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Oct 22, 2026
 African Leadership Spotlight | Bai Bureh Kebalai Bai Bureh Kebalai was a leading figure in Sierra Leone’s resistance to British colonial rule. Known as Kebalai, a name associated with his reputation as a tireless warrior, he became ruler of Kasseh in the late nineteenth century. In 1898, he led resistance to the British imposed Hut Tax, which many local chiefs and communities opposed as an attack on their authority and livelihoods. His forces used their knowledge of the terrain to keep colonial troops at bay for months, demonstrating how local organisation and strategic thinking could challenge a better equipped military power. Bai Bureh eventually surrendered in November 1898 and was exiled to the Gold Coast, now Ghana. He returned to Sierra Leone in 1905 and resumed his role as chief of Kasseh. His legacy goes beyond the battlefield. He stood against a colonial administration that sought to impose its laws and taxes on local communities without their consent. His story reminds us that African sovereignty has always depended on people prepared to defend their land, their institutions and their right to determine how their communities are governed. Read the full article on Kebalai and other African leaders here. Our Principles - Govern Locally with Eyes on Africa We believe the people of Africa should have the right to live in accordance with our own customs and culture, choosing our own leaders. As such, ours will be an unrestrictive Federation in which the people choose leaders of their own to oversee local governance based on the wishes of local people. The African Federation therefore will have no jurisdiction over any one local administration or its resources, but equally represents and protects the interests of all African realms, regardless of size. When we bring together all African forces and resources as one, Africa is powerful, independent and free. For more information, please visit our website here Spotlight of the week Colline Waikya  Meet Colline Waikya, the TAF Wellness Research Officer from Uganda. He is committed to redefining healthcare and education in Africa, and is dedicated to research that drives informed choices and holistic well-being. Have you registered on the TAF website? Want to volunteer with TAF? 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 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 CONTACT US |
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