Responding to Crime and Kidnap The main consideration for all travellers, particularly those making international journeys, will be their […]
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Articles by: Rick Sheer
Effective Security Planning
Pre-travel Planning Considerations – Security Security threats vary tremendously in their form. Crime can range from petty pickpocketing to […]
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Terrorist Attack Preparedness
Responding to a Terrorist Attack Terrorist attacks are designed to generate fear in a civilian population and promote a […]
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Considerations for South Africa in the Wake of Unrest
UNREST On Wednesday 07 July, Jacob Zuma handed himself over to police. The following Friday, his appeal against prison […]
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What’s Next for Ethiopia?
News of a unilateral truce offered by the Ethiopian Federal Government to the Tigray Defence Forces (TDF) has raised hopes […]
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Mali Conflict: Security Situation
Overview According to the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED), 2020 was the deadliest year in the Malian […]
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Peru’s Election: The Potential for Unrest
Context The second round of the Peruvian presidential election will take place on 06 June, following a first round […]
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Burkina Faso: Threat to Foreign Travellers
Latest Incident Two Spanish journalists and an Irish national were killed on Monday by gunmen in Burkina Faso’s Pama national […]
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Chad’s Uncertain Transition: Conflict or Continuity?
Latest Incident President Idriss Déby Itno, who has governed Chad since 1990, was killed in northern Chad on Tuesday. The […]
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Derek Chauvin Trial: Key Insights and Outcomes
Overview Former police officer Derek Chauvin is currently standing trial in the United States on charges of manslaughter and […]
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