Intelligence. Integrity. Impact.
About Us
Akili Alliance is a boutique investigative, intelligence, and risk‑advisory firm that delivers ground‑truth insights and compliance solutions across Africa. By combining law‑enforcement expertise, advanced analytics, and conservation intelligence, we enable clients to operate securely and responsibly while contributing to environmental protection.
We believe that analytical tools alone are insufficient for accurate risk assessment in Africa. That’s why we combine advanced intelligence platforms, open‑source data, financial tracing, and social‑media analytics with ground‑truth intelligence from our extensive field networks. We build trusted relationships with government agencies, law‑enforcement units, community leaders, and subject‑matter experts to obtain insights that no database can provide. By integrating conservation expertise into our risk advisory services, we deliver dual value: safer operations for our clients and measurable impact on sustainability.
Multidisciplinary Expertise & Ground‑Truth Intelligence
Our team includes investigators, intelligence officers, conservationists, and analysts with decades of experience. We gather ground‑truth information from local sources and blend it with cutting‑edge analytics.
Government &
Community Access
Through long‑standing relationships with African governments, law‑enforcement agencies, and civil society organizations, we facilitate regulatory navigation, broker partnerships, and obtain early insights into geopolitical changes.
Advanced
Intelligence & Analytics
We leverage open‑source intelligence, digital forensics, data analytics, and AI‑driven tools to provide timely and actionable intelligence.
Dual Impact
We uniquely combine risk advisory with conservation intelligence, addressing supply‑chain risks, anti‑bribery investigations, environmental crime, and governance issues in one holistic approach.
Akili Alliance was founded on the belief that effective risk management in Africa demands more than database searches and checklists. Our investigators, analysts, and advisors have spent years working at the intersection of crime, governance, business, and conservation. Through more than eight years of counter‑wildlife trafficking and conservation intelligence work across the continent, we have gained firsthand understanding of the complex interplay between organized crime networks, illicit supply chains, corruption, and environmental degradation.
We are subject‑matter experts on Africa’s security and governance environment. Our work spans understanding the influence of militant groups, such as Al‑Shabaab and Boko Haram, to examining how extractive industries and multinational companies interact with governments and communities. This holistic perspective ensures that we can map risks across political, criminal, economic, and environmental dimensions, giving clients a comprehensive view of the operating environment.
Our Team
Led by seasoned experts with deep backgrounds in law enforcement, intelligence, and conservation, the team brings decades of experience in international investigations, risk management, due diligence, and security strategy. The team has spent decades operating in Africa, building an extensive network of trusted field support. This unrivaled access allows us to gather critical intelligence, navigate complex environments, and deliver actionable insights for clients. Our core team is further enhanced by skilled technical professionals from U.S. and foreign militaries, law enforcement, and intelligence backgrounds.
Unlock Actionable Insights
to Navigate Complex Risks
and Make Informed Decisions
Solutions
Risk Advisory & Due Diligence
We conduct comprehensive due‑diligence investigations for mergers, acquisitions, investments, partnerships, and other business needs in Africa. Our risk advisory services help companies operate compliantly, anticipate challenges, and protect their reputation.
Intelligence & Investigative Support
Akili Alliance provides intelligence and investigative support to help organizations uncover critical information and make informed decisions. Leveraging advanced analysis, open-source research, digital tools, and trusted local networks across the continent, we deliver actionable insights spanning multiple sectors and regions.
Environmental Crime Mitigation
From illegal logging to wildlife trafficking, we help clients understand and mitigate environmental crime risks. We evaluate environmental compliance, assess supply chain vulnerabilities, and provide actionable strategies to address resource exploitation. By integrating environmental and social governance considerations with corporate risk analysis, we safeguard natural resources and help clients avoid legal and reputational pitfalls.
Government Liaison Services
Navigating government systems, especially in African nations, requires a deep understanding of complex bureaucratic structures, political landscapes, and socioeconomic dynamics. Shifting policies and administrative hurdles can create significant challenges for entities seeking to operate effectively. With close partnerships with several African government agencies, we specialize in bridging these gaps.
Supply Chain Assessment
We help clients build resilient, ethical supply chains by identifying hidden risks in cross-border transactions, verifying counterparts, and mitigating corruption exposure. Our due diligence draws on both data analytics and local field networks to reveal what standard databases overlook on the ground.
Security Analysis
We analyze the political and security landscape to help clients navigate high‑risk environments. Our assessments consider regulatory changes, militant activities, social unrest, and local power structures. With our deep relationships across governments and communities, we provide insights that go far beyond surface‑level analysis.
NGO Support
Our firm applies our advanced intelligence analysis and investigative expertise to help NGOs confront some of the most pressing conservation and security challenges across Africa. We provide actionable insights that empower organizations to address threats such as wildlife trafficking, organized crime, and corruption—issues that directly undermine both conservation goals and community well-being.
With operational experience supporting initiatives in Uganda, Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, and beyond, we bring a proven track record of assisting NGOs in navigating complex and high-risk environments. By combining deep regional knowledge with cutting-edge analytical capabilities, we strengthen NGOs’ ability to safeguard wildlife, enhance environmental and social security, and support resilient local communities.
Akili Alliance aims to serve as a trusted partner to NGOs, offering resources and expertise that amplify their impact. Through our collaborative approach, we help conservation-focused organizations protect biodiversity while advancing political, economic, and social stability across Africa.