Service Areas
Security Services in Central Africa
Managed security programs across Cameroon, Gabon, the Republic of the Congo, Chad, Equatorial Guinea, São Tomé and Príncipe and Burundi. Country pages are published in each country’s business language.
Coverage runs on the McCray Global Partner Program. See all Service Areas.
Overview
Douala, Yaoundé, Libreville and Brazzaville are the main commercial centers. Private security licensing is national and administered by government ministries. McCray builds each program around a licensed local partner and the client’s specific risk profile.
Typical programs
- Corporate office and residential compound security
- Commercial and industrial site security
- Executive protection support
- Risk assessment for new locations
Countries and territories
Central Africa
- Cameroon CamerounDouala
- GabonLibreville
- Republic of the Congo République du CongoBrazzaville and Pointe-Noire
- Chad Tchad
- Equatorial Guinea Guinea EcuatorialMalabo
- Sao Tome and Principe São Tomé e PríncipeSão Tomé
- Burundi
Licensing across Central Africa
Each country in the region regulates private security under its own national law, usually through the ministry responsible for interior affairs or territorial administration. Approval for the security company and requirements for individual guards are typically handled separately, and rules on armed services are strict and vary by country. McCray works only with partners that hold current national authorization and confirms officer eligibility before assignment. Licensing requirements for each country are set out on its country page.
Languages and program consistency
French is the main working language in most of the region, with English also official in Cameroon, Spanish in Equatorial Guinea and Portuguese in São Tomé and Príncipe. McCray writes Post Orders in the language officers use on post and keeps the same format, supervision structure and incident reporting in every country. Clients receive reports in a consistent format regardless of location, and the Operations Desk answers 24/7/365 in English or Spanish.
Who McCray supports in the region
Programs in Central Africa often serve organizations opening or expanding a presence, where a clear assessment comes before any posts are staffed.
- Corporate and regional offices
- Residential compounds and staff housing
- Commercial and industrial sites
- Visiting executives who need protection support
Frequently Asked Questions
Who licenses private security in Central Africa?
Licensing is national and is generally administered by a government ministry in each country. The relevant country page explains the local requirements.
Are Post Orders written in French?
Post Orders are written in the language officers use on post, which in most of the region is French. The format and structure match McCray programs in every other market.
Can McCray assess a site before a program starts?
Yes. McCray offers risk assessment for new locations, which defines posts, hours and officer classifications before coverage begins.
Request a Security Assessment
Call 833-832-6647 or request an assessment online with a list of locations.