Spotlight | Libya
Libyan security firms set for bonanza as foreign companies banned

Libya
Tripoli sets sights on foreign firm Septimius Security

In 2023, the government agency declared that it was the end of the road for foreign security companies, which were then very present in the country. After Amarante International, it is now Septimius's contracts that are being scrutinised.

Libya
Amarante International renews contract with Eubam

French private security firm Amarante International, co-founded and chaired by Alexandre Hollander, has renewed its contract to provide security for EUBAM, the European Union border assistance mission in Libya.

Libya
Five Libyan firms in running for EU border mission security contract

The European Union Border Assistance Mission in the country is conducting a closed consultation process to select a new security service provider in January.

Algeria
French security provider Amarante International packs its bags

The drop in business from major foreign companies in Algeria has taken its toll on the French firm's local branch, which has been at a near standstill for months.

Libya
Septimius Security deal with EU delegation renewed

The private security firm's mission to protect the EU delegation in Libya has been extended. This is the third time the contract has been awarded without a call for tenders.

Libya
RADA wants its piece of the private security pie

The RADA Forces, which occupy Mitiga airport near Tripoli, are increasing attacks and pressure on security companies for money. They seized three armoured vehicles and are holding them hostage.

Libya
Libya's security authority seeks trainer for its staff

Libya's Public Facility and Establishment Security Authority has approached several security companies with the aim of replacing armed staff from private security companies with its own personnel into action.

Libya
Amarante International loses its EU security contract

The French security firm has suffered another setback in Libya, where it thought it had a European Union deal in the bag.

Libya
British court rules that accusations against Expertise Consultancy boss were defamatory

Britain’s High Court has ruled that Peter Deane's accusations against Tamim Rashed, the head of Libyan security firm Expertise Consultancy, were defamatory.

Libya
Initial ruling in Expertise Consultancy Libya dispute

A London court has ruled in a bitter dispute between the security company operating in Libya and a British former colleague.

Spotlight | Libya
Foreign security firms on brink of expulsion

Following the departure of Canada's GardaWorld in mid-April, all foreign security companies may be forced to leave Libya. The authorities are invoking a 2012 law to revise their contracts and restrict their operations, and they also intend to revive a levy on the industry.

Libya
Amarante and Geos aim to snatch EU protection contract from Septimius

The leading security firms working in Libya covet the $20m contract to protect the European Union delegation there which until now has been in the hands of Septimius Security.

Spotlight | Libya
Geos and Vesper take over EUBAM's protection from GardaWorld

The French security company Geos is returning to Libya with a major contract. In late February, the firm, led by former Directorate General for External Security (DGSE) chief and army general Didier Bolelli, won a one-year renewable contract to protect [.

Ex-MI5 boss opens firm, CIA vet at Forward, GardaWorld, John Reid Advisory

Appointments, financial results, new contracts: every Wednesday, we report on events big and small that matter in the global corporate intelligence community.

LondonFormer MI5 boss opens own firm at last

WashingtonEx-CIA officer joins Forward Risk and Intelligence

Tripoli/LondonGardaWorld keeps FCDO contract despite mishaps in Libya

LondonEx-interior minister under Blair offers his expertise to Aeralis

Battle rages for security contracts in Libya

European Border Assistance Mission, ENI, EU External Action Service... one after another, major armed security contracts are becoming the subject of intense battles between specialist service providers, while the situation on the ground remains critical.