Marginalization, economic mismanagement brought Africans into narratives of radicalization: Tana Forum Chair

Addis Ababa, October 16, 2022 (FBC) – John Dramani Mahama, former President of the Republic of Ghana and Chairperson of the Tana Forum Board, stated that marginalization and economic mismanagement brought Africans into the narratives of radicalization.

Participants of the Tana High-Level Forum on Security in Africa presided over a State of Peace and Security 2021 report on the continent and held pertinent panel discussions.

Then, John Dramani Mahama presented the State of Peace and Security in Africa Report for 2021.

He stated that marginalization and economic mismanagement brought Africans into the narratives of radicalization.

During the panel discussion, it was stressed that all stakeholders must pay attention to both the internal and external dynamics of conflicts in Africa and seek ways to regenerate the optimism of the early 2000s that saw the establishment of numerous normative frameworks.

It was also discussed, among other issues, that the resurgence of unconstitutional change of government in Africa reflects a number of underlying governance issues that necessitate rethinking the structure of the political system, the content of education, and the responsibilities of organizations in the continent.

The African Union Commission Chairperson, Moussa Faki Mahamat, also delivered his virtual keynote address at the beginning of the afternoon session of the forum.