By Chisomo Phiri
A Member of Parliament for Blantyre City West Steven Mikaya has been elected as chairperson of Pan African Parliament’s committee on rules, discipline and privileges.
The elections took place on March 25,2024 in Midrand, South Africa where members converged for a meeting.
Meanwhile, Mikaya who will be deputised by Carla Solange Forte Lima of Cape Verde has expressed delight with the recognition saying it shows that people out there have trust in Malawi.
“I am very excited to secure this position. This means that Malawi is recognized out there. To me this is very exciting news,” says Mikaya.
Established in March 2004,the Pan African Parliament also known as the African Parliament, is the legislative body of the African Union.
The Parliament exercises oversight, and has advisory and consultative powers, having lasting for the first five years.
The goal to establish the parliament was to create a space where people from all states of Africa could meet, deliberate, and pass some policy on issues that affect the entire continent of Africa.
