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Pioneering the Possibilities
What Security Really Means to Africa’s Youth
In the 2026 African Youth Survey, I argue that Africa’s understanding of security must evolve to reflect the realities facing…
Paris, Five Years Later
At 6 a.m., I landed at Charles de Gaulle Airport under a grey Parisian sky. It was not the way…
Why Evidence Fails to Influence Policy — Even When It Exists
I have seen reports presented in the morning and ignored by the afternoon. New research reports are continuously published. Slides…
Becoming Acumen Fellow: A Journey of Moral Courage and Imagination
In January 2025, I came across the call for the Acumen East Africa Fellowship, a program I had admired for…
Why does mentorship march you to your moment?
Since 2010, I’ve been standing in front of classrooms — from primary and secondary schools to university lecture halls. Teaching…
The days in Lusaka
30th March 2025 — It was Eid Day! This Eid was supposed to be different, my first Eid with my…
Mohamed Okash: Tackling climate change in Somalia
Among the many challenges that Somalia is grappling with on its path to peace and stability is climate change. Climate…