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The Return of Mahad Salad: A Crucial Shift in Somalia's National Security Landscape In a significant turn of events for Somalia's national security framework, Mahad Salad is stepping back into the leadership role at the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA). His return, following his resignation in April 2024 to campaign for the presidency of Galmudug state, comes at a pivotal moment as the government heightens its counterinsurgency efforts against the al-Shabab militant group. With intelligence coordination…

Mahad Salad Reappointed as NISA Chief Amid Mounting Political Tensions in Somalia Mogadishu – In a significant development, the Federal Government of Somalia has reappointed Mahad Mohamed Salad as the Director of the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA). This strategic move was executed following a proposal by the Ministry of Internal Security and subsequently approved by the Council of Ministers during an emergency session today. Villa Somalia's plans to replace Abdullahi Mohamed Ali, known as…