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02/09/2026

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02/09/2026

Representing the President of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP), H.E. Dr. فاتح بوطبيق fateh boutbig, the Fourth Vice-President, Hon. Dr. Arlete Borges, participated in the 21st Extraordinary African Union Summit on the Strengthening of Mechanisms for Conflict Prevention and Resolution in Africa, held from 29 to 30 August 2026 in Luanda, Angola.

Convened under the leadership of H.E. João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, President of the Republic of Angola and African Union Champion for Peace and Reconciliation in Africa, the Summit provided an opportunity for Heads of State and Government to undertake a strategic assessment of the effectiveness of existing continental mechanisms for conflict prevention and resolution.

The Summit reaffirmed the importance of African ownership of the continent’s governance, peace and security agendas, as well as adherence to the principles and objectives enshrined in the Constitutive Act of the African Union. Deliberations also focused on identifying practical policy measures to strengthen the responsiveness, efficiency, coherence and impact of the African Peace and Security Architecture (APSA) and the African Governance Architecture (AGA).

The discussions ultimately sought to reinforce the continent’s collective capacity to prevent and resolve conflicts, address emerging peace and security challenges, and sustain lasting peace and stability across Africa.

28/08/2026

𝐏𝐀𝐍-𝐀𝐅𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐍 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐋𝐈𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐏𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐃 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐎 𝐁𝐀𝐒𝐈𝐍 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆


The Pan-African Parliament (PAP) participated in the Second Congo Basin Convening, held in Yaoundé, Cameroon, from 25 to 27 August 2026. Organised by the Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa (AFSA) under the theme “Agroecology for Inclusion, Sustainable Food Systems, Biodiversity, and Climate Justice in the Congo Basin,” the three-day Convening brought together key stakeholders to advance dialogue and collaboration on sustainable food systems, agroecology, biodiversity protection and climate justice in the Congo Basin.

The Convening aimed to strengthen regional alignment among governments, civil society, Indigenous Peoples and local communities, women and youth, researchers and development and funding partners. It brought together representatives from the six Congo Basin countries (Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea and Gabon) as well as delegates from neighbouring countries, including Angola, Burundi, Chad, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia. Participants also included government ministries and public institutions, local authorities, regional institutions, farmer and community-based organisations, women and youth organisations, Indigenous Peoples and traditional leaders, civil society networks, researchers, universities and technical experts.

The Convening was officially opened by H.E. the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development of Cameroon, who underscored the importance of strengthening collective efforts to promote sustainable and resilient agricultural and food systems in the Congo Basin.

The PAP delegation was led by Hon. Sulayman Saho, Chairperson of the PAP Committee on Rural Economy, Agriculture, Environment and Natural Resources, with the support of technical staff from the PAP Secretariat. In his remarks during the opening session, Hon. Saho commended AFSA for its continued efforts to advance food sovereignty in Africa and highlighted the importance of stronger collaboration among governments, parliaments, civil society, farmers and other stakeholders in addressing the interconnected challenges affecting the continent, including climate change, environmental degradation, conflicts and food insecurity.

A key component of the PAP's participation was the popularisation of the PAP Model Law on Food and Nutrition Security in Africa and the Model Law on Sustainable Soil Management in Africa. Hon. Saho delivered a dedicated presentation highlighting the objectives and key provisions of the two Model Laws and their potential contribution to strengthening national and regional legislative frameworks. He emphasised that the two instruments provide practical legislative frameworks for promoting sustainable food systems, agroecology, soil conservation and restoration, climate resilience, food and nutrition security, and the meaningful participation of communities, women and youth. He further demonstrated how the Model Laws could contribute to addressing some of the interconnected challenges facing the Congo Basin.

The delegation further visited the Inter-African Phytosanitary Council (AU-IAPSC), where it held a bilateral meeting with the Coordinator of the AU-IAPSC. Discussions focused on identifying opportunities for collaboration and exploring potential joint activities in areas of mutual interest, particularly those relating to sustainable agriculture, food systems and agricultural resilience.

The participation of the PAP in the Convening also strengthened its partnership with AFSA. It is envisaged that the two institutions will institutionalise their cooperation through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during the forthcoming Session of the PAP. The two institutions also intend to collaborate on the development of a Model Law on African Food Policy, further strengthening their joint efforts to promote coherent legislative and policy frameworks for sustainable and sovereign food systems in Africa.

