Pan-African Parliament plans a research centre in 2027
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Fanamc
In Addis Ababa, the President of the Pan-African Parliament, Fateh Boutbig, presented to the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, the revision of the rules of procedure and the next session, from 1 to 17 December 2026. The 2027 programme includes a parliamentary research centre and a parliamentary training programme, according to FMC.
The Pan-African Parliament plans to create a parliamentary research centre and a parliamentary training programme in 2027, its President Fateh Boutbig said, according to the Fanamc agency. He presented them on Tuesday 10 November 2026 in Addis Ababa to the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf.
The 2027 programme also includes stronger cooperation with the AU Peace and Security Council on conflict prevention and early warning, as well as continental conferences on women’s leadership, youth participation, political parties and democratic governance.
Mr Boutbig also reported a revision of the Parliament’s rules of procedure and preparations for its next ordinary session, scheduled for 1 to 17 December 2026.
Mr Youssouf welcomed this momentum of reform. He stressed political pluralism, freedom of expression and the rights of opposition parties. He reaffirmed the Commission’s support for ratification of the relevant protocol. The two officials stressed the need for sustainable funding for the institution.
The meeting is part of the organisation’s initiatives in favour of democracy, such as the AU’s wish to anchor democracy in everyday life.
