Representing the Chairperson of the African Union (AU), H.E. Évariste Ndayishimiye, President of Burundi, the Chairperson of the AU Fee, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, chaired & oversaw the opening of the Extraordinary Session, & swearing in of the members of the Seventh Legislature of the Pan-African Parliament in Midrand this morning.
The Chairperson underscored that that is “not a routine gathering, however a decisive second” to revive stability, credibility, and institutional continuity. With new membership and robust regional engagement, the Parliament should rise above divisions and reaffirm its mandate because the voice of Africa’s peoples.
“The election of a brand new Bureau will likely be central to relaunching its work, strengthening governance, and advancing continental priorities,” he famous.
Grounded in accountability, self-discipline, & unity, the method should ship cohesive management. Ahead-looking insurance policies from this Home will likely be important to attaining tangible outcomes & rebuilding public belief, he added.
He reaffirmed that the AU stays dedicated to a “clear, inclusive, rules-based course of” & stands able to help the Parliament in navigating this pivotal second towards higher resilience, credibility, & service to Africa’s aspirations.