27/08/2026

🔴 رئيس البرلمان الإفريقي الدكتور فاتح بوطبيق يعزّي في ضحايا الحرائق التي مست عددًا من الولايات الجزائرية

ببالغ الحزن والأسى، وبقلوب مؤمنة بقضاء الله وقدره، تلقّى الدكتور فاتح بوطبيق، رئيس البرلمان الإفريقي، نبأ الفاجعة الأليمة التي خلّفتها الحرائق التي شهدتها عدد من ولايات الجزائر، وما أسفرت عنه من ضحايا ومصابين وخسائر مؤلمة.

وإزاء هذا الظرف الأليم، يتقدم الدكتور فاتح بوطبيق، باسمه وباسم البرلمان الإفريقي، بخالص عبارات التعازي وصادق مشاعر المواساة إلى أسر الضحايا وذويهم، راجيًا من المولى عز وجل أن يتغمد أرواحهم بواسع رحمته، وأن يلهم أهلهم جميل الصبر والسلوان.

كما يتوجه بأصدق تمنياته بالشفاء العاجل للمصابين، وبالسلامة والعافية لجميع المواطنين المتضررين، مشيدًا بروح التضامن والتآزر التي أبداها الشعب الجزائري، وبالجهود المتواصلة التي تبذلها السلطات العمومية ومختلف فرق التدخل والإغاثة للحد من آثار هذه الحرائق وحماية الأرواح والممتلكات.

ومن موقع المسؤولية البرلمانية الإفريقية، يعرب رئيس البرلمان الإفريقي عن تضامنه الكامل مع الجزائر وشعبها في هذا الظرف الصعب، سائلًا الله تعالى أن يحفظ الجزائر وشعبها، وأن يجنبها كل مكروه، وأن تنحسر آثار هذه الحرائق في أقرب الآجال.

إنا لله وإنا إليه راجعون.

President of the Pan-African Parliament Dr. Fateh Boutbig Extends Condolences to the Victims of the Wildfires Affecting Several Provinces in Algeria

With profound sorrow and hearts accepting God’s will, Dr. Fateh Boutbig, President of the Pan-African Parliament, received with deep sadness the news of the tragic loss caused by the wildfires that have affected several provinces in Algeria, resulting in fatalities, injuries and painful losses.

In the face of this tragic situation, Dr. Fateh Boutbig, on his own behalf and on behalf of the Pan-African Parliament, extends his deepest condolences and sincere sympathy to the families and loved ones of the victims, praying that Almighty God grants the deceased His infinite mercy and gives their families strength, patience and comfort.

He also conveys his heartfelt wishes for a speedy recovery to those injured and safety and well-being to all citizens affected by the fires. He commends the spirit of solidarity and mutual support demonstrated by the Algerian people, as well as the continued efforts of the public authorities and various emergency and relief teams to mitigate the impact of the fires and protect lives and property.

In his capacity as President of the Pan-African Parliament, Dr. Boutbig expresses his full solidarity with Algeria and its people during this difficult time, praying that Almighty God protects Algeria and its people, spares them further harm, and brings the effects of these devastating fires to an end as soon as possible.

Indeed, to Allah we belong and to Him we shall return.

22/08/2026

21/08/2026

𝐏𝐚𝐧-𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐡𝐨𝐞𝐤, 𝐍𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐚

The Pan-African Parliament (PAP), led by Hon. Frank Annoh-Dompreh, Chairperson of the Committee on Health, Labour and Social Affairs, participated in the 5th Southern Africa Regional Ministerial Steering Committee (ReSCO) Meeting in Windhoek, Namibia, reinforcing the Parliament's commitment to advancing health security, health sovereignty and stronger regional cooperation across Africa.

Convened by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) Southern Africa Regional Coordinating Centre, the high-level meeting brought together Ministers of Health from Southern Africa Region, Ambassadors, senior government officials, public health experts, representatives of National Health Insurance authorities and National Public Health Institutes, as well as members of Africa CDC's regional governance structures. The participation of senior African and global health leaders further underscored the growing urgency of collective action to build resilient, self-reliant and sustainable health systems.

