On behalf of the Bureau, the entire membership of the Pan-African Parliament, and indeed on my own behalf, I wish to express our sincere congratulations to Her Excellency, Ambassador Selma Malika Haddadi, the Government and people of the Republic of Algeria, on her election as Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission on Saturday 15th February 2025.
The election of Her Excellency, Ambassador Haddadi, after six rounds of a tightly contested vote demonstrated the maturation of democracy on the continent and the confidence that African leaders have in her able leadership.
The Pan-African Parliament has every confidence that Her Excellency, Ambassador Haddadi, will leverage on the ongoing African Union Reforms to spearhead the transformation of the administrative arm of the Commission into an efficient, harmonised and well - co-ordinated structure that drives the effective implementation and attainment of the broader objectives of the Union.
The Pan-African Parliament affirms its commitment to working with Her Excellency, Ambassador Haddadi during her tenure.
Congratulations! Felicitations! Parabens! Felicidades! Hongera!Tahaniina!
H.E. Chief Fortune Zephania Charumbira
PRESIDENT OF THE PAN AFRICAN PARLIAMENT