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IGAD Launches Regional Journalism and Influencer Training to Strengthen Food Systems Resilience Communication

November 28, 2025 (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), through its Food Systems Resilience Program (FSRP) with…
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IGAD Ministerial Conference on Transhumance and Livestock Development

IGAD Ministerial Conference on Transhumance and Livestock Development November 21, 2025 Addis Ababa, Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia We, the…
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OPENING STATEMENT H.E. Workneh Gebeyehu, IGAD Executive Secretary on the IGAD Ministerial Meeting on “Unlocking Pastoral Livelihoods and Livestock Development through Transboundary Cooperation”

Dr. Efa Muleta, State Minister, in the Ministry of Agriculture, representing H.E. Addisu Arega, Minister of Agriculture of the Federal…
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IGAD and AfDB Launch BE-Prosper Project to Boost Blue Economy Resilience in the Horn of Africa

November 17, 2025 (DJIBOUTI CITY, Republic of Djibouti): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), in partnership with the African Development…
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Kotido Gets Green: IGAD Launches Climate‑Smart Greening Initiative

November 17, 2025 (Kotido, Uganda): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) officially launched the community led greening initiative in Kotido…
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IGAD Welcomes Ethiopia’s Selection as Host of COP32 and Reaffirms Support for Africa’s Climate Leadership

November 14, DJIBOUTI, DJibouti: The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) extends its warm congratulations to the Federal Democratic Republic of…
Agriculture and EnvironmentIGAD Land Governance

Youth at the Forefront of Land Justice and Climate Resilience

November 12, 2025 (ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia): The African Land Policy Conference in Addis Ababa provided pivotal moment to reflect on…
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IGAD Champions People-Centred Land Governance at the Africa Land Policy Conference 2025

November 10, 2025, (ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia). The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), through its Land Governance Unit, in collaboration with…
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Strengthening Somalia’s Blue Economy Governance for Regional Resilience

November 7, 2025 (MOGADISHU, Somalia): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) with the Blue Economy project financially supported by the…
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IGAD Convenes Steering Committee Meeting of the Food Systems Resilience Programme (FSRP)

November 5, 2025 (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) convened the Second Meeting of the Regional Steering…
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IGAD Member States Consult on Irrigation Development and Agricultural Water Management Strategy in Addis Ababa

November 4 ,2025 A(ddis Ababa, Ethiopia) : The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), through its Food Systems Resilience Programme (FSRP)…
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IGAD and AICCRA Strengthen Strategic Partnership to Advance DACAS, Climate-Smart Agriculture, and Soil Health in the Horn of Africa

October 30, 2025 (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), in collaboration with the Accelerating Impacts of CGIAR…
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IGAD Member States End Two-Day Meeting with a Unified Commitment to Strengthen the Water–Food Nexus

October 14, 2025(Nairobi, Kenya): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has successfully concluded a two-day Meeting to Establish the Joint…
Agriculture and EnvironmentIGAD Blue Economy

Uganda Advances Blue Economy Governance with IGAD Support

October 9, 2025 (KAMPALA, Uganda): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), in collaboration with the Ministry responsible for Uganda’s Blue…
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IGAD and Germany Deepen Strategic Partnership to Advance Migration Governance and Climate Resilience in the Horn of Africa

Djibouti, 9 October 2025 — The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany…
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Regional Learning Exchange of National Land Commissions Strengthens Land Governance in the IGAD Region

October 4, 2025 (ACCRA, Ghana): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) concluded a five-day Regional Learning Exchange of National Land…
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Kenya Strengthens National Blue Economy Coordination Platform with the Support of IGAD

September 30, 2025 (Nairobi, Kenya): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), in collaboration with the Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy…
Agriculture and EnvironmentIGAD Land Governance

IGAD Supports the Government of Uganda to Develop Integrated Land Use Plans in Kotido District, Uganda

September 19, 2025 (Kacheri, Kotido District, Uganda): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), through its Land Governance Unit and with…
Agriculture and EnvironmentIGAD Blue Economy

Building Stronger Pathways for South Sudan’s Blue Economy

September 18, 2025 (JUBA, South Sudan): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), in collaboration with the Government of South Sudan,…
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IDDRSI Conducts Regional Field Mission in Ethiopia

