We provide Close Protection Bodyguard Services across Africa
The continent of Africa is a vast and beautiful place, much of it unspoilt, Africa does however have its security issues and unstable political climate.
Our Close Protection Services in Africa are tailored for each region and country, taking into account not only security considerations but the whole political sub-picture, plus of course, internal and external terror threats and risks.
Hire a bodyguard in Africa
Whatever your Security requirements across Africa, please get in touch with our team.
African countries we operate in
Hiring Bodyguards in Africa
We provide Bodyguard services to a wide range of clients living in or visiting Europe, from visiting business professionals and private families, through to sporting, film and television celebrities.
Africa is rich in natural resources and with many of its countries in close proximity to Europe, it does attract the attention of prospectors and investors. The security, economic and political situation in much of Africa, is such that Governments worldwide advise against all but essential travel in much of the continent.
All of our personnel on our Africa Team, are former military, both British and French. All have been trained in security driving and have received substancial medical training, to ensure a high level of support to our clients.
Close Protection services in Africa
Providing Close Protection Bodyguard services across Africa is not without its risks. In much of Africa, we prefer to operate in a more covert manner, offering a seamless service with precise confidence to mitigate any risk. With planned movements and military precision, from the moment of arrival to departure, our service is tailored in a way not hinder your business operations, but to enhance them. We take every measured precaution to make certain your trip to Africa is as safe as possible.
The Security services that we are able to provide clients in Africa include:
- Lisenced Close Protection
- Armed Bodyguards (in some locations)
- Residential Security
- Protective Surveillance
- Security Trained Drivers
- Personal Medical Officers
- Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM)
All of our Bodyguards in Africa are trained to very high standards, are trained in First Aid and are former military or police.
Armed Bodyguards in Africa
Clients who are interested in Armed Bodyguards and/or Armed Protection will need to make this clear to us from the outset. It is not possible to hire Armed Bodyguards in many African countries and even in the countries that do allow armed Private Security, often this has to be arranged well in advance, even then is reviewed by Government departments on a case by case basis. So, in essence this is not an easy area!
Security in Africa
There are a number of terrorist groups operating in Africa and they can be a major threat to business operations and personnel in the region.
Al Qaeda in the Lands of the Islamic Maghreb (AQ-M), operates and recruits in many countries to the North West. Over the years, there have been a number of incidents of acts of terrorism, both “general” and targeted towards “western” interests and personnel in Africa.
More general security threats come from organised crime and gangs, some linked to terrorist groups, some not. Intelligent Protection International Limited provides free risk reports to aid our Clients and our own private security operations. For the latest in Travel Advice reports, see: Africa Travel Advisories
FAQs for Hiring Bodyguards in Africa
Yes, Intelligent Protection has a vast network of female bodyguards from around the world. Often clients with young families like to have the peace of mind that a gentle, more covert approach is being taken to their children's security. This is a role that lends itself well to female operatives.
We can provide a wide range of vehicle to suit our tasks and have a number of local partners that we work with. However, it's not just about supplying vehicles, it's more about the right vehicle and driver for the task at hand, paired-with a security trained driver.
Please contact us to discuss your requirements.
All of our operatives are qualified to a minimum of First Person on Scene (International) (FPOSi) or First Response Emergency Care Level 3 (FREC3), British qualifications. They would also have received training during their Military or Police Service, many to a very high level.
All of our operatives carry first aid or trauma packs as standard, with larger packs in our operational vehicles.
English is widely spoken across some countries in Africa, however, if you require specific languages to be spoken, please inform us. All of our operatives in Africa speak English as standard as well as their native language. Many are multilingual, adding value to the service that we are able to offer.
Intelligent Protection is coved by Hiscox insurance for Employers Liability, Public Liability, Personal Indemnity and Directors and Officers Liability. Further to this, all our operatives are covered by travel Medical Insurance.
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Intelligent Protection International Limited, is always interested in hearing from professional Bodyguards from around the world, who meet our employment criteria. We are especially interested in bilingual and trilingual Operatives with Royal or Executive Protection experience.
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