Executive Protection Blog

There has been a lot of talk about the security situation for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. And for good reason. The Black Sea resort town is located just a stone’s throw from the scene of a lot of recent political terror, and a number of terrorist groups have publicly announced their intention to violently disrupt the games.

Forward thinking will prevent a lot of predictable trouble for travellers in Africa. Here’s some of the advice we give to executive clients. Whether you’re a seasoned road warrior or a first-timer, these tips will go a long way to keep you safe and enjoy your time in Africa.

Nairobi’s Westgate Mall was besieged between 21-24 September by Al Shabaab terrorists, leaving at least 70 people dead and many unanswered questions about the general level of security in Kenya, East Africa and the rest of the continent.

Mid-morning in Denmark. As news of Libyan PM Ali Zeidan’s kidnapping from a Tripoli hotel is making headlines around the world, we start to get calls from concerned clients…

We caught up with Will Powell, our key man in Africa, to ask him for some perspective in the wake of the recent events in Nairobi. As it happens, Will was on the ground in Nairobi during the attacks and has been able to get some very local insight.

This is one story out of many. A day in the life of an executive protection agent. It is not meant to be a complete to-do list, but it does provide some insight into dealing with unforeseen events that pop up out of nowhere when traveling.