CISSA Chiefs Agree on Exchange of Information on Mercenary Phenomenon

Djibouti – Sudanhorizon
The Ayla Grand Hotel in Djibouti hosted a high-level meeting on Wednesday of the heads of intelligence services from 13 East African countries (the Community of Sahel-Saharan States), under the theme: “The Mercenary Phenomenon and its Repercussions in the Region.” The meeting aimed to discuss strengthening security cooperation in combating terrorism and transnational organized crime.
The meeting was held under the auspices of Prime Minister Abdoulkader Kamil Mohamed and in the presence of the Director General of Djibouti’s National Security, Hassan Said Khaira.
Participating countries included: Djibouti, Libya (the current CISSA chair), Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius, and Seychelles.
The meeting addressed an assessment of security threats in the Horn of Africa region, particularly terrorism, cybercrime, and illicit cross-border activities.
Participants agreed to enhance intelligence sharing and intensify operational coordination to proactively counter threats, while emphasizing respect for national sovereignty and the promotion of regional stability.

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