From a side event to a continental initiative: The story of Africa’s Open Parliaments Network
In October 2025, the OGP Global Summit in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain, brought together governments, civil society, and international partners from around the world to explore the future of transparent and democratic governance. Amid this major international gathering, a conversation began that would spark something new: a continent-wide network for open parliaments.The Open Parliament e-Network (OPeN) co-hosted …

