Nigeria is entering a period of increased political mobilisation ahead of the Presidential and National Assembly elections in January 2027,
El Niño 2026: Preparing for Business Disruption in Kenya
Kenya is facing the prospect of strong El Niño conditions during the October to December 2026 rainfall season, with potentially
Expanding Our Regional Security Network with AXYS Security Partners
Castor Vali is pleased to announce a new partnership with AXYS Security Partners (ASP), strengthening the support available to clients
DRC Referendum Bill: What to Expect from the 15 September Protests
The opposition coalition, C64, has called for nationwide demonstrations on 15 September. In the capital city, Kinshasa, protests are expected
Castor Vali Achieves ICoCA Certified Membership
Castor Vali has been granted Certified Membership of the International Code of Conduct Association (ICoCA), recognising our commitment to implementing
Ebola Outbreak Monitoring: Keeping Organisations Informed as the Situation Develops
The Bundibugyo Ebola virus disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is now the world’s second-largest Ebola
Raising Operational Standards for Our Maritime Security Teams in Nigeria
Maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea has changed significantly in recent years. While reported piracy incidents have reduced from
When Silence Is the Alarm: Why Professional SSAS Monitoring Matters
A ship is transiting a high-risk corridor. The master quietly activates the Ship Security Alarm System (SSAS), sending a covert
Kenya Under Pressure: Rising Unrest and Risk of Escalation
Kenya’s political and civic environment is becoming increasingly volatile and unpredictable as the country edges toward the 2027 General Election
Castor Vali Secures Record-Breaking Rhino Charge 2026
This year was Castor Vali’s 10th year, as the official Rhino Charge security sponsor responsible for managing the safety and
Renewed piracy threat in Somali Basin and Gulf of Aden
Overview Recent Key Developments Incident Summary: Somalia Waters Within Somali waters, at least 11 incidents have been recorded since the
Uncovering the truth: How forensic intelligence protects your operations
Businesses today face increasing exposure to fraud, corruption, and internal misconduct. When decisions are made without reliable intelligence, the consequences
15 Years of Purpose, Growth and Trust: Celebrating the Castor Vali Journey
This year, Castor Vali proudly marks 15 years in business. What began in 2011 as a specialist maritime security company
Security Implications of the Iran Crisis on Africa
On 07 April 2026, the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, with Tehran confirming safe passage through the
Strengthening Diligence and Investigations: Introducing Castor Vali’s New Division
Organisations are making high-value decisions in environments where regulatory pressure, financial exposure, and reputational risk are closely intertwined. Fraud, corruption,
