Somalia Hosts Regional Intelligence Chiefs amid Rising Security Threats

GOOBJOOG NEWS | MOGADISHU: Somalia has convened intelligence chiefs from East African Community (EAC) member states for high-level talks on regional security, as countries in the bloc step up coordination against militant threats.

Somali National Army Commander Brigadier General Ibrahim Mohamed Mahmoud opened the two-day meeting in Mogadishu, where officials are assessing the security landscape across East Africa and exploring ways to strengthen intelligence sharing.

In his remarks, Mahmoud highlighted ongoing reforms within Somalia’s security forces and stressed that closer intelligence cooperation is critical to countering evolving threats.

The meeting comes as countries in the region face persistent attacks by Al-Shabaab, which has carried out cross-border operations in Kenya and Uganda in recent years.

Participants are also expected to discuss broader regional challenges, including organised crime networks and instability linked to climate pressures and displacement.

Somalia has intensified military operations against Al-Shabaab with support from international partners, while regional governments have increased collaboration to prevent the spread of militant activity.

Officials said the meeting aims to deliver practical steps to improve coordination and strengthen joint responses to security threats across East Africa.