FBI Director Christopher Wray traveled to Kenya and Nigeria this week and met with senior law enforcement and security officials to demonstrate the FBI’s continued commitment to our strong partnerships in the region and highlight ongoing cooperative efforts to combat a range of threats.
The trip marks the first time he has visited sub-Saharan Africa as FBI Director. In Nairobi, Kenya, Director Wray met with senior officials from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), National Intelligence Service (NIS), Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), and Office of Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) to discuss anti-corruption efforts and our collective fight against terrorism.
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Source: U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation
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