Speaker Jatta elected as President for CPA Africa Region

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The Honourable Speaker of the National Assembly, Fabakary Tombong Jatta, has been elected as the President of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Africa Region, during the recently concluded CPA Africa Region Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Arusha, Tanzania.


The election of Hon. Jatta is in recognition of his leadership qualities and his commitment to fostering parliamentary democracy on the African continent.


The CPA promotes democratic governance, good parliamentary practices, and inter-parliamentary cooperation among member states. The Africa Region of the CPA is instrumental in addressing key challenges facing parliaments across the continent, and under Hon. Jatta’s leadership, it is expected to continue driving initiatives that strengthen legislative institutions and governance.


In his acceptance speech, Hon. Jatta expressed deep gratitude to the CPA Africa delegates for the confidence they have placed in him, and he reaffirmed his dedication to upholding the CPA’s values and promoting democratic principles across the region.


“I am humbled by this honour and the trust placed in me by my fellow delegates. I pledge to work diligently with all member parliaments to enhance cooperation and to ensure that we continue to promote strong, transparent, and accountable legislative institutions across Africa,” Hon. Jatta remarked.


In a related development, it was also confirmed that the National Assembly of The Gambia will have the privilege of hosting the next AGM of the CPA Africa Region in 2025. This event will provide a platform for African parliaments to engage in discussions on parliamentary reforms, governance, and other pressing issues affecting the continent.

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