Hussein Al-Aib, head of the Libyan General Intelligence Service and chairman of the Committee of Intelligence and Security Services of Africa (CISSA), affirmed that security, peace, and stability in the African continent will remain at the forefront of the committee’s priorities. He noted that the committee will continue to provide security measures that ensure the well-being of the African citizen and enhance opportunities for regional stability.
This came during the 20th CISSA Conference, held in Benghazi under the theme: “Preventing Conflicts and Violent Wars in Africa,” with the participation of 53 African countries, alongside guests from Arab, Gulf, and European nations, as well as the United States.
This year’s conference is dedicated to establishing effective implementation mechanisms to prevent the outbreak of violent wars on the continent and preparing a comprehensive strategy to address the factors fueling conflicts, in line with CISSA’s vision for a stable and secure Africa.
Al-Aib asserted that Libya is a sovereign state, and there is no room for any external interference in its internal affairs, stressing that CISSA’s mission is confined to bringing together the viewpoints of different parties within the continent and working to promote dialogue instead of escalation and armed conflicts.
He pointed out that the Libyan Intelligence Service’s chairmanship of this session is a culmination of the efforts made to restore Libya to its regional and international standing, especially after the security operations carried out to combat terrorism, organized crime, and counter subversive activities, which were praised in reports by the United Nations Security Council.
In the context of the conference, Al-Aib stressed that CISSA’s mission includes preventing armed conflicts, combating terrorism, irregular migration, and protecting youth from recruitment by extremist organizations.
He also highlighted the importance of enhancing coordination among the continent’s countries to face growing security challenges, especially in the Sahel regions, which are witnessing escalating tensions.
Al-Aib affirmed that CISSA will be an active partner with the European Union and developed countries in the areas of security and combating transnational crime, stressing the importance of integrating regional and international efforts to establish peace in Africa.