Transformative Leaders Network Africa

24/08/2026

TRANET-AFRICA GRANTED SPECIAL CONSULTATIVE STATUS WITH ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COUNCIL (ECOSOC) OF THE UNITED NATIONS (2026)..

on 21 July 2026, the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) adopted the recommendation of the Committee on NonGovernmental Organizations (NGOs) to grant special consultative status to Transformative Leaders Network - Africa (TRANET - Africa) Ltd.

This consultative status will enable TRANET-Africa to engage in a number of ways with ECOSOC and its subsidiary bodies, the Human Rights Council and, under specific conditions, some meetings of the General Assembly and other intergovernmental bodies, as well as with the United Nations Secretariat.

This step is significant in transforming how TRANET-Africa will continue to undertake its mandate in regard to migrants rights, fostering a fair operating environment for civil society, advancing the protection of youth human rights defenders and deepening understanding on public policy and strengthening civil society along others.

we thank the United Nations for this pivotal decision and look forward to contributing to the work of the United Nations.

25/07/2026

01/07/2026

StTATEMENT ON ONGOING XENOPHOBIA IN SPUTH AFRICA

TRANET-Africa is deeply concerned about the ongoing targeting of migrants South Africa and calls on relevant authorities to immediately take action to contain the situation.

Under the 2018 migration policy Framework for Africa and plan of Action, the African Union seeks to enhance legal frameworks and regional cooperation and Facilitating fair recruitment and integrating migrant skills into local economies.

TRANET-Africa calls for a streamline, peaceful and human rights process of vetting and verifying migrants based on international law.
We call on the authorities to restrain citizens from attacking migrants.

The government of South Africa establishes protection shelters for migrants at risk and devises a strategy to peacefully repatriate them to their countries in the case of undocumented migrants and for documented migrants plan a proper manner to facilitate their return to their countries.

14/06/2026

Yesterday the 14th June 2026, TRANET-Africa joined her partner Eritrean Movement for Democracy and Human Rights in launching the Paper brief towards a future of renewed socio-economic Development in Eritrea.

This is part of TRANET-Africas work in strengthening civil society, widening civic space and fostering social justice.

Please download the link herehttps://a1b93346-7280-4b1c-8f5b-2ebd07882f8f.usrfiles.com/ugd/a1b933_3850475a20724511a9d09654810777c3.pdf

25/03/2026

For organisations in Tanzania, here is a funding opportunity

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1HYE3svvW8/

📢 Call for Proposals

The European Union invites Civil Society Organisations in Tanzania to submit proposals under the call:

“Strengthening Civil Society for Risk Mitigation and Dialogue in Support of EU–Tanzania Economic Cooperation.”

This call aims to strengthen the role of civil society in supporting dialogue, stability, and cooperation between the EU and Tanzania while implementing the EU Global Gateway strategy.

The focus areas include:

📌 Critical minerals
📌 Agricultural value chains
📌 Digitalisation

🗓️ Deadline for concept notes:

7 May 2026 at 12:00 (Brussels time)

Information session:

🖥️ 13 April 2026 at 11:00 (Tanzania time) via Webex.

To join the session, send an email by 9 April 2026 to:

[email protected]

More details and guidelines are available on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal — link below.

https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/prospect-details/186089PROSPECTSEN