NEWS– The speaker of the Uganda’s Parliament Rt. Hon. Anita Annet Among has been made the Vice Chairperson of the Forum of African Speakers and Presidents of Legislatures.
This was during the 2nd General Assembly of the Conference of Speakers and Presidents of African Legislatures (COSPAL) held in Accra, Ghana.
At this assembly, leaders underscored the need for unity and regional cooperation to accelerate Africa’s development.
The high-level meeting, hosted by the Speaker of the Parliament of Ghana, Rt. Hon. Sumana Kingsford Bagbin brought together parliamentary leaders from across the continent.
Discussions focused on finding sustainable solutions to Africa’s shared challenges, including poverty, unemployment, political instability, and climate change, with an emphasis on better resource management and governance.
Addressing delegates on the closing day of the assembly, Among emphasized the importance of African unity in tackling the continent’s challenges stressing that Africa’s challenges requires united efforts and shared solutions.
“Our focus must shift towards unlocking the potential of our resources and empowering people rather than remaining dependent on external assistance”, Among added.