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Mar 29, 2025

Sat 22 Mar 2025
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TAF Narrative | Beyond The Blame Game
2pm GMT | 3pm WAT | 4pm CAT | 5pm EAT

Throughout March, we have engaged in powerful discussions on the African mentality - challenging narratives, breaking barriers and redefining our collective mindset for a stronger, self-determined Africa. Now, it all comes together in one final event. Join us, as we bring together insights from all our sessions. Be part of the conversation here.

Our theme for the month of March is
The African mindset and neocolonial control

This week, we look at how social and cultural influences have kept Africa tied to external control. We also turn to Africa’s youth, who are driving innovation despite the odds.

This month's Policy Paper will look into how the African mindset has been shaped by neocolonial control and why true sovereignty begins with a mindset shift. Breaking free requires more than policy reforms - it demands a fundamental shift in perception, rejecting narratives that undermine African agency and potential. Join us as we unpack the psychological barriers sustaining neocolonial influence and the strategies needed to build a self-reliant, empowered Africa.

Visit the TAF Online Community to read what we have gathered so far and share comments.

Our Principles - Achieve Sustainable Economic Empowerment

We believe in economic advancement and the power of technology to drive our nation forward and to this end we will leverage modern science for the progress of Africa, while leveraging, strengthening, and elevating our own traditions and indigenous experiences for development.
For more information, please visit our website here

Spotlight of the week
Natasha Mavis Seremani

Meet Natasha Mavis Seremani, a dedicated social worker, mental health advocate & youth champion from Zimbabwe. With her commitment to these causes, she joined TAF Wellness as the Engagement Coordinator, where she continues to lead conversations that prioritise mental well-being and youth empowerment across Africa.

Have you registered on the TAF website?
If you haven't already done so, register with the African Federation on our website. There is no cost to register. You can also choose your Focus Unit and Chapter or manage your Profile, Photo, Biography on the TAF online community once you have registered.

Want to volunteer with TAF?
TAF Focus Units continue to seek volunteers for their Heads of Research, Engagement, Communication and Support Units. Visit the Volunteer page on the TAF website for details and to apply.

Head of Research & Policy: Responsible for research-driven implementable-policy development, policy prioritisation, research integrity & quality, inter-Focus Unit research & policy coordination and thought leadership. Requires relevant policy-sector experience.

Head of Engagement: Responsible for impactful delivery of external engagement with & through policy development & implementation stakeholders (including members & partners and TAF commercial business models), inter-Focus Unit engagement coordination and thought leadership. Requires relevant, but not specific policy-sector, experience.

Head of Communications: Responsible for internal & external communications (incl. brand, strategy & execution) for the Focus Unit and intra-TAF coordination. Requires relevant, but not specific policy-sector, experience.

Head of Support Unit: Responsible for strategic & operational finance, governance & controls, legal and HR. Requires relevant, but not specific policy-sector, experience.

Deputy CEO: Responsible for coordination & prioritisation of leadership team & unit activities. Requires organisation or large team management experience.

About The African Federation
The African Federation (TAF) is a new and distinct pan-African organization formed through a collaboration of Africa’s people and founded for the youth of tomorrow. We are inspired by our common values, principles, and an ideology that promotes inter-African cooperation and pan Africanism. We are determined to restore the unity, prosperity, and sovereignty of Africa so that by 2050, Africa will be a superpower for the many, rather than the few.

Find out more about the African Federation here:
theafricanfederation.org