TANA at 10: Reflections on the 10 years of the Tana High-Level Forum on Security in Africa” by Dr Hesphina Rukato
Event Type: Hybrid
Title: TANA at 10: Reflections on the 10 years of the Tana High-Level Forum on Security in Africa” by Dr Hesphina Rukato
Book description: The 10-chapter book provides a comprehensive reflection on the Tana Forum, which is a platform that discusses the critical issues of peace and security in Africa. In the 10 years since its launch in 2012 by key national and continental actors, it has achieved its initial aim of agenda-setting and proactively identifying emerging peace and security issues on the continent. The African Union (AU) has also embraced the forum, and its multi-stakeholder nature has endeared it to many institutions, both in Africa and globally. Hosted by the Institute for Peace and Security Studies at the Addis Ababa University in Ethiopia, the forum has diversified its funding and partnerships, which speaks to its sustainability. Many lessons have been learnt in the forum’s 10-year journey, including the importance of leadership, women’s leadership in peace and security processes, youth participation, inclusivity and ownership of African initiatives, and leadership renewal.
Venue: University of Johannesburg – Nadine Gordimer Auditorium, Level 5, APK Library
Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/99870093813
Date: Wednesday, 02 April 2025
Time: 10:00 – 13:00 (SAST)
Ms Zoliswa Ntsoko (South Africa) is the Institute’s Administrative Assistant who assists with general administration and research. She is a seasoned professional with a background in Disaster Management. She holds an Advanced Diploma in Management from Milpark Business School, and a Post Graduate Diploma in Public Management from Regenesys Business School. She also holds certificates in Project Management, and in Disaster Management. Previously, she has worked as a Disaster Management Specialist at the City of Johannesburg – Disaster Management Centre.
Ms Cecilia Lwiindi Nedziwe-Moyo is the Research Coordinator at the Institute for Pan-African Thought and Conversation. She previously served as a Regional Coordinator at the Centre for Peace Initiatives in Africa (CPIA) in Zimbabwe between 2007 and 2013. She completed her master’s degree in International Studies, Peace, and Conflict Resolution at the University of Queensland in Australia as a Rotary Peace Scholar. She has just completed her doctoral studies at Rhodes University. Her areas of interest include: gender, foreign policy, regional organisations and conflict resolution.
Ms Thembeka Somtseu is a seasoned professional with a background in the textile and construction sectors. She holds a National Diploma in Business Administration from the Durban University of Technology, and studied Development Communication and Media Studies at the University of the Witwatersrand. She worked as a corporate communications specialist for more than ten years, serving in both local and multinational companies.