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Conference of Speakers and Presidents of African Legislatures (CoSPAL) becomes New Home for the Legislative Mentorship Initiative (LMI)
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Conference of Speakers and Presidents of African Legislatures (CoSPAL) becomes New Home for the Legislative Mentorship Initiative (LMI)

The Founder of the Legislative Mentorship Initiative (LMI), Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, has formally approved the hosting of the Initiative under the platform of the Conference of Speakers and Presidents…

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CoSPAL’s Secretary General Urges Stronger Global Cooperation at 6th World Conference of Speakers of Parliament in Geneva
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CoSPAL’s Secretary General Urges Stronger Global Cooperation at 6th World Conference of Speakers of Parliament in Geneva

The Secretary General of the Conference of Speakers and Presidents of African Legislatures (CoSPAL), Ambassador Dapo Oyewole, has called for stronger parliamentary cooperation and multilateralism, emphasising the importance of sustained…

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Ghanaian Parliament Delegation Visits Nigeria on Advocacy Mission to Expand CoSPAL Membership
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Ghanaian Parliament Delegation Visits Nigeria on Advocacy Mission to Expand CoSPAL Membership

In August 2024, under the leadership of the 2nd Chair of the Conference of Speakers and Presidents of African Legislatures (CoSPAL), Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Bagbin, the Parliament of Ghana,…

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Climate Change and Legislative Leadership Take Centre Stage at 2nd COSPAL Conference in Accra
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Climate Change and Legislative Leadership Take Centre Stage at 2nd COSPAL Conference in Accra

The 2nd General Assembly of the Conference of Speakers of African Legislatures (CoSPAL) was held in Accra, Ghana, bringing together parliamentary leaders from across the continent to address pressing regional…

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COSPAL Elects New Leadership to Strengthen Continental Parliamentary Leadership Collaboration
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COSPAL Elects New Leadership to Strengthen Continental Parliamentary Leadership Collaboration

The Conference of Speakers of African Legislatures (COSPAL) has elected new members into key leadership positions, reaffirming its commitment to advancing parliamentary cooperation and democratic governance across the continent. At…

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CoSPAL Secretary-General Urges Stronger, People-Centered Democratic Governance Across Africa
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CoSPAL Secretary-General Urges Stronger, People-Centered Democratic Governance Across Africa

Berlin, Germany – 15th April 2025 – The Secretary-General of the Conference of Speakers and Presidents of African Legislatures (CoSPAL), Ambassador ‘Dapo Oyewole, has called on African leaders to urgently strengthen…

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Uganda to Host High-Level Extraordinary General Assembly of CoSPAL
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Uganda to Host High-Level Extraordinary General Assembly of CoSPAL

Parliament of Uganda will host the High Level Extraordinary General Assembly of the Conference of Speakers and Presidents of African Legislators (#CoSPAL).

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CoSPAL Commends Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, GCON, for Championing Open and Inclusive Legislative Governance in Nigeria
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CoSPAL Commends Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, GCON, for Championing Open and Inclusive Legislative Governance in Nigeria

Inaugural Conference Of Speakers And Heads Of African Parliaments On 09/05/2022

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African Speakers of Parliament Meet in Nigeria to Discuss Enhancing post-COVID Economic Recovery – Commonwealth Parliamentary Association
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African Speakers of Parliament Meet in Nigeria to Discuss Enhancing post-COVID Economic Recovery – Commonwealth Parliamentary Association

The first Conference of Speakers and Heads of African Parliaments (CoSAP) was held in Abuja, Nigeria from 9 to 10 May 2022 on the theme of ‘Enhancing Africa’s Post-COVID economic…

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General Assembly of the Conference of Speakers and Presidents of African Legislatures
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General Assembly of the Conference of Speakers and Presidents of African Legislatures

The Secretary-General Hon. Ibidapo Olufemi Oyewole, Chairman Rt. Hon. Alban Bagbin, and Vice Chairperson Rt. Hon. Anita Among (L-R) took their oath during the 2nd General Assembly of the Conference…

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The Conference of Speakers and Presidents of African Union Legislatures (CoSPAL) Elects Amb. ’Dapo Oyewole as Inaugural Secretary-General
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The Conference of Speakers and Presidents of African Union Legislatures (CoSPAL) Elects Amb. ’Dapo Oyewole as Inaugural Secretary-General

Accra, Ghana, October 27, 2024 The Conference of Speakers and Presidents of African Union Legislatures (CoSPAL), at its 2nd General Assembly held in Accra, Ghana, has historically and unanimously elected…

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