Monthly Intelligence Report March 2023

This month’s issue of the Monthly Intelligence Report covers incidents that took place between February 1 - 28, 2023, in three focus regions:

• West Africa

• Western Indian Ocean (including the Persian Gulf)

• South East Asia

Focus topic: After the elections - what’s next for Nigeria?

This month, we are taking a look back at developments in Nigeria. After his inauguration in May, the new President will have to deal with various security and economic crises, complicated by a lack of financial resources. Short-term solutions to improve the situation in the Niger Delta are one potential response which could have implications on the maritime situation in the Gulf of Guinea.

In addition, the report provides a brief update on the maritime implications of the war in Ukraine.

This month's risk and threat assessment

In the report's assessment, the main incidents are put into a broader context to highlight current threat levels and potential changes for maritime operations. Moreover, the report includes forecasts that cover the main concerns in the coming weeks.