Syria: Navigating Security and Operational Challenges

À l’approche de l’élection présidentielle guinéenne du 28 décembre, cet épisode reçoit Marc-Antoine, Expert Sûreté Senior chez International SOS, de retour d’une mission d’évaluation pré-électorale en Guinée.Il décrypte le contexte politico-sécuritaire issu du coup d’État de 2021, le rapport de force largement favorable au général Mamadi Doumbouya, l’absence de l’opposition historique, ainsi que les principaux risques sécuritaires et opérationnels liés à la campagne et au scrutin.L’épisode aborde également les enjeux de désinformation, les perspectives post-électorales et les recommandations clés pour les organisations ayant du personnel sur place.

International SOS has increased its Evacuation Monitor level for Mali to EVACUATE: NON-ESSENTIAL WORKFORCE amid fuel blockades and security threats. Lead Security Analyst for the Sahel, Jessica Trichias, and Security Manager, Benedikt Zimmermann, explain the situation in-country and what it means for organisations with operations in the country.

As Tanzania goes to the polls for its 29 October general election, Lead Security Analyst Baani Gambhir and Senior Security Specialist Irina Skvortsova discuss the political landscape, the potential for unrest in major urban centres and the implications for organisations and travellers operating in-country.

With the conflict between Russia and Ukraine now in its fourth year, the security environment in Ukraine remains highly complex and volatile. Lead Security Analyst for Eastern Europe, Louise Hogan joins Managing Editor, Anton Dittner to share insights from her recent visit to Lviv and Kyiv, providing organisations and travellers with practical guidance on navigating current risks and ensuring the safety of personnel operating in-country.

On 14 October, the military seized control of Madagascar following weeks of anti-government protests and the departure of President Andry Rajoelina. Lead Security Analyst for Madagascar, Maria Ghigliotti is joined by Regional Security Manager for Middle East Africa, David Vorster to analyse what the developments mean for organisations and travellers operating in-country.

Samoa’s recent elections marked a significant turning point for the Pacific nation’s political and security environment. Lead Security Analyst Mus’ab Yusof is joined by Security Specialist John Milo to analyse what the results mean for organisations and travellers operating in-country. 

After Syria’s government change in December 2024, uncertainty persists around the country’s stability. Following their recent in-country assessment, Lead Security Analyst Polina Vynogradova and Security Director Gillan McNay discuss the evolving governance, security and economic challenges, and what organisations need to know to operate safely. 

Le Cameroun se rendra aux urnes en octobre. L'incertitude persiste quant à la succession du président Biya, et le risque de troubles est élevé. Clémence Perrot, chargée de sûreté chez International SOS revient sur ce à quoi il faut s'attendre autour des élections et de la manière dont les organisations peuvent s'y préparer.

Cameroon will go to the polls in October. Uncertainty persists around who will succeed President Biya, and the potential for unrest is high. Lead Security Analyst Maria Ghigliotti and Senior Security Specialist Mathilde Schmitt discuss what to expect around the election, and how organisations can prepare. 

On 25 September, protests in Antananarivo, Madagascar, led to fatalities, injuries, and a curfew. Maria Ghigliotti, Lead Security Analyst at International SOS, explains the causes, risks, and what organisations can do to safeguard their people and operations.