TAF Environment leadership will be responsible for unit-level objectives, activities and impact which are integrated and aligned with those of The African Federation at a global level. The tentative TAF Environment Focus unit Leadership structure is to be comprised of:

• Lucky Obiyan - CEO
• Deputy CEO
• General Counsel
• Head of Support Units
• Head of Communications & Engagement
• Head Partnerships & Advocacy
• Moses Tofa - Head Research & Policy Development 
• Governance
  Corruption, Absence of Transparency & Non Accountability
  Good Governance, Democracy & Term Limits
  Leadership
• Peace & Security
  Reform of the United Nations Security Council & the African Union
  Conflict, Fragility & Peace Building
• Human Rights
  Violation of Human Rights & Shrinking Civic Space
• Civil Society

Neo Colonialism, Imperialism & Agents
TAF opposes all forms of neo-colonialism. We are cognizant of the fact that African countries are grappling with neocolonialism through economic control and political interference in the form of aid, foreign direct investment, corporate interests and skewed trade agreements.

Increasing use of Unilateral Trade sanctions
Economic sanctions appear to have become a tool for punishing wayward nations.  However, TAF is concerned about the increased use of unilateral economic sanctions by a select group of countries to entrench their hegemony. We oppose the use of unilateral trade and/or economic sanctions in any form which often are used to achieve political objectives.

Colonial Borders in Africa
In many African countries many ethnic populations are divided by colonial borders impeding the African traditional way of life and hindering economic activities.  In some African states this has spawned rivalry; conflict over resources and instability. These borders were sanctioned by the Berlin Conference.

Violation of Human Rights & Shrinking Civic Space
TAF upholds the human rights of all African people. We advocate for an open civic space that respects African values and allows Africans to live with dignity. In the 1990s, African countries experienced a period of increased adoption of a multi-party form of democratic governance, holding elections and embracing civil liberties. 

Good  Governance, Democracy & Term Limits
TAF promotes good governance and not a particular version of “democracy”.
Many in the West assume that a “lack of “Western style democracy” translates to bad governance. Our view is that while the concept of democracy and good governance are related, they are not necessarily the same. In some African countries, leaders are evading or circumventing term limits.  Additionally, the tying of aid to a particular version of democracy has led to many African leaders using elections as a tool for the survival of their authoritarian regimes.

Corruption, Absence Of Transparency & Non Accountability
TAF is strongly opposed to corruption in all its forms. We promote increased transparency and accountability by African governments. TAF supports the building of localised and national institutions, systems, activities and mechanisms that expand sound governance; access to information (including digitalisation of data); respect for rule of law; property rights; public accountability and transparent policy processes in African countries.
Corruption is one of the leading drawbacks to the development of Africa. In particular, it affects the poor since the redistributive potential of political systems is compromised. The cumulative impact of corrupt practices is dysfunction and inefficiency of public institutions. Relatedly, the limited transparency and lack of accountability by public institutions in Africa fuels corruption.

Conflict, Fragility & Peace Building
In 2021, there were at least 18 active armed conflicts on the African continent. Some of these conflicts have taken on an international dimension due to the involvement of external actors. Some of the root causes of conflict in Africa include: state weakness, corruption, competition over natural resources, inequality and ethnic and religious tensions. Presently, the conflicts in Tigray, North Kivu, Cabo Delgado are of particular concern. It is important that TAF builds sufficient trust among various protagonists on the continent, in order to play an active role in conflict resolution and peace building.

Reform of the UNSC & the AU
TAF advocates for the comprehensive reform of the United Nations Security Council in order to increase the permanent representation of Africa. Moreover, it is imperative that the veto system is reformed in order to neutraliSe the power politics of the current 5 permanent members of the security council which obstructs the UNSC’s effectiveness, as exemplified by the inaction over the Ukraine war.

Support for Civil Society Organisations
TAF supports the development of strong CSO environments and CSOs, especially those addressing issues related to our Priority Policies.

Our 5 core focus areas will be Governance, Economy, Environment, Wellness and Narrative - and we will develop thought leadership positions in each. As part of this, the focus area units will: promote dialogue, develop information & intelligence and publish policy options; plan & advocate for change & implementable solutions on a prioritised basis; and publish measures of impact. These units will be coordinated but otherwise autonomous and their leadership will be responsible for unit-level objectives, activities & impact which are integrated & aligned with those of TAF at a global level. The units’ broad scopes of pan-African advocacy will be:

TAF Governance
Transparent for unity

Our systems of control & accountability within & between government, the economy & civil society, including the law; with an emphasis on convergence & sovereignty, for effective leadership & peace

TAF Economy
Vibrant for prosperity

Our systems of production & consumption and the supply of money; with an emphasis on integration & innovation, for efficient public & private markets for goods & services

TAF Environment
Flourishing for prosperity

Our abundant natural world as affected by human activity; with an emphasis on protection & equitable exploitation of indigenous natural resources, for productive sustainability

TAF Wellness
Thriving for prosperity

Our systems of healthcare & education; with an emphasis on proactive multi-dimensional approaches & the provision of basic services, for informed choices & flourishing lifestyles

TAF Narrative
Authentic for unity

Our history, culture & potential; with an emphasis on Africans amplifying our story & purposeful communication, for a stronger pan-African mentality and therefore clearer identity & objectives