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SAFE Labs in the Conversation.

From the research desk, the studio, and the field. We don't just publish research — we make it reach. Video, social, editorial, and press.

What We Produce

Research, turned into stories that stick.

Documentary-style explainers

Long-form video that breaks down complex research — AI governance, state capture, health system fragility, climate risk — into narratives that hold attention and drive impact. Every episode is grounded in SAFE Labs primary research.

Investigative & expert content

Data-backed investigative pieces and expert interviews. Short-form social content adapted from long-form research for YouTube, LinkedIn, and X — designed for audiences who don't read policy papers.

Our content pillars align directly with our research domains: AI & Technology, Health & Humanitarian, Governance & Institutions, African Finance, Climate Policy, and Geopolitics & Trade. All with a visual-first, African lens.

SAFE Labs in the Conversation

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Video and audio from SAFE Labs

Our YouTube channel launches with our first documentary series — tracking state capture, AI governance, and the economic transformation of the African continent. Follow for updates.

NF-GARCH: Normalising Flow Enhanced GARCH Models

Peer-reviewed academic paper published in Risks (MDPI), 2026. A two-stage hybrid framework improving financial volatility forecasting with normalising flows.

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SAFE Labs on YouTube

Documentaries and explainers on AI policy, African finance, governance, and geopolitics. Subscribe to get notified when we launch our first series.

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Research insights on LinkedIn

Research highlights, data takes, and expert commentary from Abdullah Hassan and the SAFE Labs network. Follow for the latest as new work publishes.

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