Briefs and Policy Reviews

The coming year will be defined as the Year of “Precision,” where success belongs to organizations that utilize data to predict risks and deploy resources with surgical accuracy rather than relying on blanket interventions.

This brief examines how new partnerships with Gulf and Asian actors can reshape development in the Horn of Africa. It highlights the region’s growing leverage in a multipolar world and the risks of weak governance and opaque deals. It calls on African governments to strengthen institutions, ensure transparency, and negotiate partnerships that deliver lasting value.

Kenya’s persistent governance challenges demand more than new laws—they require a structural shift. This policy brief proposes a National Accountability Framework that embeds accountability across public institutions, finance, service delivery, and civic oversight. Anchored in real-time data, civic education, and inclusive stakeholder engagement, the framework aims to restore public trust and drive measurable impact.

The shift to AUSSOM aligns with the mission’s new focus on support and stabilization. It signifies a major milestone in Somalia’s path to self-sufficiency in security matters, with the Somali National Army (SNA) poised to take over the primary responsibility for safeguarding the country. This ensures that Somali security forces are fully prepared to tackle security threats independently. However, despite these aspirations, the new mission faces significant challenges.

Social media platforms empower citizens to directly challenge government actions, demand accountability, alter traditional power structures, and enhance the overall quality of governance. Find out more….