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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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Tana Forum 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. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan
Former President, Federal Republic of Nigeria
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H.E. Amb. Hadera Abera Admassu
State Minister for Political and Economic Diplomacy at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia.
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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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H.E. Dr. Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka
Former United Nations Under- Secretary-General and Executive Director of UN Women
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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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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
Kenyan and Zimbabwean take top honors at this year’s Tana Forum essay competition
The Tana Forum Secretariat is pleased to announce the winners of this year’s Annual University Essay Competition. From a competitive pool of 23 valid submissions by African students across the continent and the diaspora, two outstanding women were selected as this...
Tana Forum Ambassadors’ and Partners’ Briefing
On 8 October 2026, the Institute for Peace and Security Studies (IPSS) in collaboration with the host country and the Tana Forum Governance held an ambassadors’ and partners’ briefing ahead of the 12th Tana High-Level Forum on Security in Africa. The briefing brought...
Tana Forum to Convene 12th Edition on the ‘’Pathways to Peace in Africa”
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – The Tana High-Level Forum on Security in Africa will hold its 12th edition from 23–25 October 2026 in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia. Organised by the Tana Forum Secretariat, Institute for Peace and Security Studies (IPSS) at Addis Ababa University, the...
New Additions to the Tana Forum Board and Technical Committee
The Tana High-Level Forum on Security in Africa is strengthening its strategic oversight and advisory capacities with the co-option of highly distinguished African leaders and regional experts. These newly appointed members to the Tana Board and Technical Committee...
Call to Authors: Propose Your Book to the Tana Annual Book Launch
The Tana High-Level Forum on Security in Africa was established by the Institute for Peace and Security Studies (IPSS) at Addis Ababa University (AAU) and prominent African figures, such as the late Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Meles Zenawi. It was created as a...
Call For Submissions Tana High-Level Forum Annual University Essay Competition
Introduction The Institute for Peace and Security Studies (IPSS), Addis Ababa University (AAU), is a prominent Institute for higher education, research and policy dialogues on peace and security in Africa. Established in 2007, it ranks among the top 46 educational...
Call for Expression of Interest: State of Peace and Security Report (Year 2025)
Background: Tana High-Level Forum on Security in Africa The Tana High-Level Forum on Security in Africa (THLF) was established by the Institute for Peace and Security Studies (IPSS) at Addis Ababa University (AAU) and prominent African figures, such as the late...
Call for an Expression of Interest to develop the Tana Forum Policy Papers
Terms of Reference: ADevelopment of the ‘’Tana Policy Papers’’ for the 12th Edition of the Tana High-Level Forum on Security in Africa. Call prepared by the TANA Forum Secretariat. Introduction The Institute for Peace and Security Studies (IPSS), Addis Ababa...
Save the Date: The 12th Tana Forum to Convene from 23–25 October 2026
The Tana Forum Secretariat is pleased to announce the date and theme of the 12th edition of the Tana High-Level Forum on Security. Scheduled to take place from 23–25 October 2026, the Forum will convene under the theme “Pathways to Peace in Africa: Economic...
Towards the 12th Tana-High Level Forum: The Board Convenes in Ghana, Accra
On April 28, 2026, H.E. John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Ghana and Chairperson of the Tana Forum Board, hosted a high-level meeting in Accra. The session convened Board members, representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Federal...
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