Benin is a country tracked across 11 threat clusters and 14 intelligence report mentions on ThreatCluster. First observed December 23, 2025; most recent activity June 28, 2026.
Russia's shadow fleet, comprising aged vessels, is increasingly linked to hybrid warfare tactics, including sabotage of undersea cables and espionage. The fleet is estimated to consist of 600 to 3,200 vessels,…
On May 13, 2026, gunmen abducted 32 individuals, including 18 secondary school pupils, 7 primary school pupils, and 7 teachers in Oyo State's Esiele community. The attackers, heavily armed, invaded multiple schools,…
On June 1, 2026, the French Navy, with support from the UK, intercepted the oil tanker Tagor in international waters. The vessel, linked to Russia's 'shadow fleet', was sailing from Murmansk and was under international…
Exercise Flintlock 2026 commenced on April 14, 2026, involving around 1,500 service members from over 30 nations, focusing on counterterrorism in Libya and Côte d'Ivoire. This exercise marks the first time Libya has…
On April 3, 2026, the Swedish Coast Guard boarded the Flora 1 tanker, suspected of causing a 12-kilometer oil spill in the Baltic Sea. The spill was detected east of Gotland island, and the vessel is under EU sanctions…
A coordinated operation led by INTERPOL across 19 African countries resulted in 574 arrests and the recovery of approximately USD 3 million in illicit funds. The operation, named Operation Sentinel, targeted various…
The Kebbi State Government has initiated a crackdown on the 'Yan Vocal' cybercrime syndicate, which is involved in online fraud, blackmail, and cyber extortion. This group primarily comprises young individuals aged 19…
Interpol's Operation Sentinel resulted in the arrest of 574 individuals across several African countries, targeting cybercriminal activities including business email compromise, digital extortion, and ransomware. The…
A joint operation by law enforcement agencies from 16 African countries resulted in the arrest of 651 suspects and the recovery of over $4.3 million. The operation, named Red Card 2.0, targeted online scams including…
Research by CSG indicates that two-thirds of Welsh businesses have experienced cyber security incidents, including malware and ransomware attacks. The Welsh Government's Cyber Action Plan aims to enhance cyber…