Online Reporter
Farirai Machivenyika
The 5th Ordinary Session of the Pan-African Parliament will be held at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand, South Africa, from July 21 to August 1.
In a statement, the PAP said the session will run under the African Union theme of the year, “Justice for Africans and People of African Descent through Reparations.”
While the formal and public sectors’ sessions will begin on July 21, they will be preceded by closed and preparatory meetings from July 16 to 19.
The PAP, as the continental legislature, serves as a platform for representatives from all African States to engage in discussions and decision-making on the continent’s challenges.
“The rules of procedure of the PAP mandate that the Parliament hold at least two plenary sessions per year.
“During these sessions, the plenary reviews reports from various committees and makes recommendations for the Summit of African Heads of State and Government on harmonised policies and laws for the continent.
“The Parliament also receives reports from other AU Organs and African institutions,” reads part of the statement from PAP.
The Parliament is composed of 275 members and is headquartered in Midrand, South Africa.
Senator Chief Fortune Charumbira, who is also the PAP president, will preside over the opening of the fifth ordinary session.
