In complex operating environments, not every crisis arrives with warning. Some emerge quietly, without a clear trigger, formal notification. These
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The Escalating Drone Threat in the Sahel and West Africa
Overview Recent Key Developments Use of first-person view (FPV) unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in warfare has received considerable attention in
Iran Crisis 2026: Strait of Hormuz Closure and Commercial Shipping Risk
Overview Recent Key Developments On 28 February 2026, the United States (US) and Israel launched Operation Epic Fury, conducting coordinated
Pre-departure stowaway detection in Nigeria confirms the value of professional maritime security controls.
Two stowaways were identified and safely removed from a vessel in a Nigerian port before departure. Detection before sailing protected the
Facing Midnight: Castor Vali’s Perspective on the Doomsday Clock and Global Risk Management.
By Lawrence Clinton, COO, Castor Vali The recent decision by the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists to keep the Doomsday
Following the Telemark Route: A 125-Mile Ski Expedition Across Norway
In March, Lawrence Clinton (Clint), Chief Operating Officer at Castor Vali, will undertake a demanding endurance challenge in Norway, retracing
Castor Vali Supports Small World 2026 as Platinum Sponsor
Castor Vali is a Platinum Sponsor of Small World 2026, continuing a partnership that reflects our long-term commitment to community
Africa’s 2025 Maritime Threats in Review
Maritime insecurity offshore Africa increased in 2025, with a multitude of threat actors demonstrating the capability and intent to stage
The Strategic Value of Compliance in the Private Security and Risk Management Industry
In today’s high-risk, fast-paced world, compliance is no longer merely a matter of internal discipline or legal obligation. It’s a
Tanzania Elections 2025: CCM Set for Landslide Victory
Ruling party poised for supermajority amid moderate – high electoral risks Overview of Tanzania’s 2025 General Elections Tanzania is scheduled
Humanitarian Access: Risk Management for Humanitarian Impact
Creating the secure conditions for humanitarian partners to operate with confidence in complex environments. Across Africa, humanitarian access has become
Academic Travel: Supporting Staff and Students Beyond Borders
As the academic year kicks off, campuses buzz with fresh energy and a calendar brimming with plans, possibilities, and promise.
Castor Vali and Provenance-Global Partnership: Strengthening Global Security and Supply Chain Resilience
Castor Vali is pleased to announce a new strategic partnership with Provenance-Global, combining our security and risk management expertise with
Securing Growth: How Castor Vali Enables Safe Energy Operations in Mozambique
Mozambique is on the rise. With billions of dollars pouring into its energy and infrastructure sectors, led by global giants
Building a Speak-Up Culture: How Internal Reporting and Ethics Fit into Castor Vali’s Compliance Model
By Lawrence Clinton, COO, Castor Vali At Castor Vali, we often talk about trust, integrity, and doing the right thing