The Pan African Writers Association (PAWA) is preparing to hold its 2025 General Assembly virtually via Zoom. This key annual event brings together literary delegates from across Africa to review progress, strengthen institutional structures, and hold leadership elections.
Below is the official timetable for the 2025 PAWA General Assembly and Elections:
TIME TABLE FOR 2025 PAWA GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND ELECTIONS
- July 8, 2025:Release of Draft of New Constitution and Delegates’ Names
- July 10, 2025: Release of Link for General Assembly
- July 12, 2025: GENERAL ASSEMBLY by Zoom
- Secretary General’s Report
- Financial Report
- Ratification of New Constitution
- Appointment of Election Committee
- July 13, 2025: Release of Election Guidelines and Call for Nominations
- July 16, 2025: Close of Nominations
- July 18, 2025: Elections by Google Form (from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM)
- July 19, 2025: Announcement of Election Results and Swearing in of New Council via Zoom
As part of preparations, the list of confirmed delegates has been released. These individuals represent a wide range of African nations, affirming PAWA’s pan-African mission and inclusive literary vision. The following delegates are scheduled to participate in the 2025 General Assembly:
Hon John Rusimbi (Rwanda), Professor Egara Stanely Kabaji (Kenya), Professor Koumealo Anate (Togo), Ms Monica Mpambawashe (Zimbabwe), Mr Elfatih Hamadto (Sudan), Madam Imela Oyono Ayingono (Equatorial Guinea), Dr Wale Okediran (Nigeria) – Secretary General, Mr Richard Kahambo Ali A Mutu (Congo Kinshasa), Dr Sheu-Usman Oladipo Akanbi (Nigeria), Mr Carlos Paradona (Mozambique), Dr Mrs Charity Boateng (Ghana), Mr Eric Joel Edouard Bekale-Etoughet (Gabon), Mr Ashraf Aboul-Yazid (Egypt), Mr Omar Youssouf (Djibouti), Dr Lance Nawa (South Africa), Dr Al Adel Khidir (Tunisia), Ms Hilda Twongyeirwe (Uganda), Mr Shad Chikoti (Malawi), Prof Cherno Omar Barry (Gambia), Ms Lucille Mudenda (Zambia), Mr Djely Mory Dioubate (Guinea Conakry), Mr Macaire Etty (Ivory Coast), Mr Samafou Diguilou (Chad Republic), Mr Addisalem Mulat Zewolde (Ethiopia), Ms Ade Wede Wee-Wee Kekuleh (Liberia), Mr W Bios Diallo (Mauritania), Ms Bernadette Sanou/Dao (Burkina Faso), Mr Mohamed Hussen Jama (Somalia), Dr Jama Musse Jama (Somaliland), Rev Moses Kainwo (Sierra Leone), Mr Abdoulaye Fode Ndione (Senegal), Prof Daniel Medina (Cape Verde), Prof Dr Laeed Zaghlami (Algeria), Mr Joseph Butoyi (Burundi), Dr Abdul Al Alam (Morocco), Mr Sampson Nguekie (Cameroon), Mr Bakalanga Kewame Malikongwa (Botswana), Ms Adelaide Edith Fassinou (Benin Republic), Ms Salma Elnour (South Sudan), Mr Peter Mwamwingile (Tanzania), Mr Angula Ndjembo (Namibia), Ms Fatima Mashoud (Niger), Mr Francisco De Pina (Guinea Bissau), Mr Manuel Jeronimo Salavaterra Junion and Francisco Costa Alegre (Sao Tome and Principe), and Mr Lopito Feijoo (Angola).
The PAWA General Assembly continues to be a beacon of collaboration, creativity, and continental unity through literature and cultural expression.
