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Jun 17, 2025

Sat 31 May 2025
TAF Twitter Spaces on X
TAF Liberia | Role of Civil Society Organisations
1pm GMT | 2pm WAT | 3pm CAT | 4pm EAT

TAF Liberia invites you to a vital conversation on X: "The role of Civil Society Organisations in Liberia." As we build a Superpower Africa, leadership collaboration between civil society institutions and the state is not optional, it's essential. Be part of the conversation here.

Our theme for the month of May is
The role of Indigenous Knowledge Systems in Africa’s natural resource management

As we finalise our focus on Indigenous knowledge systems, we look at the role of intergenerational learning in keeping this knowledge alive. As younger people move away from traditional settings, much of it risks being lost. But examples from Zimbabwe, Kenya and elsewhere show that the gap can be bridged. These efforts highlight the importance of creating space for learning across generations so that Indigenous knowledge not only survives, but continues to evolve.

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 Values - Democratic Participation in the Spirit of Ubuntu

Communal efforts for the welfare and benefit of the community encourage us to work together to achieve more than can be done individually. We emphasise democratic participation imbued with the spirit of ubuntu in decision making at all levels. I am because you are.
For more information, please visit our website here

Spotlight of the week
Dr Chinedu Chukwu

Dr Chinedu Chukwu from Nigeria, is the Regional Head of Chapters for West Africa at The African Federation. He is responsible for the chapter development in West Africa. By 2050 Africa will be a superpower, for the many rather than the few.

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