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Jul 08, 2025

Thur 12 June 2025
TAF Events on Zoom
TAF Nigeria | African Economic Development
1pm GMT | 2pm WAT | 3pm CAT | 4pm EAT

Africa’s economic potential remains shackled not only by external pressures, but by the very systems our own leaders and elites have allowed to persist. TAF Nigeria invites policymakers, scholars, civil society advocates and concerned citizens to this critical virtual dialogue. Register now to be part of the conversation here.

Sat 14 June 2025
TAF Twitter Spaces on X
TAF Environment | Greenwashed Imperialism
2pm GMT | 3pm WAT | 4pm CAT | 5pm EAT

This discussion explores the intersection of foreign investment, concession frameworks and environmental governance in Africa, with a focus on how these dynamics play out in resource-rich countries. We will unpack how foreign-controlled extractive projects impact ecological integrity, community rights and national sovereignty. Join us here.

Our theme for the month of June is
Neocolonialism, imperialism and agents

The mechanisms of control run deep. What appears as partnership functions as control through loans, trade deals and policies that shift power away from African states and towards external interests. These systems operate through structure, consent and the cooperation of those within. Understanding how this influence is sustained and by whom, is key to reclaiming Africa’s right to define its own development.

This month’s Policy Paper peels the layers of neocolonial influence in Africa. It looks into how control is maintained without direct rule and how dependency is reinforced through systems that reward alignment with external agendas. Breaking this pattern means looking beyond external pressures to also confront the internal actors and beliefs that uphold them. We are calling for a deeper understanding of power and accountability, one that allows Africa to reclaim its voice, realign its institutions and define development on its own terms.

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

Our Values - Economic Empowerment

Without economic empowerment everything falls apart. This is the thread with which we weave the fabric of our relevance on the world stage. This is one of the core pillars of what we hope to accomplish.
For more information, please visit our website here

Spotlight of the week
Dylan Dzenga

Dylan Dzenga is the CEO of TAF Environment, a Focus Unit of The African Federation. Dylan is from Zimbabwe & leads the development & execution of focus unit strategy making sure that 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