The Fifth Ordinary Session of the Sixth Legislature of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) commenced today, Monday, July 21, 2025, in Midrand, South Africa.
The session, which runs until July 31, 2025, centres on the African Union’s 2025 theme: “Justice for Africans and People of African Descent through Reparations.”
Established to promote the full participation of African peoples in the economic development and integration of the continent, PAP serves as a platform for people from all African states to be involved in discussions and decision-making on the problems and challenges facing the continent.
The President, H.E. Chief Fortune Charumbira, reaffirmed the parliament’s alignment with the AU theme for 2025, “Justice for Africans and People of African Descent through Reparations”, and its commitment to Agenda 2063.
He called on members to approach the session with unity, commitment, and urgency, stating: “With collective action, determination, and strategic leadership, we can bring about the Pan-African Parliament we want and the Africa we envision.”
The session underscores the Pan-African Parliament’s role as a platform for Africa’s citizens and governments to translate continental aspirations into practical action, reflecting the AU’s vision of “The Africa We Want.”
The opening ceremony will be led by PAP President, H.E. Chief Fortune Charumbira, with a keynote address from H.E. Professor Miguel Cesar Domingos Bembe, Angola’s Ambassador to Ethiopia and Chairperson of the AU’s Permanent Representatives Committee.
Other notable attendees include: Hon. Thandi Moraka, South Africa’s Deputy Minister of International Relations, Rt. Hon. Mohammed Ould Errachid, President of Morocco’s House of Councillors, H.E. Mrs. Nardos Bekele-Thomas, CEO of AUDA-NEPAD, and Amb. Marie Antoinette Rose Quatre, CEO of APRM
A press conference will follow, providing opportunities for media interviews and discussions on the significance of reparations and justice for Africans worldwide.