During the 85th session of the African Parliamentary Union’s Executive Committee, Senegal’s National Assembly Speaker, Ousmane Sonko, welcomed Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde Kyenge for a high-level meeting on June 4.

Sonko Advocates for UPA Reform and Alignment with African Union Goals

The talks focused on strengthening the African Parliamentary Union’s role in continental governance. Ousmane Sonko outlined key proposals, including structural reforms to elevate the UPA’s impact on Africa’s political and institutional landscape.

He emphasized the critical need for closer coordination between the UPA’s initiatives and those of the African Union to ensure cohesive policy implementation. Such alignment, he argued, would amplify the effectiveness of both institutions in addressing the continent’s pressing challenges.

This meeting took place as part of the broader engagements surrounding the 85th Executive Committee session, where delegates explored ways to deepen parliamentary collaboration across Africa.