The House Committee on Foreign Affairs of Liberia announced that the country is ready to host the 4th General Assembly of CoSPAL. The event will take place at the Farmington Hotel in Margibi County. Chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, Nehker E. Gaye, and Director of Press and Public Affairs of the Honorable House of Representatives, Robert Haynes, disclosed this information during an appearance on OK FM's OK Morning Rush.
According to Chairman Gaye, the hosting of the continental parliamentary gathering follows recent engagements between the Liberian Legislature and the CoSPAL Secretariat. A delegation from CoSPAL, led by Amb. Dapo Oyewole, recently visited Monrovia to assess preparations for the conference and formally sign the hosting agreement with the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Richard Nagbe Koon.
The proposed theme for the 4th General Assembly is "Enhancing Intra-African Trade and Investment through Legislative Leadership and Parliamentary Cooperation." This theme reflects CoSPAL's recognition of the role of legislative leadership and parliamentary cooperation in creating an enabling environment for increased intra-African trade and investment, economic integration, and sustainable development.
The gathering will provide an opportunity for African Speakers and Heads of Parliaments to exchange views on issues affecting the continent and explore legislative approaches to advancing economic integration and development. Chairman Gaye noted that the conference will create space for African legislative leaders to strengthen parliamentary cooperation and consider practical approaches to promoting trade, investment, economic integration, and sustainable development across the continent.
Press Director Robert Haynes emphasized the significance of the gathering, stating that it will provide an important platform for African Speakers and Heads of Parliaments to deliberate on critical issues confronting the continent and identify practical solutions and implementation pathways. He also highlighted that Liberia's hosting of the General Assembly presents an opportunity for the country to participate actively in continental parliamentary diplomacy and contribute to discussions surrounding Africa's economic transformation and integration.
As part of the public information campaign leading to the conference, the House will launch a special series on State Radio, titled "The Road to Monrovia," in October. The series will provide the public with information on CoSPAL, the significance of the General Assembly, Liberia's preparations, the expected participation of African parliamentary leaders, and the broader objectives of the December gathering.
The Conference of Speakers and Heads of African Parliaments (CoSPAL) brings together Speakers and Heads of African Parliaments to promote parliamentary cooperation, dialogue, coordination, and collective action on issues of strategic importance to the African continent. The 4th General Assembly in Liberia is expected to bring together parliamentary leaders from across Africa for high-level discussions on legislative cooperation, intra-African trade and investment, economic integration, and Africa's development priorities.
Key points
- The 4th CoSPAL General Assembly will take place from December 9 to 11, 2026, at the Farmington Hotel in Margibi County, Liberia.
- The proposed theme for the 4th General Assembly is "Enhancing Intra-African Trade and Investment through Legislative Leadership and Parliamentary Cooperation."
- The conference will provide a platform for African Speakers and Heads of Parliaments to discuss critical issues and identify practical solutions for the continent's development.
