Liberia to Host Major African Parliamentary Assembly in 2026

Liberia is confirmed to host the 4th General Assembly of the Conference of Speakers and Presidents of African Legislatures (CoSPAL) from December 9 to 11, 2026, in Monrovia. This assembly, described as the largest gathering of African parliamentary leaders, will focus on legislative measures to boost intra-African trade and investment.

The theme for the assembly is ‘Enhancing Intra-African Trade and Investment Through Legislative Leadership and Parliamentary Cooperation.’ The decision to host the assembly in Liberia followed a high-level assessment visit by CoSPAL's Secretary-General, Ambassador Dapo Oyewole, from September 16 to 20, 2026. During this visit, the delegation inspected facilities and met with local authorities, culminating in a meeting with Hon. Richard Nagbe Koon, Speaker of Liberia’s House of Representatives, where the Country Host Agreement was signed.

The assembly aims to address legal and regulatory barriers to economic integration and develop national laws to facilitate the movement of goods, services, and investments across African borders.