The first day of #APMONConference kicked off with high energy and these are the highlights. So far, the Conference has underscored the urgent need to strengthen #trust, #accountability, and #dialogue between parliaments, civil society, and citizens across Africa. #OpenHouse

In her keynote address, former Minister of Justice for Namibia, Hon. Yvonne Dausab reflected on the turbulence facing parliaments globally. "Legislatures exist to serve the people, and their privileges are only legitimate when exercised in the public interest" - Yvonne Dausab

Yvonne Dausab Southern African Council of NGOs PMG Parliamentary Network Africa Mzalendo Sammy Obeng CentreForHumanRights Parliament Watch CEPA Pan-African Parliament #15YearsOfMagamba We were honoured by the presence of the President of Pan-African Parliament, H.E Chief Fortune Charumbira (H.E Hon. Chief Fortune Charumbira) who called for a renewal of dialogue between legislators and the society. #OpenHouse #APMONConference

Yvonne Dausab Southern African Council of NGOs PMG Parliamentary Network Africa Mzalendo Sammy Obeng CentreForHumanRights Parliament Watch CEPA Pan-African Parliament #15YearsOfMagamba H.E Hon. Chief Fortune Charumbira Caroline Gaita Open Gov Partnership "African democracy is weakened by leaders’ lack of accountability and exclusion of citizens from decision-making. Legislators must be cautioned against ignoring public sentiments at it deepens the mistrust between citizens and governments." - H.E Hon. Chief Fortune Charumbira #APMONConference

Yvonne Dausab Southern African Council of NGOs PMG Parliamentary Network Africa Mzalendo Sammy Obeng CentreForHumanRights Parliament Watch CEPA Pan-African Parliament #15YearsOfMagamba H.E Hon. Chief Fortune Charumbira Caroline Gaita Open Gov Partnership CDD-Ghana Akina Mama wa Afrika Participants engaged H.E Hon. Chief Fortune Charumbira on issues of #corruption, #openness, and dysfunctional development projects and Hon. Charumbira highlighted PAP’s new MoU with the APNAC Africa aimed at mainstreaming anti-corruption efforts on the continent. #OpenHouse #APMONConference

Yvonne Dausab Southern African Council of NGOs PMG Parliamentary Network Africa Mzalendo Sammy Obeng CentreForHumanRights Parliament Watch CEPA Pan-African Parliament #15YearsOfMagamba H.E Hon. Chief Fortune Charumbira Caroline Gaita Open Gov Partnership CDD-Ghana Akina Mama wa Afrika APNAC Africa @ZACConline Transparency International Transparencycoalition Leading a plenary session on "Bridging the Democratic Gap", Mr S'phamandla Mhlongo, from Democracy Development Program, reminded delegates that Pan-African Parliament is not only a legislative body but also a moral compass for the continent. #OpenHouse #APMONConference

Yvonne Dausab Southern African Council of NGOs PMG Parliamentary Network Africa Mzalendo Sammy Obeng CentreForHumanRights Parliament Watch CEPA Pan-African Parliament #15YearsOfMagamba H.E Hon. Chief Fortune Charumbira Caroline Gaita Open Gov Partnership CDD-Ghana Akina Mama wa Afrika APNAC Africa @ZACConline Transparency International Transparencycoalition Democracy Development Program Bonolo Open Parly ZW Open Parliament e-Network The APMON Africa CEC - Caroline Gaita, Sammy Obeng, Bonolo, Rashaad Alli, Ghalib Galant 🇿🇦🇵🇸🇺🇦 - all drove the message home "let's renew trust, restore accountability, and reimagine parliaments as true people’s houses, to be esponsive, ethical, and inclusive." #OpenHouse

It's Day 2 of the #APMONConference! Today's themes of discussion focus on partnerships between CSOs and Parliaments, #OpenParliaments, African elections & Change and AI & Governance Follow the conversations here 👉youtube.com/watch?v=DDq3Lj…

Highlights from Day 2 of the #APMONConference✨ Dr Undine Whande kicked us off with a reflection of the first day discussions. Shortly after, Lebo 👣 led us into a panel discussion on the importance of partnership between civil society and the Legislature. #OpenHouse

Currently, 23 African States are members of the Open Gov Partnership, however, the commitments and mechanisms of OGP need to be embedded in practice to enhance transparency and service efficiency - Ben Opoku Aryeh, Gitungo, Kgothatso Semela and Jacob Makambwe urged in the panel. #OpenHouse

Open Gov Partnership Ben Opoku Aryeh Gitungo Jacob Makambwe Parliamentary Network Africa PMG Open Government Partnership - Ghana Open Government Partnership South Africa ARTICLE 19 Sénégal/ Afrique de l'ouest #15YearsOfMagamba Caroline Gaita Southern African Council of NGOs Pan-African Parliament Senate of Kenya The second panel of the day, moderated by our Chair - Caroline Gaita, focused on #OpenParliaments. Lessons drawn from Latin America, West Africa, Southern Africa and East Africa outlined the current status in National Parliaments and the strategies in place to enhance openness.

