Amid the 85th session of the African Parliamentary Union (APU) Executive Committee, Ousmane Sonko, President of Senegal’s National Assembly, hosted Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde Kyenge for a high-level discussion on June 4th. The meeting focused on strengthening the APU’s institutional framework and reinforcing its role in shaping Africa’s political landscape.
Key proposals for APU reform
During the exchange, Sonko presented a series of recommendations aimed at optimizing the APU’s performance. He advocated for structural reforms to bolster the union’s decision-making capacity and amplify its impact on continental policy directions. Emphasizing the importance of synergy, he called for closer alignment between APU resolutions and those of the African Union to ensure cohesive and impactful governance across the region.
The discussions took place against the backdrop of the APU’s 85th Executive Committee session, an event dedicated to fostering parliamentary cooperation across the continent.