African spy chiefs deliberate on security matters

Masisi and Magosi during the official opening of the 18th CISSA conference PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG
Masisi and Magosi during the official opening of the 18th CISSA conference PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

The Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS) Director General (DG) Peter Magosi has revealed that African countries continue to share vital intelligence amongst member states in the quest to bring about peace and security.

Magosi was speaking after assuming the chairmanship of the Committee of Intelligence and Security Services of Africa (CISSA) yesterday. The 18th session of the CISSA Conference was officially opened on Thursday by President Mokgweetsi Masisi at the Gaborone International Convention Centre, to a room full of top spies around the country.

He confirmed that there is intelligence sharing amongst member states. In particular, Magosi disclosed that intel as far back as 2019 picked intelligence on insurgency into Mozambique.

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