The Board of the Tana High-Level Security Forum convened in Accra, Ghana, on 28 April 2026 for a high-level governance meeting focused on strengthening the future of the platform. The session was chaired by Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama, bringing together key stakeholders involved in the Forum’s strategic direction.

The Tana High-Level Security Forum is a pan-African platform dedicated to dialogue on peace and security, conflict prevention, and strategic cooperation among African leaders, diplomats, and experts. It is widely recognized as one of the continent’s leading informal security dialogue initiatives.

During the meeting, the Board adopted a series of key decisions aimed at reinforcing the Forum’s institutional foundation. Discussions centered on improving organizational structure, ensuring long-term sustainability, and expanding the Forum’s influence across Africa’s peace and security landscape.

Ethiopia’s representative at the meeting reaffirmed the country’s continued commitment to the Forum. The statement highlighted support for institutional strengthening and emphasized the importance of maintaining the Forum’s effectiveness in shaping African-led security dialogue.

Overall, the Accra meeting underscored broader continental priorities around Africa-driven peace and security solutions. While not a crisis response session, it marked a strategic step toward deepening institutional cooperation and reinforcing Africa’s ownership of its security architecture through platforms such as the Tana Forum.

The Tana High-Level Forum on Security in Africa is an annual meeting that brings together African leaders and stakeholders to engage and explore African-led security solutions.

The Forum continues to serve as a key platform for dialogue on peace and security issues, bringing together leaders, experts, and policymakers to shape practical responses to Africa’s evolving challenges.

It is held every year on the shores of Lake Tana, the largest highland lake in Ethiopia and the fourth largest in Africa, which bears its name.