptional role in ensuring the success of the 55th CPA Africa Region Annual General Meeting.

Hon. Suleman expressed his appreciation on August 14, 2026, during an evening reception hosted shortly after the official closing of the historic summit held in Lilongwe.

The 55th CPA Africa Region Conference reaches its final days. As Outgoing members of the CPA Africa Region high-ranking ...
15/08/2026

The 55th CPA Africa Region Conference reaches its final days. As Outgoing members of the CPA Africa Region high-ranking officials are awarded commemorative plaques upon completing their terms of office to recognize their outstanding contributions and dedicated service to parliamentary democracy across the continent.

CPA AFRICA CONFERENCE CLOSES WITH CALL FOR ACTION OVER RESOLUTIONSSpeaker of the Parliament of Malawi, Rt. Hon. Sameer S...
14/08/2026

CPA AFRICA CONFERENCE CLOSES WITH CALL FOR ACTION OVER RESOLUTIONS

Speaker of the Parliament of Malawi, Rt. Hon. Sameer Suleman who is also the outgoing President for Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) has said African parliaments must move beyond holding meetings and adopting resolutions by translating their decisions into action.

Suleman made the call on Friday August 14, 2026 when he officially closed the 55th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Africa Region Conference and Annual General Meeting at the Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe.

He said the conference had provided an opportunity for legislators from across Africa to reflect on the achievements and challenges facing their respective parliaments, while exploring ways of strengthening parliamentary democracy.

14/08/2026

Highlights of the Conference Workshops of the 55th Annual Regional Conference of the CPA Africa Region.

14/08/2026

Highlights of the Opening Ceremony of the 55th Annual Regional Conference of the CPA Africa Region.

Members of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (Africa Region), emphasized on Renewing the Social Contract at the...
13/08/2026

Members of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (Africa Region), emphasized on Renewing the Social Contract at the Conference Workshops.

The Workshops were held today August 13, 2026 at Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC), Lilongwe-Malawi.

During the workshops, members deliberated on issues related to Governance, Peace and Security; Economic Growth, Trade and Development; Climate Change, Energy and Environmental Sustainability; Youth, Women and Social Inclusion; Education, Health and Social Protection.

Members also deliberated on issues concerning Artificial Intelligence, Innovation and Digital Governance.

On another note, participants shared their experiences in their respective parliaments while calling for further collaboration in the areas discussed.

The Chairperson of the Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians (CWP) Africa Region, Hon. Madina Ndangiza, MP, chaired the CW...
12/08/2026

The Chairperson of the Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians (CWP) Africa Region, Hon. Madina Ndangiza, MP, chaired the CWP Business Meeting held today, August 13, 2026, at the Bingu International Convention Centre in Lilongwe, Malawi.

During the meeting, the committee deliberated on the annual reports submitted by the CWP Steering Committee and Sub-Regional Representatives. Furthermore, the meeting oversaw the election of the CWP Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson for the 2026–2029 term, and accepted official bids to host the Annual Regional Gender Sensitization Workshop in 2027.

TRUST IN DEMOCRATIC INSTITUTIONS ERODING ACROSS AFRICA, WARNS MALAWI SPEAKERThe Speaker of the Parliament of Malawi and ...
12/08/2026

TRUST IN DEMOCRATIC INSTITUTIONS ERODING ACROSS AFRICA, WARNS MALAWI SPEAKER

The Speaker of the Parliament of Malawi and President of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Africa Region, Rt. Hon. Sameer Suleman, has issued a stark warning regarding the decline of public confidence in democratic institutions across the continent.

Speaking today, August 12, 2026, during the official opening of the 55th CPA Africa Region Annual Conference at the Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe, Suleman called on African legislatures to aggressively “renew the social contract” with their constituents

Addressing hundreds of delegates under the theme “Renewing the Social Contract: Parliaments as Catalysts for Inclusive Growth and Citizen Trust,” the Malawi Speaker noted that political instability and economic hardships in many African nations are directly linked to citizens losing faith in governance systems.

“Parliaments must act as the ultimate mirror reflecting the voices and anxieties of ordinary citizens. We must enhance transparency, accountability, and inclusivity to halt this dangerous erosion of trust, which threatens national peace and stability,” Suleman emphasized

The eight-day conference aims to chart a new path for continental governance, with sessions focusing on robust legislation, anti-corruption frameworks, and climate change resilience.

The opening ceremony was attended by distinguished continental leaders, including the Speaker of the National Assembly of The Gambia and Chairperson of the CPA Africa Executive Committee, Rt. Hon. Fabakary Tombong Jatta; CPA International Secretary-General, Mr. Stephen Twigg; and CPA Africa Regional Secretary, Mr. Baraka Leonard.

The Clerk of the Parliament of Tanzania and Regional Secretary of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Afric...
12/08/2026

The Clerk of the Parliament of Tanzania and Regional Secretary of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Africa Region, Mr. Baraka Leonard, listens to the Deputy Secretary-General of the CPA International, Mr. Jarvis Matiya, prior to the opening ceremony of the Annual CPA Africa Region Conference today, August 12, 2026. The event is being held at the Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe, Malawi. Center is the Secretary-General of the CPA International, Mr. Stephen Twigg.

The Chairperson of the Executive Committee of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (Africa Region), Hon. Fabakary ...
11/08/2026

The Chairperson of the Executive Committee of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (Africa Region), Hon. Fabakary Jatta, MP has chaired the 91st Executive Committee Meeting of the CPA Africa today August 11, 2026 at Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC), Lilongwe, Malawi

The meeting, among other things, considered Reports of the four Sub-Committees which are Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians, Programme, Planning and Finance, Budget; and Regional Representatives as well as the Fundraising Task Team.

Further the meeting deliberated on offer and acceptance to host future Governance Meetings of the CPA Africa Region.

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