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May 07, 2025

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"TAF Environment talks about Ubuntu"

Ubuntu connects us deeply to the earth and to each other, emphasising that our collective well-being relies on the harmony of all life. TAF Environment embraces this philosophy to protect our abundant natural world; with an emphasis on equitable exploitation of indigenous natural resources, for productive sustainability.

Join The African Federation, as we celebrate Ubuntu. To know more about TAF, visit the TAF Website

Our theme for the month of April is
The role of indigenous knowledge systems in Africa’s natural resource management

This week we ask the question, Are IKS more effective? The real issue is not whether Indigenous Knowledge Systems work. They have sustained Africa’s ecosystems for generations. The question is why they are still not taken seriously in conservation policy. Yet these systems offer steady solutions rooted in respect, relationship and adaptation. They have endured where formal interventions have failed and still hold answers for a more sustainable future.

This month's Policy Paper explores how indigenous knowledge has successfully managed Africa’s natural resources for centuries, the barriers to integrating it into formal policies and the risks of losing this wisdom. True sustainability requires recognising and strengthening the expertise that has been here all along. Join us as we look into how indigenous and modern approaches can work together to create effective, community-led environmental solutions for Africa’s future.

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

Our Principles - Reach Out to Build Bridges

We are intentional in reaching out to build bridges for the advancement of our vision and mission. All that we do as Africans must move us closer towards the reunification of The African Federation, a united African nation unrestrained, uncompromised and undivided; for we know that the splinters and splitting of our lands was imposed upon us only to bring conflict and weaken us. Through bridge building we shall not be subject to the exploits of those that want what belongs to us. As African people, we are not against people of foreign origin living in or out of our Africa, contributing to Africa’s development, so long as they do so without violating the laws of our lands and in compliance with our pan-African principles.
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Spotlight of the week
Takudzwa Isdore Munemo

Meet Takudzwa Isdore Munemo, a journalist and a proud member of TAF Environment research team. Passionate about environmental reporting, he joined TAF to amplify Africa’s own narrative - and believes we can thrive through our own resources, not foreign aid.

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