Story by Ian Zvoma
The third ordinary session of the sixth Pan-African Parliament (PAP) ends this Friday after two weeks of intense and fruitful debate on issues affecting the continent.
The closing ceremony started with the adoption of resolutions and recommendations from the session held in Midrand, South Africa.
The PAP resolved to initiate advocacy missions in African states that have not yet ratified the Malabo Protocol meant to give the institution legislative powers.
The two-week session chaired by PAP President, Chief Fortune Charumbira, who was re-elected in March this year, saw the parliament tackling various issues including food security and drug abuse on the African continent.
The PAP, which is celebrating its 20th Anniversary this year, also condemned the genocide against the people of Palestine in Gaza.
It has also resolved to undertake parliamentary diplomacy for the lifting of illegal economic sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe due to their devastating effect on innocent people, particularly children and women.
The closing ceremony will be addressed by the Dean of African Diplomatic Corps, Ambassador Andre Nzapayeke and the African Union Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, Ambassador Bankole Adeoye.
