{"id":68022,"date":"2026-04-22T16:04:33","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T16:04:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/lesotho\/all-news\/parliament-engages-in-ipu-assembly-on-governance"},"modified":"2026-04-22T16:54:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T16:54:09","slug":"parliament-engages-in-ipu-assembly-on-governance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/lesotho\/all-news\/parliament-engages-in-ipu-assembly-on-governance","title":{"rendered":"Parliament Engages in IPU Assembly on Governance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"ap-article-header-tag\"> <strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Lesotho. <\/strong> <\/span>Madam President, Honourable \u2018Mamonaheng Mokitimi led the Parliament of the Kingdom of Lesotho at the 152nd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), taking place from 15\u201319 April 2026 in Istanbul, Tu\u0308rkiye.<\/p>\n<p>That high-level global gathering brought together parliaments from around the world to deliberate on pressing international issues and strengthen democratic governance. The delegation actively showcased Lesotho\u2019s ongoing efforts in governance reform, peacebuilding, and inclusive economic growth.<\/p>\n<p>The outcomes of the Assembly, including resolutions and policy recommendations will guide parliamentary action globally and inform Lesotho\u2019s legislative and oversight work back home.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ap-article-footer-note\">Find more news and analyses on <span class=\"ap-highlight-country\">Lesotho<\/span> on the <span class=\"ap-highlight-brand\">Africa Press<\/span> website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Lesotho. Madam President, Honourable \u2018Mamonaheng Mokitimi led the Parliament of the Kingdom of Lesotho at the 152nd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), taking place from 15\u201319 April 2026 in Istanbul, Tu\u0308rkiye. 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