[ACCI-CAVIE] The African center for competitive intelligence (ACCI) reaches a new stage in its international rise. The institution, now an undisputed reference in monitoring and augmented strategic intelligence in Africa, is officially invited to provide its expertise at the second international conference on diplomacy and security in Abuja on May 20, 2026. This invitation from Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs highlights the recognition of CAVIE’s holistic approach to managing the continent’s critical challenges.
A strategic partnership in face of information warfare
In a context marked by electoral preparations in Nigeria, the conference focuses on a pressing issue: the manipulation of information by foreign actors (FIMI). The selection of CAVIE by the Diplomatic Correspondents Association, Abuja (DICAN), and the Center for Communications for Development and Diplomacy in Africa (CCDDA) to address “information warfare” and its impact on governance, national security, and economic stability demonstrates the robustness of its model. By integrating cutting-edge technologies with human analysis, the center offers a strategic intelligence approach that goes beyond simple data collection to provide high-level decision support.
The partnership solicited by the Nigerian authority and the professional organizations in the federal capital, illustrate the desire to leverage local expertise capable of reinforcing global security, trade and investments through a “collaborative truth” in diplomacy, information and the media.
A multidisciplinary influence platform
The anticipated presence of CAVIE at the Rotunda Hall of Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs places it at the center of a major influence ecosystem. The previous edition of this summit brought together more than sixty-five diplomats, ministers, and heads of security services, confirming the importance of this forum in shaping regional policies.
By participating in these proceedings, CAVIE strengthens its position as a key player in economic and strategic intelligence in Anglophone Africa. This invitation to Nigeria, a leading economic power on the continent, validates a deployment strategy based on technical excellence and geopolitical relevance. Through its contributions on enhanced due diligence, the fight against disinformation, and predatory influence, the institution demonstrates that augmented strategic intelligence is now an essential lever for the sovereignty and economic development of African states.
CAVIE’s invitation to Abuja marks recognition of Africa’s ability to produce autonomous and effective strategic thinking. Beyond simple participation in a conference, this event lays the groundwork for strengthened cooperation between intelligence experts and political decision-makers to secure Africa’s information space. The continuation of this partnership should open new perspectives for the application of augmented strategic intelligence in crisis management and support for regional growth.
The Editorial Team