Held under the theme, “Strengthening Domestic Financing, Expanding National Health Insurance and Accelerating Local Manufacturing,” the meeting provided a strategic platform for the region to confront one of Africa's most pressing questions: how can the continent build health systems capable of protecting its people while reducing dependence on external financing, imported medicines and global supply chains beyond its control?

At the heart of the discussions was a powerful recognition that public health threats do not respect national boundaries. The health security of one country is therefore inseparable from that of its neighbours and the wider African region. The experiences of Ebola outbreaks and the COVID-19 pandemic have demonstrated that a threat in one country can rapidly become a regional or global crisis. Against this reality, participants called for stronger regional solidarity and coordinated investments in preparedness, early warning systems, rapid laboratory testing, trusted public communication and effective cross-border information sharing.

The message was clear: Africa must strengthen its capacity to prevent, detect and respond to health emergencies before they become humanitarian, social and economic catastrophes. This requires not only stronger national systems, but also deeper regional cooperation and mechanisms capable of protecting populations across borders.

The discussions naturally turned to another defining challenge: Africa's continued dependence on external sources for medicines, vaccines, diagnostics and other essential health commodities. Emphasis was laid on the fact that health sovereignty must increasingly become a practical reality rather than a policy aspiration. To achieve this requires sustained investment in African pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, expanded national and regional manufacturing capacity, stronger research and development, clinical trials, training institutions and scientific expertise.

The ambition is to transform Africa from consumers of technologies and products developed elsewhere, to strengthening its capacity to contribute to science, innovation and global health solutions while ensuring the security of supply needed to protect its own populations. Consequently, the meeting placed strong emphasis on domestic resource mobilisation, more efficient use of national health budgets, innovative financing mechanisms and the expansion of National Health Insurance systems as critical foundations for sustainable and equitable healthcare.

Beyond financing and manufacturing, the meeting also highlighted the fundamental relationship between peace, political stability and health outcomes. Sustainable health systems cannot flourish in environments affected by conflict, instability and social disruption. Equally, weak health systems can undermine social and economic stability. The pursuit of health security must therefore be understood as an integral part of Africa's broader peace, security and development agenda.

20/08/2026

𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐮 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐧-𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, received the President of the Pan-African Parliament, H.E. Dr. فاتح بوطبيق fateh boutbig, and members of the Parliament’s Bureau in Addis Ababa.

The Chairperson welcomed the delegation and reaffirmed the Commission’s readiness to work closely with the Pan-African Parliament in advancing continental priorities. Both sides emphasized the importance of strengthening cooperation and coordination between the two institutions to support the effective implementation of Agenda 2063 and advance Africa’s integration, development and unity objectives.

The meeting provided an opportunity to exchange views on enhancing institutional collaboration and reinforcing complementarity among African Union organs and institutions. The discussions also focused on strengthening collective African action and responding more effectively to the aspirations of African peoples.

H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf reaffirmed the Commission’s support for the Pan-African Parliament in fulfilling its mandate and contributing to Africa’s integration and development agenda.

The meeting forms part of the Pan-African Parliament’s efforts to deepen cooperation with the various organs and institutions of the African Union, reinforce its role as the voice of Africa’s peoples, and contribute actively to advancing the continent’s priorities and aspirations.

19/08/2026

𝐏𝐚𝐧-𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥

Opening the 2026 Joint Consultative Meeting between the African Union Peace and Security Council (PSC) and the Pan-African Parliament (PAP), H.E. Dr. فاتح بوطبيق fateh boutbig, President of the Pan-African Parliament, called for strengthened cooperation to advance peace, security and stability across Africa.

Dr. Boutbig underscored that peacebuilding is a shared continental responsibility requiring coordinated action among African Union institutions. He highlighted the PAP’s people-centred and parliamentary role in preventive diplomacy, dialogue, mediation, early warning, reconciliation and support for countries undergoing transition or crisis.

He also stressed the Parliament’s capacity to connect continental decisions with national realities by supporting the ratification, domestication and implementation of African Union instruments through national parliaments.

The President called for a strategic, sustainable and institutional partnership between the PSC and PAP—moving from consultation to coordination and joint action, with greater emphasis on conflict prevention, information-sharing, implementation and impact assessment.