Jan. 10, 2020 (KHARTOUM, Sudan): The Executive Secretary of the Inter-governmental Authority on Development (IGAD), Dr Workneh Gebeyehu, was in Khartoum on Jan. 8 and 9 to meet with the highest authorities of the Republic of Sudan that are holding the Chairpersonship of the regional organisation. 

The Italian Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, H.E. Mrs. Emanuela Claudia Del Re, has sent message of congratulations to the new IGAD Executive Secretary, Dr. Workneh Gebeyahu.

Dec. 3, 2019 (DJIBOUTI, Djibouti): The Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), H.E. Dr Workneh Gebeyehu, today addressed the participants of the Prosperity Africa Conference organised by Djibouti Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Pan African Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Djibouti.

Dec. 2, 2019 (DJIBOUTI, Djibouti): The Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, H.E Dr Workneh Gebeyehu, today received the United Nations Special Envoy of the Secretary General for the Horn of Africa, Mr Parfait Onanga-Anyanga, in his office at the Secretariat of the regional organisation in Djibouti.

Nov. 30, 2019 (ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia): H.E. Dr Workneh Gebeyehu officially took over responsibility for the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) during a ceremony held as part of the 13^th Ordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government in Addis Ababa yesterday Nov. 29.

Nov 29, 2019. Brussels: The Summit of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has agreed on Sudan as its new Chair and a new Executive Secretary, former Foreign Minister of Ethiopia, Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu. At a moment of profound change in the region, the IGAD is more than ever key to enhancing regional stability and economic development in the Horn of Africa. National challenges can be better tackled if the region works together. A resilient region will benefit more from partners' support.

The European Union has always been a strong supporter of the IGAD with current projects amounting to a total of €195 million. These projects are contributing in particular to strengthening peace efforts and resilience, promoting free movement of persons and transhumance as well as natural resource management and supporting regional responses on climate change, biodiversity and maritime security. 

The European Union is looking forward to further strengthening its collaboration under the new leadership and pays tribute to the outgoing one.