African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson received the President of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP), Hon. Dr. Fateh Boutbig

The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, received the President of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP), Hon. Dr. Fateh Boutbig, for discussions on strengthening the role, effectiveness&institutional capacity of the Parliament within the AU.

H.E. Dr. Boutbig briefed the Chairperson on ongoing efforts to revitalise the Parliament, including the review of its Rules of Procedure to address institutional&operational challenges, improve its effectiveness&align its work with the AU’s vision&priorities. He also outlined preparations for the next Ordinary Session, scheduled for 1–17 December 2026.

He presented programme of initiatives for 2027, including establishing a parliamentary research centre&a parliamentary training programme; strengthening cooperation with the AU Peace&Security Council on conflict prevention& early warning;&convening continental conferences on women’s leadership, youth participation, political parties&democratic governance.

The Chairperson welcomed the renewed dynamism&reform agenda under Dr. Boutbig’s leadership, underscoring that the Pan-African Parliament must serve as a meaningful platform for dialogue, the exchange of ideas, democratic participation&the articulation of the aspirations of African peoples.

Mr. Youssouf emphasised the importance of strengthening political pluralism, freedom of expression&the rights of opposition parties, noting that constructive political dialogue&inclusive democratic institutions are essential to sustainable peace&stability.

The Chairperson reaffirmed the AU Commission’s commitment to supporting efforts to advance the ratification of the relevant Protocol, while encouraging the Parliament to pursue practical reforms&initiatives that enhance its relevance and standing within the AU institutional architecture.

The Chairperson&Dr. Fateh underscored the importance of closer collaboration, institutional strengthening&sustainable financing to ensure that the Pan-African Parliament effectively contributes to continental integration, democratic governance&the realisation of the AU Agenda 2063.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Union (AU).