Gambiaj.com – (Banjul, The Gambia) – President Adama Barrow will serve as Guest of Honour at the official opening of the 54th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Africa Regional Conference, set to take place on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Centre in Banjul.
This year’s conference, being held under the theme “Strengthening Democratic Governance and Resilience in Africa: Tackling Conflicts, Economic Shocks, and Climate Risks,” marks a significant milestone as The Gambia hosts the CPA Africa Region’s flagship annual event for the first time in its history.
The Speaker of the National Assembly of The Gambia, Rt. Hon. Fabakary Tombong Jatta, is presiding over the conference in his capacity as President of the CPA Africa Region.
A press statement from the National Assembly states that “His leadership has been instrumental in The Gambia’s preparation for the event and in advancing a regional legislative agenda focused on building resilient, inclusive, and accountable governance systems across the continent”.
Over 300 delegates are expected to attend the weeklong gathering, including Speakers and Members of Parliament from both national and sub-national parliaments across Africa, as well as clerks, parliamentary staff, observers, and development partners.
Participants from across West, East, Central, and Southern Africa will engage in plenary sessions, workshops, and committee meetings on key topics such as governance, economic recovery, climate change, inclusive development, and digital transformation.
The conference is widely seen as an opportunity to strengthen inter-parliamentary cooperation while showcasing The Gambia’s growing role in promoting democratic values and regional collaboration.
Delegates will have the opportunity to network, share best practices, and explore potential areas for collaboration in order to drive sustainable development and prosperity across the continent. The conference is expected to be a pivotal moment in advancing the African Union’s Agenda 2063 and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
