The President of the Pan-African Parliament, Fatah Boutbig, met with Gertrude Mongella, who served as the institution's first female president from 2004 to 2009. The meeting served as a tribute to her pioneering role in establishing the parliament. As part of an effort to strengthen the institution and define future priorities, Fatah Boutbig is consulting with key figures to leverage their institutional memory. He praised Mongella's dedication and her efforts to integrate African citizens into the African Union's decision-making processes. To honor her leadership and the foundations she helped build for African democracy, she was presented with a certificate of appreciation.