Tanzania: President Hassan appoints Seleman Mombo new spy chief, fourth spymaster in her three years in office

Directly translated from Swahili from sister newsletter Barua Ya Chahali

On Thursday, July 11, President Samia aapointed, and later sworn in, Mr. Selemani Mombo as the new Director-General of the Tanzania Intelligence and Security Service (TISS).

Although many Tanzanians were surprised by this announcement, intelligence circles had already indicated that these changes were not a question of if but rather when they would happen.

This intelligence analysis provides you with everything you need to know about this significant event.

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