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The Council of Advisors will host the conference of the Association of Senates in Africa on April 8th and 9th, under the slogan "The Contribution of the Upper Houses of Parliaments in Consolidating Democracy and Maintaining Peace in Africa," with the participation of presidents and representatives of the upper houses of African parliaments.
The Council stated in a statement that the organization of this annual conference comes within the context of the dynamics that the African continent is witnessing, and the necessity of strengthening consultation and coordination between representative institutions, which contributes to addressing common challenges and consolidating the principles of democracy and safeguarding peace and stability. The same source added that this meeting will be a high-level platform for dialogue and the exchange of visions and experiences on the roles of the upper houses in supporting democratic construction, enhancing institutional balance, and contributing to the prevention of crises, as well as anticipating the prospects for developing African parliamentary work in light of rapid regional and international changes. It noted that the conference aims to highlight the role of the association as a permanent institutional framework for cooperation between the African upper houses, based on the exchange of experiences and best practices, and intensifying coordination on issues of common interest, which enhances the contribution of parliaments to serving sustainable development on the continent. The statement concluded that the conference's work is expected to culminate in the adoption of practical recommendations that will enhance the mechanisms of joint parliamentary work, consolidate the values of democracy, and support peace and development efforts in Africa.
