The Horn of Africa dialogue at the #TanaForum2025 urged new cooperation frameworks, blending local resilience with shared growth and innovation.

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POST-TANA FORUM-PRESS RELEASE: highlighting Africa’s key discussions and outcomes in peace, security, and governance #TanaForum2025

Africa’s future starts with accountability, innovation, and unity. #TanaForum2025 called for citizen-centered governance, African-owned peace funding, and a unified continental voice.

Mr. Manssour Bin Mussallam, Secretary-General of the Organisation of Southern Cooperation, urged Africa to pursue a “Third Way of Development” driven by knowledge, equity, and collaboration across the Global South. Africa must shape its future through its own wisdom and research.

On 24 Oct, #BahirDar University hosted a powerful Vice Chancellors’ Dialogue on the sidelines of #TanaForum2025. African university leaders met to rethink the continent’s role in a changing world under the theme “Harnessing Local Knowledge and Advancing Global Solutions.”

The past and current Tana Secretariat Heads catching up and exchanging notes at the 11th Tana High-Level Forum on Security in Africa. #TanaForum2025

“Our biggest challenge is translating ideas into actions that improve lives,” he said. The Forum remains a beacon of intellectual rigor and political resolve, advancing Africa’s vision to silence the guns and achieve shared aspirations.

AU Commission Chair H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf at the 11th #TanaForum on African Security in #AddisAbaba urged Africa to move from reflection to action. In a fragile, uncertain world, unity and shared values are essential.

#TanaForum2025 takeaway: Africa must move from dialogue to action, strengthen institutions, and assert its influence in global governance.

Peace & stability in the Horn of Africa were central. Ethiopia’s leadership & collaborative approach were recognized as key to regional cooperation & long-term stability.

The forum explored AI and emerging technologies. Africa seeks to shape innovation aligned with its values and priorities.

@TanaForum Discussions emphasized African multilateralism, regional integration, and leveraging critical minerals to drive sustainable development and self-reliance.

Highlights from the 11th #TanaForum: African leaders, diplomats, and experts focused on security, governance, economic resilience, and the continent’s agency in global affairs. #Ethiopia strengthened its role as a hub for dialogue and cooperation.

The 11th Tana High-Level Forum on Security in Africa concludes with renewed resolve; #Africa must act with purpose, confidence, & imagination to shape its own future; from dialogue to action, we move forward together toward peace, security, & sustainable development. #TanaForum

Financial resilience is a key element in this process of developing African multilateralism.” H.E. Amb. @HannaTetteh

African multilateralism should be strengthened to promote our interest and provide one voice at the global stage.

Africa should embrace regional multilateral order to maximize its agency at the global order.” Prof Paa-Kwesi Heto

Principled international system and practice prevent conflict and build peace.” Prof Ibrahim Gambari.

Platforms such as the APRM Youth Dialogue and Tana Forum Youth Pre-Meetings show that structured mentorship between generations can drive real policy innovation #TanaForum #YouthLeadership #PanAfricanism