Analysis from INGO ADVISORY practitioners
Commentary and analysis on the trends shaping security, resilience and cyber risk across Africa.
Somalia Security Outlook 2027: Key Risks for Organisations Operating in the Country
Federal-state dynamics, Al-Shabaab pressure and coastal security — what international organisations should be planning for in Somalia through 2027.
Read articleAl-Shabaab in 2026: Evolution of an Adaptive Insurgency
How Al-Shabaab has shifted tactics, financing and targeting — and what that means for NGO, corporate and government operations across the Horn.
Mogadishu Security Environment: What International Organisations Need to Know
A practitioner's read of Mogadishu — checkpoints, movement, accommodation, VBIED risk and mitigating measures for organisations with staff on the ground.
Red Sea Security and the Impact on East African Trade Corridors
How Red Sea maritime instability is rerouting cargo, raising costs and reshaping East African supply chains.
Kenya 2027 Elections: Political Risk Scenarios and Business Implications
Three scenarios for Kenya's 2027 election cycle and their implications for security, operations and business continuity.
Ethiopia After Conflict: Security and Investment Risk Assessment
Tigray, Amhara, Oromia — a structured read of the residual security and investment risks facing organisations in Ethiopia.
The Horn of Africa Security Landscape: 2027 Forecast
Somalia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Djibouti, Sudan and South Sudan — a consolidated 2027 outlook for organisations operating in the Horn.
Entering Africa: Five Security Questions Investors Must Answer First
The five questions every investor should answer before committing capital to an African market — and the risks of skipping them.
Why Country Risk Assessments Fail in African Markets
The methodological blind spots behind country risk products that don't survive contact with the operating environment.
From Crisis Response to Resilience: Building Operations That Survive Disruption
Beyond crisis plans — how to build organisational resilience for African operating environments.
Al-Shabaab's Operational Shift and What It Means for Business
A tactical and strategic review of Al-Shabaab operations and their implications for organisations across the Horn of Africa.
The Intelligence Cycle: A Primer for Security Leaders
How the classical intelligence cycle applies inside corporate security teams — and where it typically breaks down.
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