Six weeks after the July 26th coup, the return to power of the democratically elected Nigerien President, Mohamed Bazoum seems increasingly unlikely. Abdourahmane Tchiani, head of Niger’s presidential guard, named himself head of a transitional government. The 62-year-old general declared the intervention to be necessary to avoid “the gradual and inevitable demise” of the country.
Hostile Environment Awareness Training, or HEAT, has been a regular product of the security consultancy industry for years. It helps students navigate potentially hostile circumstances by teaching theory in the classroom, embedding that theory through exercise, and facilitating its recall through simulating stressful scenarios.
One of President Tinubu’s first initiatives when he took the office in May this year was to instigated the removal of the fuel subsidy and floated the Naira. Both actions if effectively and strategically managed are economically rational to help improve Nigeria’s future. In the short term, this has proved a devastating blow for the country.
Last week Spearfish Security took part in a remote Work experience programme in partnership with Ark St Alban’s Academy.
We had the pleasure of spending time with students Aleesa, Imran and Jerusalem and Joseph. The goal of the programme was to open the students minds to what careers are available to them and how a SME works. We asked the students to write an article on their experience and their understanding of the company, read below their thoughts on the team!
This security report delves into the consequences of political instability in Kenya following the 2022 general election. The strained relationship between former President Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy, President William Ruto, along with the government’s policies, has had a profound impact on the safety and security situation in the country. This report highlights the key issues affecting security and provides an assessment of the risks involved.
Last week the FCDO hosted the Ukraine Recovery Conference, the focus was on rebuilding and reconstructing, putting aside discussions on current battles. It was a high-level gathering with participation from the FCDO and senior officials. The event was attended by high-profile guests including Rishi Sunak the Prime Minister, James Cleverley the Foreign Secretary, Volodymyr Zelensky President of Ukraine (online), Ursula von der Leyen the President of the European Commission, Anthony Blinken the US Secretary of State, and Yoshimasa Hayashi the Japanese Foreign Secretary. Amongst those representing the private sector were Richard Branson and Howard Buffet. However, the conference highlighted the need for greater representation from the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, a crucial matter that must be addressed.
