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
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...
POST-TANA FORUM-PRESS RELEASE
Africa Charts a New Course in Global Affairs at the 11th Tana High-Level Forum on Security in Africa The 11th Tana High-Level Forum on Security in Africa convened from 24 to 26 October 2025 in Bahir Dar and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, under the theme “Africa in an Evolving...
Announcement of 11th Tana Forum
The Tana Forum Secretariat is delighted to announce that the dates for the 11th edition of the Tana High-Level Forum on Security in Africa have been confirmed for 24 to 26 October 2025. The Forum is scheduled to take place in Ethiopia, under the theme "Africa in an...
Navigating Global Fragmentation: Africa’s Path to Resilience
Africa faces pressing challenges and emerging opportunities in a world increasingly defined by fragmentation, marked by geopolitical rivalries, eroding multilateralism, and widening inequalities. From security threats to economic pressures, the continent must navigate...
The postponement of the 11th Tana Forum
Dear Partners/Participants/Friends of Tana Forum, The Tana Forum Secretariat would like to notify you that the 11th Tana High-Level Forum on Security in Africa, which was scheduled for 25 - 27 October 2024, in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia, has been postponed to 2025. The Tana...
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