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Jul 08, 2025

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

African education systems continue to follow models that were never meant to build independent nations. What is taught, how it is taught and who defines success still reflect external influence. From foreign languages in the classroom to borrowed economic theories, our education prepares students to seek approval elsewhere rather than solve problems at home. When local history is sidelined and independent thinking discouraged, the outcome is not just poor education, but an insidious, lasting form of control as well.

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.

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Spotlight of the week
Emmy Agaba

Emmy Agaba is Head of Support Units for TAF Environment. Based in Uganda, he leads efforts within the Focus Unit to strengthen operations, drive collaboration, resource management & the development of initiatives aligned with TAF’s promise for a Superpower Africa by 2050.

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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.

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