Sonko pushes for UPA reform during meeting with its chair lukonde

During a high-level gathering of the African Parliamentary Union (APU), Ousmane Sonko, President of Senegal’s National Assembly, engaged in strategic discussions with Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde Kyenge, the current Chair of the Union’s Executive Committee. The meeting, held on June 4, focused on critical reforms to enhance the APU’s operational framework and amplify its influence across Africa.

In his remarks, Sonko emphasized the need for structural adjustments to optimize the Union’s performance. He advocated for a comprehensive overhaul of its governance mechanisms to ensure stronger alignment with the African Union’s policy directions. The Senegalese parliamentarian stressed that a unified approach would foster greater coherence in the continent’s institutional decision-making processes.

The discussions also highlighted the challenges facing the APU, particularly in maintaining relevance amid evolving geopolitical and economic dynamics in Africa. Sonko’s proposals included enhancing collaboration between regional parliamentary bodies to strengthen collective advocacy for shared continental priorities.