{"id":43936,"date":"2026-04-03T21:21:36","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T21:21:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/ethiopia\/all-news\/niss-chief-calls-for-stronger-cooperation-for-ethiopia"},"modified":"2026-04-03T21:24:38","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T21:24:38","slug":"niss-chief-calls-for-stronger-cooperation-for-ethiopia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/ethiopia\/all-news\/niss-chief-calls-for-stronger-cooperation-for-ethiopia","title":{"rendered":"NISS Chief Calls for Stronger Cooperation for Ethiopia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Ethiopia. <\/strong><\/span>Ambassador Redwan Hussein, Director General of the National Intelligence and Security Service (NISS), underscored the need for enhanced cooperation and institutional excellence to safeguard Ethiopia\u2019s national security and broader regional interests.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking at the second National Security Conference in Addis Ababa, the intelligence chief emphasized that strengthening collaboration across sectors is no longer optional but essential in addressing evolving security threats.<\/p>\n<p>Reflecting on recent regional and global developments, Redwan Hussein noted that the security environment is increasingly characterized by volatility, unpredictability, and complex, evolving challenges.<\/p>\n<p>He also warned of anti-peace armed groups operating in parts of Ethiopia, seeking to destabilize the country.<\/p>\n<p>Despite these challenges, he affirmed that Ethiopia\u2019s security and intelligence institutions are effectively discharging their responsibilities through coordinated operations, community engagement, and law enforcement measures that help maintain public safety and freedom of movement.<\/p>\n<p>The Director General also highlighted rising regional and global security concerns, pointing to the ongoing conflict in Sudan and the resurgence of extremist groups such as Al-Shabaab and ISIS in Somalia.<\/p>\n<p>He cautioned that these groups are adapting their tactics, contributing to growing instability across the region.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn such a fluid global environment, building a competitive national capacity is critical,\u201d he said, stressing the importance of institutional coordination and synergy to strengthen national defense capabilities.<\/p>\n<p>Redwan further warned that tensions in the Middle East and increasing geopolitical competition over the Red Sea pose additional risks, particularly for landlocked Ethiopia.<\/p>\n<p>He noted that the country\u2019s pursuit of sea access goes beyond trade and port services, carrying significant implications for national and regional security. He called for enhanced diplomatic engagement to ensure cooperation among regional stakeholders on access to the Red Sea.<\/p>\n<p>The intelligence chief also emphasized the need for security institutions to align their strategies with both immediate and long-term national priorities.<\/p>\n<p>He said NISS is undergoing institutional transformation through human resource development, structural reforms, improved operational efficiency, and the integration of modern technologies.<\/p>\n<p>He added that the agency will continue to strengthen cooperation with federal and regional institutions, as well as international partners with shared objectives, while remaining vigilant against adversaries seeking to exploit current global and regional uncertainties.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Ethiopia<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Ethiopia. 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