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Rabat — A Moroccan parliamentary delegation will travel to Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, this week to participate in two significant African parliamentary gatherings scheduled from November 18 to 22.
Rachid Talbi Alami, President of Morocco’s House of Representatives, will lead the delegation to the 47th Conference of Presidents of National Parliamentary Assemblies and the 84th session of the Executive Committee of the African Parliamentary Union (APU).
The Moroccan team includes members from both chambers of parliament. From the House of Representatives, Hatim Ben Rkia, Said Bekri, Driss Chebchali, Madiha Khayer, Abdelilah Amhadi, and Aouicha Zelfa will attend, along with House Secretary Nadia Bouzendoufa. The House of Councillors will send Said Chakir and Mohamed Horma El Makhloul.
Key issues on the agenda
Conference participants will tackle two major themes, according to a statement from the House of Representatives. The first focuses on strengthening the national sovereignty of African countries for sustainable development. The second addresses challenges of energy transition and renewable energy development in Africa.
The conference will also hold elections for new Executive Committee members, following APU statutes and internal regulations. The newly elected members will then choose three vice presidents and a rapporteur and will designate a regional representative for each of Africa’s five sub-regions.
Delegates will discuss various questions, decisions, and recommendations on the Executive Committee’s agenda. The conference will conclude with a closing session where the Democratic Republic of Congo takes over the APU presidency for the 2025-2027 period.
Women’s parliamentary committee to meet
On November 20, the APU Women’s Parliamentary Committee will convene separately to discuss “good digital governance for women’s rights.” During this meeting, the committee will elect its new leadership, as APU internal regulations require.
About the African Parliamentary Union
The APU began operations in Abidjan on February 13, 1976, and maintains its headquarters there. The organization brings together national parliaments from across the African continent.
The African body works to promote dialogue and inter-parliamentary cooperation to help Africa tackle its major challenges. Its missions include promoting unity among African parliamentary institutions, serving as a forum for national parliaments, and acting as a tool for parliamentary dialogue and cooperation in support of peace, democracy, good governance, and sustainable development.
The union also encourages contacts between African parliamentarians and facilitates connections between African lawmakers and their counterparts worldwide.
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