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The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Ratifies the New IGAD Treaty.

April 19, 2024 (Djibouti, Djibouti): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) is pleased to announce the ratification of the new…
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Statement by the IGAD Executive Secretary on the First Anniversary of the Sudan Conflict

On the occasion of the one-year anniversary of the protracted conflict in the Republic of Sudan, the Executive Secretary of…
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IGAD Regional Scholarship for Refugees, Returnees, and IDPs

April 4, 2024 (Djibouti City, Djibouti): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) proudly announces the second call for applications for…
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IGAD Executive Secretary Stands in Solidarity with Djibouti Amidst Recent Floods, Calls for Regional Collaboration on Climate Resilience

March 29, 2024 (DJIBOUTI, Djibouti): The Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu, expresses heartfelt…
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Official Remarks by Workneh Gebeyehu (PhD), IGAD Executive Secretary at the Handover for the EU-IGAD COVID-19 Response Project to the Ministry of Health, Republic of South Sudan

Honorable Yolanda Awel Deng, Minister of Health, Republic of South Sudan Ambassadors, Head of the EU Delegation to Republic of…
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Strengthening Regional Ties and Peace Efforts: H.E. Dr. Workneh’s Diplomatic Mission in South Sudan

Between March 26th and March 29th, 2024, H.E. Dr. Workneh Workneh, the Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development…
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IGAD and Japan Unite for Peace and Stability in Sudan

March 19, 2024 (Djibouti, Djibouti): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and the Government of Japan have officially signed a…
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IGAD Executive Secretary, H.E. Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu, to Embark on an Official Visit to the Republic of South Sudan

March 27, 2024 (Djibouti, Djibouti): This week, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Executive Secretary, HE Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu, will…
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IGAD Executive Secretary Announces the Appointment of Hon. Lawrence Korbandy as Special Envoy for Sudan.

March 26, 2024 (Djibouti, Djibouti): Following the resolution of the 41st Extraordinary Summit of the IGAD Assembly and in consultation…
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The EU-IGAD Partnership Dialogue in Djibouti

The European Union and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) launched their first comprehensive partnership dialogue today in Djibouti, marking…
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Happy International Mother Language Day

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IGAD Delegation at the 37th African Union Summit: Advancing Regional Priorities and Strengthening Partnerships

Introduction: The recently concluded 37th African Union (AU) Summit held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, marked a significant moment for the…
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Transformative Waves: World Radio Day 2024. Unveiling Radio’s Power as a Medium of Change in the IGAD Region

World Radio Day 2024 resonates with the impactful theme, "Radio: A Century Informing, Entertaining, and Educating," emphasising the profound influence…
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The 42nd ExtraOrdinary Session of the IGAD Assembly of Heads of State and Government

The 42nd ExtraOrdinary Session of the IGAD Assembly of Heads of State and Government is set to convene in the…
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Statement of the IGAD Executive Secretary on the Recent Developments in Relations between the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) and the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS).

January 3, 2024 (Djibouti, Djibouti): The Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu expresses deep…
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Happy Independence Day Sudan

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IGAD Ambassadors Unanimously Endorse 2024 Budget, Signal Expansion with New Headquarters.

December 21, 2023, (ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia): The Committee of Ambassadors of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) unanimously endorsed the…
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Happy Independence Day Kenya

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Extra-Ordinary Summit of IGAD Heads of State and Government

Extra-Ordinary Summit of IGAD Heads of State and Government DJIBOUTI, Djibouti 09 December 2023 Venue : Kempinski Hotel, Djibouti Time:…
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IGAD Awards Media Practitioners for Excellent Reporting on Drought Effects and Resilience Building 

November 29, 2023 (DJIBOUTI, Djibouti): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) held the awarding ceremony for its Media Awards 2023…
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Official Statement Workneh Gebeyehu, IGAD Executive Secretary High Level Ministerial Meeting for the Adoption of the IGAD Regional Gender Strategy and IGAD Regional Action Plan on Women, Peace & Security

OFFICIAL STATEMENT WORKNEH GEBEYEHU, IGAD EXECUTIVE SECRETARY High Level Ministerial Meeting for the adoption of the IGAD Regional Gender Strategy…
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Statement of the IGAD Executive Secretary on the Government of Ethiopia and Oromo Liberation Army Talks

November 22, 2023 (DJIBOUTI, Djibouti): The Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), Dr Workneh Gebeyehu, acknowledges the…
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IGAD to Co-Facilitate the Sudan Humanitarian Ceasefire Talks in Jeddah

October 27, 2023 (DJIBOUTI, Djibouti): Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu, the Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), is currently in…
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Happy Independence Day Uganda

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IGAD Launches Institutional Capacity Building Programme for Gender Equality and Women Empowerment (GEWE).

September 6, 2023 (NAIROBI, Kenya): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD)   Gender Department officially inaugurates its Institutional Capacity Building for…
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IGAD Executive Secretary to Attend the 78th Session of the UN General Assembly 

September 16, 2023 (DJIBOUTI, Djibouti): Dr Workneh Gebeyehu, the Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), will travel…
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Communiqué of the 2nd Meeting of the IGAD Quartet Group of Countries for the Resolution of the Situation in the Republic of Sudan

COMMUNIQUÉ OF THE 2nd MEETING OF THE IGAD QUARTET GROUP OF COUNTRIES FOR THE RESOLUTION OF THE SITUATION IN THE…