Women Parliamentarians seek to advance diplomacy, gender equality across Great Lakes region

KINSHASA: PARLIAMENTARY diplomacy, gender equality and women’s empowerment in leadership and regional development are among the key issues to be advanced during the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) Women Parliamentarians’ Forum, scheduled to take place in Tanzania from November 1 to 5, 2026.

As part of preparations for the meeting, Tanzania’s Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Said Juma Mshana, has held talks with DRC Prime Minister, Judith Suminwa Tuluka on arrangements for the important regional gathering.

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During the discussions, Prime Minister Tuluka expressed her expectation to attend the meeting as a special guest. Her participation is expected to provide further impetus to strengthening relations and cooperation between Tanzania and the DRC, particularly in parliamentary diplomacy, gender equality and women’s representation in leadership.

The meeting will provide an important opportunity for Great Lakes countries to deepen regional cooperation and strengthen women’s contributions to decision-making and regional development.