Tana High-Level Forum on Security in Africa

Tana High-Level Forum on Security in Africa The Tana Forum is a platform for African leaders and key stakeholders to collaboratively engage on African-led solutions to security challenges.

Tana High-Level Forum on Security in Africa is an annual meeting that brings together African leaders and stakeholders to engage and explore African-led security solutions.

: 7 years ago today, the 8th convened under the theme "Political Dynamics in the Horn of Africa: Nurturing Emerging P...
04/05/2026

: 7 years ago today, the 8th convened under the theme "Political Dynamics in the Horn of Africa: Nurturing Emerging Peace Trends." It examined Ethiopia–Eritrea rapprochement and transitions in Sudan and South Sudan. Today, turning these into long-term regional integration remains a key priority.

On April 28, 2026, H.E. John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Ghana and Chairperson of the Tana Forum Board,...
29/04/2026

On April 28, 2026, H.E. John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Ghana and Chairperson of the Tana Forum Board, hosted Tana Forum Board members, representatives from the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia's (FDRE) Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Tana Forum Secretariat representatives from the Institute for Peace and Security Studies (IPSS). Key decisions regarding the upcoming 12th Tana Forum were made by the Board Members:

- H.E. John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Ghana, Chairperson of the Tana Forum Board
- H.E. Catherine Samba Panza, Former President of the Central African Republic
- H.E. Uhuru Kenyatta, Former President of the Republic of Kenya
- H.E. Dr. Lassina Zerbo, Former Prime Minister of Burkina Faso
- Amb. Tekeda Alemu, Former State Minister of Ethiopia
- H.E. Michelle Ndiaye, Africa Director, Open Society Foundations, former Special Representative of the Chairperson of the AUC in the DRC
- Prof. Patrick Loch Otieno Lumumba, Founder of the PLO Lumumba Foundation and a consultant with Lumumba and Lumumba Advocates, Member of the Africa Justice Group (AJG)

Representatives from the government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) were present.

- H.E. Ambassador Hadera Abera, State Minister for Political and Economic Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- H.E. Ambassador Zerihun Abebe, Director General for African Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Secretariat thanks H.E. President Mahama for hosting the meeting and all partners for attending.

: 12 years ago today, the 3rd convened under the theme “The Impact of Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs) on Peace and Sec...
26/04/2026

: 12 years ago today, the 3rd convened under the theme “The Impact of Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs) on Peace and Security in Africa”. The event gathered heads of state, policy experts, & civil society to address how IFFs affect continental stability.

: 9 years ago today, the 6th discussed "Natural Resource Governance in Africa." It explored frameworks designed to sh...
22/04/2026

: 9 years ago today, the 6th discussed "Natural Resource Governance in Africa." It explored frameworks designed to shift resource extraction from exploitation to sustainable development for all. This topic remains vital for Africa's economic progress today.

: 8 years ago today, the 7th addressed "Ownership of Africa’s Peace and Security Provision: Financing & Reforming the...
21/04/2026

: 8 years ago today, the 7th addressed "Ownership of Africa’s Peace and Security Provision: Financing & Reforming the AU." The forum's central foucs was on reducing external funding reliance. Achieving a fiscally autonomous AU remains vital today.

: 13 years ago today, the 2nd convened under the theme "Security and Organized Crime in Africa," linking transnationa...
20/04/2026

: 13 years ago today, the 2nd convened under the theme "Security and Organized Crime in Africa," linking transnational crime to state fragility & emphasizing that achieving true peace requires dismantling the criminal networks undermining the continent.

The Tana High-Level Forum on Security in Africa secretariat, Lettie Tembo Longwe and Director of IPSS, Dr. Mercy Fekadu,...
20/04/2026

The Tana High-Level Forum on Security in Africa secretariat, Lettie Tembo Longwe and Director of IPSS, Dr. Mercy Fekadu, met with H.E. Ambassador Bankole Adeoye, Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security (AUC-PAPS). We anticipate a close and collaborative working relationship on mutual areas of interest concerning peace and security across Africa in the months ahead.

: Eleven years ago today, the 4th addressed the critical theme of "Secularism and Politicised Faith." This significan...
18/04/2026

: Eleven years ago today, the 4th addressed the critical theme of "Secularism and Politicised Faith." This significant event convened over 220 high-level attendees, including heads of state, respected scholars, and influential religious leaders, for discussions on the intricate links between religion, governance, and the stability of the African continent.

: Ten years ago, former president of Nigeria and former Tana Forum Board Chair H.E. Olusegun Obasanjo noted that while ...
17/04/2026

: Ten years ago, former president of Nigeria and former Tana Forum Board Chair H.E. Olusegun Obasanjo noted that while Africa hosts the majority of global peace operations, its strategic voice remains highly marginalized. To amplify this voice, particularly within the UN Security Council, the 5th Tana Forum concluded that African states must prioritize internal resource mobilization. Achieving true policy autonomy requires member states to fulfill their financial commitments rather than relying heavily on external funding.

: A decade ago today, on April 16–17, 2016, the 5th took place, focused on "Africa in the Global Security Agenda." Th...
16/04/2026

: A decade ago today, on April 16–17, 2016, the 5th took place, focused on "Africa in the Global Security Agenda." The dialogue stressed the urgent need to reverse Africa's marginalization in global decision-making, particularly the UN Security Council.

: Professor Andreas Eshete, former president of AAU, raised a crucial point at the first , held under the theme ‘Manag...
15/04/2026

: Professor Andreas Eshete, former president of AAU, raised a crucial point at the first , held under the theme ‘Managing Diversity and State Fragility in Africa,’ about the path to sustainable peace.

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