Head of Programs
Hassan Mudane is an international politics researcher and Horn of Africa analyst with over nine years of experience in academia, youth leadership, community engagement, and government administration.
Since joining Balqiis in 2024, he has provided technical oversight for the company’s research practices. Hassan’s career is at the forefront of cutting-edge research in complex and post-conflict settings. He has offered expert advisory services to several international development actors and previously served as a key expert in research and data analytics for Adam Smith International.
In academia, Hassan has taught graduate-level courses at City University of Mogadishu, Hormuud University, Somali International University, and UNISO, covering subjects such as democracy, elections, governance, and international relations theories. As part of his advocacy for adult literacy, Hassan founded Baraarug Library, a non-profit organization dedicated to adult literacy, youth engagement, and cultivating Somalia’s next generation of researchers.