by Lielit Teklay | Jun 11, 2026 | News
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 Prime...
by Lielit Teklay | Jun 8, 2026 | News
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...
by Lielit Teklay | Jun 6, 2026 | Insight
The Strait of Hormuz is often treated as a distant geopolitical flashpoint, far removed from everyday realities in African capitals. Yet, disruptions there expose some of the deepest vulnerabilities in African economies. When tensions rise in that narrow waterway, the...
by Lielit Teklay | May 30, 2026 | Insight
When we think about resistance under apartheid, we tend to picture mass protests, underground movements, and armed struggle. This understanding misses something of equal importance, the settle and at times silent indirect resistance. During the South Africa Apartheid...
by Lielit Teklay | May 23, 2026 | Insight
Addis Ababa, the capital seat of Ethiopia and the diplomatic capital of Africa, is among the fastest urbanizing cities of the continent. The city’s rapid urbanization is marked by horizontal, spontaneous, and unregulated expansion. Although the city’s growth generates...
