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Aug 27, 2025

Sat 23 Aug 2025
TAF Events on Zoom
TAF Ghana | Democracy in Ghana
10am GMT | 11am WAT | 12pm CAT | 1pm EAT

Ghana is celebrated as one of Africa’s most stable democracies. This TAF Ghana discussion on Zoom, will critically examine the evolution of Ghanaian democracy from independence to the present day, unpacking its successes, shortcomings and the pathways for its future. Register here to be part that conversation.

Our theme for the month of August is
The ideal education system for Africa - in context of the colonial system

Our classrooms continue to follow a design inherited from colonial rule. They push students to master foreign languages and memorise facts that have little relevance to their lives. This has left many young people trained to leave their communities in search of work. An education that truly serves Africa must give learners the tools to think critically, draw from their own knowledge systems and build futures at home.

This month’s Policy Paper looks at how Africa’s education systems were built under colonial rule and still operate according to priorities that are not our own. The structure, language and content remain tied to a legacy of control rather than empowerment, encouraging memorisation over critical thinking and failing to develop the skills needed to lead and problem-solve. Reclaiming our education calls for a complete rethinking of what learning is for. It must be grounded in African realities, guided by African values and designed to prepare learners not just to pass, but to build, question and create.

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

TAF FAQs - What are TAF's membership fees?

At this stage, membership is completely free. While membership structures and fees will be finalised closer to our 2026 hard launch, you can already register for free e-membership through our official registration page and get involved in building the movement today.
For more information, please visit our website here

Spotlight of the week
Meet Khwaka Jovia

Meet Khwaka Jovia Wabwire, the TAF Governance Representative for TAF Uganda. A dedicated law student at Islamic University in Uganda, she is committed to making justice accessible to all.

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 organisation 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