In a significant development for regional parliamentary diplomacy, Zimbabwe’s Parliament Speaker, Jacob Mudenda, has been elected President of the Bureau of the Conference at the ongoing Pan-African Parliament (PAP) 2026 Annual Conference of Speakers of National and Regional Parliaments. The two-day conference, held in Midrand, South Africa, concluded on Saturday under the theme: “The Role of Parliamentary Diplomacy in Strengthening Relations with National and Regional Parliaments and Contributing to the Achievements of the Objectives of Agenda 2063.”
Key Players Involved
- Jacob Mudenda: Zimbabwe’s Parliament Speaker, newly elected President of the Bureau of the Conference at PAP.
- Mabel Chinomona: Zimbabwe’s Senate President, also attended the conference.
- Fateh Boutbig: PAP President, urged African legislatures to move “from deliberation to decisive action” for Agenda 2063.
- Thoko Didiza: South African National Assembly Speaker, emphasized collective solutions for continental challenges like migration.
Event Timeline
- August 1-2, 2026 (Friday and Saturday): Pan-African Parliament (PAP) 2026 Annual Conference of Speakers held in Midrand, South Africa.
- August 3, 2026: News breaks of Speaker Mudenda’s election.
