May 22, 2026
The Conference of Speakers and Presidents of African Legislatures (CoSPAL) has formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Policy Innovation Centre (PIC) to develop and institutionalise a continent-wide Legislative Agenda for Gender-Responsive Legislatures across Africa.
The signing ceremony, which took place at the CoSPAL Secretariat in Abuja, on the 4th May 2026, marks the beginning of a strategic partnership aimed at advancing equitable women’s representation in African legislatures through evidence-driven reforms, institutional transformation, and high-level political engagement.
The partnership will support the development of a three-year continental legislative agenda (2026–2029) focused on strengthening gender-responsive governance systems and promoting inclusive democratic institutions across the continent.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, the Secretary-General of CoSPAL, Amb. Dapo. Oyewole described the collaboration as timely and necessary for Africa’s democratic future.
