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and Candid Dialogue
Frank, relevant and candid dialogue is fundamental to resolving conflict and transforming societies. The 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.
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Current Board Members
H.E. John Dramani Mahama
President of the Republic of Ghana and Chairperson of the Tana Forum Board
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H.E. Dr. Joyce Banda
Former President, Republic of Malawi
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H.E. Dr. Lassina Zerbo
Former Prime Minister, Burkina Faso
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H.E. Catherine Samba-Panza
Former President, Central Africa Republic
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H.E. Uhuru Kenyatta
Former President, Republic of Kenya
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H.E. Dr. Tekeda Alemu
Former State Minister of Ethiopia and Permanent Representative of the UN Security Council
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H.E. Michelle Ndiaye
African Union Special Representative of the Chairperson and Head of the AU Liaison Office in DRC
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Prof. Patrick Loch Otieno Lumumba
Former Director and Chief Executive Officer, Kenya School of Laws, Kenya
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News & Updates
All the latest news update on the Tana Forum
Tana at MSC: Unveiling successes and challenges in the Horn of Africa
On 15 February, the Tana Forum, in partnership with the African Union, hosted a side event at the Munich Security Conference (MSC) on “Peace and Integration in the Horn of Africa”. Featured speakers included H.E. John Dramani Mahama, former President of Ghana...
Experts meet to review Tana 2019 publications
On 22 February 2019, the Tana Forum Secretariat organized an experts workshop to review the publications that set the stage for discussions at the Forum each year. This year’s Tana Forum will take place from 4-5 May in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia under the theme “Political...
Tana Forum to host side event at Munich Security Conference
The Tana Forum will participate at the 2019 Munich Security Conference taking place on 15-17 February in Munich, Germany. The Tana Forum in collaboration with the African Union will host a side event on “Peace and Integration in the Horn of Africa”, a topic closely...
Michelle Ndiaye recognized among top 100 most influential Africans | Tana Forum call for entries
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Announcing the new members of the Technical Committee
In August 2018, the Tana Forum’s Technical Committee (TC), which advises the Tana Secretariat on the organization of the Forum, inducted four new members for a three-year term each (August 2018-July 2021). They include: Mr. Alex Ratebaye Tordeta, Deputy Chief of...
Save the date: Tana Forum 2019
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Call for submissions: Tana Forum Annual Book Launch
One of the key activities of the Tana High-Level Forum on Security in Africa is the Annual Book Launch, where published authors – both African and non-African – have the opportunity to present their books on peace, security, governance or development. The first...
Call for entries: Tana Forum Annual University Essay Competition
The 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. The Forum strives to provide a platform for young Africans to engage with African heads of...
Save the date: Tana Forum 2019
The eighth edition of the Tana High-Level Forum on Security in Africa will take place on 4-5 May 2019 in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia. The theme of the Forum will be “Political Dynamics in the Horn of Africa: Nurturing the Emerging Peace Trends”. For more information,...
Michelle Ndiaye recognized among top 100 most influential Africans
In the December 2018 edition of the New African magazine, Michelle Ndiaye was recognized as one of the top 100 Most Influential Africans of 2018 in the category of Politics and Public Service. Ms. Ndiaye is the Director of the Africa Peace and Security Programme (a...
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