Parliament: African MPs debate on the role of Parliaments

The Mauritius National Assembly is hosting the 47th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association -Africa Region Conference from 22 to 27 August 2016 at the Intercontinental Hotel, in Balaclava, under the theme “Africa and the Sustainable Development Goals: The Role of Parliaments”

The announcement was made on Friday 19 August at the National Assembly by the Speaker Maya Hanoomanjee who added in the same breath that the House will be adjourned until 31 August. She told members that some 350 delegates from the other 17 National Branches and 18 Sub Branches are participating.

‘As I am currently the President of the CPA Africa Region, I have nominated the Hon. Deputy Speaker to lead the Mauritian delegation which will comprise of the following Hon. Members: (i)Hon. Baloomoody, (ii)Hon. Mrs Jadoo-Jaunbocus, and (iii)Hon. Rutnah. In addition, the following Hon. Members have been nominated to attend the Conference as Observers –Hon. Jhugroo,  Hon. Hurreeram, Hon. Jahangeer, Hon. Dr. Joomaye, Hon. Osman Mahomed, Hon. Mrs Monty, Hon. Mrs Sewocksingh and Hon. Dr. Sorefan. Moreover, I have also invited the Chairperson and two Members of the Rodrigues Regional Assembly to attend the said Conference as Observers. 

Alongside this Conference, the Mauritius National Assembly will also be hosting the 7th Commonwealth Women Parliamentarian Africa Region Conference and which is being convened by Hon. Mrs Boygah in her capacity as Member of the CWP Africa Region Steering Committee.’