Seychelles hosts 88th Executive Committee meeting of the CPA Africa Region |29 March 2025

  Delegates and guests in a souvenir photograph  

• ‘Our goal is to reposition the CPA to reflect the changing global landscape’ – Dr Kalila

Seychelles is hosting the 88th Executive Committee (EXCO) Meeting of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Africa Region at the Savoy Resort & Spa in Beau Vallon.

This meeting has brought together parliamentary leaders from across the African continent, with the National Assembly of Seychelles serving as the host.

The meeting serves as a vital platform for parliamentary leaders to engage in discussions on governance, legislative development and regional cooperation. It is also an opportunity to address the pressing socio-political challenges that the continent faces, and to foster deeper collaboration among the Commonwealth nations in Africa.

In her opening remarks, Catherine Gotani Hara, the chairperson of the CPA Executive Committee and Speaker of the Parliament of Malawi, expressed her satisfaction at the record attendance of members, which she attributed to the unwavering commitment to the mission and vision of the CPA Africa Region.

Speaker Gotani Hara emphasised the importance of collaboration among the delegates, calling for constructive engagement that adheres to the principles of openness, mutual respect and tolerance.

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