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Horn of Africa Center for Research and Political Studies

An independent research platform for Somalia and the Horn of Africa.

We produce rigorous knowledge and studies, analyze political, economic, security and social change, and look ahead to where it is heading.

Globe centered on the Horn of Africa, with routes from Bosaso to the region and the world

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Strategic goals

The goals of the Horn of Africa Center for Research and Political Studies are organized around seven strategic axes.

Knowledge production and scientific research

Strengthening scientific research and producing rigorous studies and research in political, economic, social and strategic fields, with a focus on Somalia and the Horn of Africa.

2 publications

Analyzing change and anticipating the future

Monitoring political, economic, security and social changes in Somalia and the region, analyzing their consequences and anticipating their future direction.

1 publication

Supporting policy and decision-making

Providing evidence-based analysis, policy papers and recommendations that enrich public debate and support decision-makers on national and regional issues.

2 publications

Understanding society and public opinion

Conducting field studies and opinion polls, and analyzing the attitudes of society and elites toward priority national and regional issues.

2 publications

Capacity building and research partnerships

Developing a generation of researchers and specialists, and building partnerships with universities, think tanks and research institutions locally, regionally and internationally.

No publications yet

Documentation and knowledge memory

Collecting, documenting and archiving sources, documents, maps and studies on the history of Somalia and the Horn of Africa, and making reliable knowledge available to researchers and the public.

No publications yet

Dialogue and regional presence

Organizing events and intellectual dialogues, publishing periodicals and research reports, strengthening Somalia’s presence in regional and international research circles, and building bridges of knowledge with its Arab, African and international surroundings.

1 publication

Somalia and the Horn of Africa

The Center studies Somalia’s place in its regional and international setting, and the geopolitical, economic and security shifts around the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. Choose a country to see our work on it.

Horn of Africa Neighboring countries Our headquarters, Bosaso
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News and events

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Upcoming event

The Center’s annual conference

Researchers, thinkers, experts and policymakers meet to discuss strategic issues facing Somalia and the Horn of Africa.

Date
12 November 2026, 10:00
Location
Bosaso, Somalia

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Who we are, what we study and how we work, in one document.

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