Senegal’s parliament speaker urges african parliamentary reform at upa meeting

The Speaker of Senegal’s National Assembly, Ousmane Sonko, held a crucial meeting with Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde Kyenge, Chair of the African Parliamentary Union (APU) Executive Committee, on June 4. The gathering took place on the sidelines of the 85th session of the APU Executive Committee, marking a significant moment for continental parliamentary dialogue.

During the discussions, Sonko emphasized the urgent need for structural reforms within the African Parliamentary Union. He proposed key strategies to enhance the institution’s operational efficiency and expand its role in shaping critical political and institutional directions across Africa. The Senegalese leader highlighted that modernizing the APU could position it as a more influential voice in continental governance.

Another focal point of the conversation was the strengthening of coordination between the APU’s recommendations and the African Union’s policy decisions. Sonko argued that greater alignment between these bodies could lead to more coherent continental strategies and amplify the impact of initiatives aimed at Africa’s development. The meeting underscored the broader commitment among African leaders to reinforce parliamentary cooperation and foster governance that better serves the continent’s people.