Big news from Magamba Network! Our Operations Director, Munyaradzi Dodo, is attending the 5th PEMO (Parliamentary Engagement & Monitoring Organisations) Annual Meeting. #OpenParliament #OpenHouse {1/3}

Open Gov Partnership Ben Opoku Aryeh Gitungo Jacob Makambwe Parliamentary Network Africa PMG Open Government Partnership - Ghana Open Government Partnership South Africa ARTICLE 19 Sénégal/ Afrique de l'ouest #15YearsOfMagamba Caroline Gaita Southern African Council of NGOs Pan-African Parliament Senate of Kenya 𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚 𝐍𝐨𝐧-𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 Mzalendo Directorio Legislativo Osman Moallim Open Parly ZW African Parliamentary Press Network #OpenParliaments are crucial in enhancing citizen participation in policy and lawmaking processes and addressing pressing issues that face citizens. From information-sharing, grassroots engagements, feedback mechanisms and data-informed policies. #OpenHouse #APMONConference

Open Gov Partnership Ben Opoku Aryeh Gitungo Jacob Makambwe Parliamentary Network Africa PMG Open Government Partnership - Ghana Open Government Partnership South Africa ARTICLE 19 Sénégal/ Afrique de l'ouest #15YearsOfMagamba Caroline Gaita Southern African Council of NGOs Pan-African Parliament Senate of Kenya 𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚 𝐍𝐨𝐧-𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 Mzalendo Directorio Legislativo Osman Moallim Open Parly ZW African Parliamentary Press Network Chapter One Foundation Hlezipi Mulenga #Magambatv We swiftly moved into thematic parallel sessions on: ▶️African Elections & Change ▶️ Reclaiming the Narrative, Opening the doors of Parliament ▶️AI & Governance | Case Study Deep Dive from CEPA

The curtains came down on the #APMONConference and we left with great memories, lessons and strengthened partnerships✨ Mzalendo had the pleasure of joining other APMON Africa partners at the 5th #APMONConference that brought together delegates from 29 African States. Over

These sentiments were echoed by the President of the Pan-African Parliament, H.E Hon.Chief Fortune Charumbira H.E Hon. Chief Fortune Charumbira . “Leaders need to be open to dialogue because it is through dialogue that we can hold each other accountable,” Chief Fortune emphasised. He also acknowledged

Pan-African Parliament H.E Hon. Chief Fortune Charumbira Southern African Council of NGOs PMG Parliamentary Network Africa ARTICLE 19 Sénégal/ Afrique de l'ouest CentreForHumanRights CEPA Open Parly ZW Open Parliament e-Network Open Gov Partnership ogpkenya In this same breadth, our program coordinator, Gitungo joined a panel to explore real cases where partnerships between the civil society and the legislature have enhanced openness, transparency and accountability in National Parliaments. 🇰🇪Kenya’s Open Gov Partnership initiative has

Pan-African Parliament H.E Hon. Chief Fortune Charumbira Southern African Council of NGOs PMG Parliamentary Network Africa ARTICLE 19 Sénégal/ Afrique de l'ouest CentreForHumanRights CEPA Open Parly ZW Open Parliament e-Network Open Gov Partnership ogpkenya Gitungo Chapter One Foundation Directorio Legislativo APMON Africa Ben Opoku Aryeh In a learning session, Mzalendo alongside other Parliamentary Monitoring Organizations (PMOs) showcased the strategies and civic tech tools used to monitor Parliaments. This inspiring showcase demonstrated the power of innovation, data and collaboration in bridging the gap

Huge thanks to all partners, organizers & participants for making #PEMO2025 a remarkable success! 🌍💡 #APMONConference #OpenHouse

🌍 15th NGO Directors Summer Retreat: Shaping the Future of Civic Space and Development Financing 📅 The countdown is on! From 27–28 November 2025, over 120 civil society leaders, development partners, private sector actors, and policymakers will gather at Urban Lifestyle Hotel,