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
Tana Forum-European Union collaboration on regional integration dialogue
La 8e édition du Forum de haut niveau de Tana sur la sécurité en Afrique s’est tenue du 3 au 4 mai 2019 et a porté sur le thème : « Les dynamiques politiques dans la Corne de l’Afrique : Consolider les tendances à la paix émergente ». La stabilité nationale et...
Tana Forum-European Union collaboration on regional integration dialogue
The 8th Tana Forum, held on 3-4 May 2019, focused on the theme ‘Political Dynamics in the Horn of Africa: Nurturing the Emerging Peace Trends’. National and regional stability in the Horn of Africa serve as vital components of the sustainable development objectives...
L’Union africaine et le dilemme des « révoltes populaires »
Par Ndubuisi Christian Ani, PhD Depuis la survenue du « printemps arabe » à la fin de l'année 2010, l'Union africaine (UA) a été témoin de sept (7) formes différentes de soulèvement populaire qui ont provoqué le renversement des gouvernements en place. Ce fut le cas...
La présence de bases étrangères dans la Corne de l’Afrique et ses conséquences sur la stabilité de la région
Par Ndubuisi Christian Ani, PhD Dans la Corne de l'Afrique, 4 pays abritent à eux seuls 10 bases militaires étrangères alors que des négociations sont en cours pour en installer d'autres. En effet, Djibouti compte à lui seul 6 bases militaires étrangères contrôlées...
Cautious optimism over the revitalized South Sudan peace deal
By Ndubuisi Christian Ani, PhD By 12 May 2019, South Sudan is expected to reconstitute a new transitional government in line with a revitalized deal reached on 12 September 2018. But the delays in finalizing the pre-arrangements have exposed the fragility of the new...
Cautious optimism over the revitalized South Sudan peace deal
Par Ndubuisi Christian Ani, PhD D'ici le 12 mai 2019, le Soudan du Sud devrait se doter d'un nouveau gouvernement de transition, conformément au nouvel accord de paix conclu le 12 septembre 2018. Mais les retards enregistrés dans la finalisation des dispositions...
Sortir de l’impasse politique en Somalie
Par Ndubuisi Christian Ani, PhD Au cours des deux dernières années, la situation politique interne de la Somalie s'est considérablement dégradée, alors que la mission de l'Union africaine (UA) en Somalie (AMISOM) prévoit son retrait du pays d'ici à 2021. La situation...
Unwinding the Political Stalemate in Somalia
By Ndubuisi Christian Ani, PhD In the last two years, the internal political situation in Somalia has worsened dramatically at a time when the African Union (AU) mission in Somalia (AMISOM) is planning an exit by 2021. From the initial discord over a decision by...
Implications of foreign bases on the Horn of Africa’s stability
By Ndubuisi Christian Ani, PhD Just 4 countries in the Horn of Africa are hosts to 10 foreign military bases while more foreign bases are being negotiated. Djibouti alone hosts 6 of the foreign bases operated by the United States (US), France, Italy, Japan, China and...
The African Union and the Dilemma of ‘Popular Uprisings’
By Ndubuisi Christian Ani, PhD Since the ‘Arab Spring’ began in late 2010, the African Union (AU) has witnessed seven (7) different forms of popular uprising leading to the overthrow of ruling governments. This includes the situations in Libya, Egypt and Tunisia in...
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