Frank, Relevant
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
The Tana High-Level Forum on Security in Africa Date Announcement
Today, the Tana Forum Secretariat is pleased to announce that the 10th Tana Forum will be held in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia, from 14 - 16 October 2022, under the theme "Managing Security Threats: Building Resilience for the Africa We Want," in a hybrid format. The...
Tana Forum Board Meeting
In preparation for the 10th anniversary of the Tana High-Level Forum on Security in Africa, the Tana Forum Board Meeting has been conducted successfully on Saturday 7 May 2022. H.E. John Dramani Mahama, Former President of Ghana and Tana Forum Board Chairperson led...
Happy Patriots’ Victory Day
መልካም የአርበኞች ቀን This national holiday commemorates the end of the Italian occupation in 1941.
Latest Appointment of Interim Director for IPSS
Dr. Fana Gebresenbet, Ph.D. has been appointed as the Interim Director of the Institute for Peace and Security Studies (IPSS), Addis Ababa University. Dr. Yonas Adaye, Ph.D., former Director of IPSS, was given a warm farewell by the IPSS staff following his recent...
IPSS staff retreat 2022
IPSS conducted a staff retreat at Entoto Park. Through this exciting and engaging activity, IPSS aims to give an opportunity to break down barriers among employees and teams by providing an equal footing and inclusive environment in which everyone can thrive and...
Dr Yonas est nommé membre de la Commission nationale pour le Dialogue en Éthiopie
La famille de l’IPSS se réjouit de la nomination bien méritée de Dr Yonas Adaye, fondateur, membre du personnel et directeur de longue date de l’institut, en qualité de membre de la Commission nationale pour le dialogue en Éthiopie, récemment créée. Au fil des ans, Dr...
Dr. Yonas is appointed as a Commissioner in the Ethiopian National Dialogue Commission
The IPSS family is pleased with the well-deserved appointment of its founder, longtime staff member, and Director, Dr. Yonas Adaye as one of the Commissioners for the recently established Ethiopian National Dialogue Commission. Dr. Adaye has, over the years, been able...
Tana at MSC 2022 – Rethinking Responses: Terrorism, Violent Extremism and Trans-organised Crimes in Africa
The 58th Munich Security Conference (MSC) was held from 18 - 20 February 2022, at its usual venue in Munich, the Hotel Bayerischer. With the focus of high-level participation, the conference was held in a reduced format with fewer guests, fewer media representatives,...
Obituary
Commander Dr. Daniel Gebreegziabher Kebede Cmdr. Dr. Daniel was born in Hagere Selam, Tembien Awraja of Tigray administrative region on February 17, 1971, G. C. He followed his elementary and high school education at the Atse Yohannes IV School, Mekelle. Soon after,...
Message de fin d’année
En cette période de fin d’année marquée par la résilience, nous tenons à exprimer notre profonde gratitude et notre reconnaissance aux amis et aux sympathisants de l’Institut d’études sur la paix et la sécurité (IPSS). Certes, 2021 a été une année difficile en raison...
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