Tunisian MPs Elected to Key Positions in African Parliament
Two Tunisian deputies have been elected to key positions within the African Parliament during an extraordinary session held in Midrand, South Africa, from April 26 to May 6, 2026.
Key Positions
- Deputy Yosri Baoueb has been elected as the president of the North Africa group, an important position in regional coordination that strengthens consultation between countries in the sub-region within the African parliamentary institution.
- Deputy Awatef Cheniti has been designated as the vice-president of the network of women parliamentarians, a body dedicated to promoting female participation in political and parliamentary life on the continent.
Context
These elections are part of the renewal of the African Parliament's structures, supervised by the African Union. They reflect an active Tunisian presence in the institution's governance bodies.