September 18, 2025 (Ethiopia): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), through its Drought Disaster Resilience and Sustainability Initiative (IDDRSI) Platform…
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IGAD Advances Inclusive Land Use Planning in Kotido, Uganda

September 15, 2025 (KOTIDO, Uganda ): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), in collaboration with the Uganda Ministry of Lands,…
Agriculture and Environmentfood security

IGAD Ministers Endorse Fertiliser and Soil Health Hub to Strengthen Regional Food Security

September 9, 2025 (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia): IGAD Ministers responsible for Agriculture and Food Security today endorsed the establishment of the IGAD…
Agriculture and EnvironmentIGAD Land Governance

IGAD concludes an inaugural Land Sector Actors Coordination meeting in Somalia

September 3rd 2025 (MOGADISHU, Somalia): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), through its Land Governance Unit, held the inaugural bi-annual…
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IGAD Executive Secretary to Lead Delegation to Africa Climate Summit 2 in Addis Ababa

Djibouti, September 3, 2025 – The Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), H.E. Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu, will…
Agriculture and EnvironmentIGAD Blue Economy

Ethiopia Strengthens National Blue Economy Coordination Platform

August 26–27, 2025 (ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), in collaboration with the Ministry of Transport and…
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IGAD Supported Development of Gender Responsive Alternate Dispute Resolution Guideline for the Karamoja Cluster

Uganda , August 15, 2025 - The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) with financial support from the Embassy of Sweden…
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Improving Fisheries Governance in the IGAD Region through Strengthening MCS

Addis Ababa, 14 August 2025 – The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), in collaboration with the Indian Ocean Commission (IOC)…
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IGAD Holds National Dialogue and Knowledge Exchange on Development Responses to Forced Displacement in Ethiopia

August 16, 2025 (BISHOFTU, Ethiopia): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), has held the National Dialogue and Knowledge Exchange on…
Agriculture and EnvironmentIGAD Blue EconomyPRESS RELEASE

High-Level IGAD Technical Consultation Workshop Establishment of Fisheries Forum Agency and Regional MCS Coordination Centre

High-Level IGAD Technical Consultation Workshop Establishment of Fisheries Forum Agency and Regional MCS Coordination Centre Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – 14…
Agriculture and EnvironmentIGAD Blue Economy

Improving Fisheries Governance in the IGAD Region through Strengthening MCS

Addis Ababa, 14 August 2025 – The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), in collaboration with the Indian Ocean Commission (IOC)…

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IGAD Hosts ISO 27001 Training and ICT Retreat to Strengthen Digital Security and Governance

July 28, 2025 (ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has launched a five-day ISO/IEC 27001 Training and…
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IGAD Kicks off Validation and Training for New Digital Reporting System in Addis Ababa

June 9, 2025 (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) commenced a two-day workshop to test and validate…
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IGAD Builds Regional Training on E-Learning Platform Administration

May 27–28, 2025 (Arta, Djibouti): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) kicked off a two-day capacity-building training for ICT system…
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IGAD Hosts Capacity Building Training in Instructional Design to Advance E-Learning Rollout

May 20, 2025 - Nairobi, Kenya: The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has launched a four-day capacity building training in…
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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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Committee of Ambassadors Boosts IGAD Budget 2023 with 10% Increments

December 10, 2022, (BISHOFTU, Ethiopia): The Committee of Ambassadors of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development yesterday convened and endorsed the…
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IGAD Is Compliant to International Standards in Financial Reporting

Sept. 3, 2019 (NAIROBI, Kenya): The Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), Amb. (Eng) Mahboub Maalim, today…

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AfDB and IGAD Strengthen Collaboration to Accelerate Regional Integration and AfCFTA Implementation

October 6, 2025 (Djibouti, Djibouti):  The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Secretariat, with its Economic Cooperation & Regional Integration Division…
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IGAD Builds a Safer Digital Future Through Regional Cyber Resilience Workshop in Djibouti

October 6–8, 2025 (Arta, Djibouti): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), through the Eastern Africa Regional Digital Integration Project (EARDIP),…
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Inaugural Meeting for the IGAD’s Horn of Africa Digital Market Integration (HDMI) Project Steering Committee

July 29, 2025 (Arta, Republic of Djibouti): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) convened the inaugural Project Steering Committee (PSC)…
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Statement of IGAD Executive Secretary and Chair of the Inter-REC/RM Coordination and Collaboration Platform Meeting

ES Statement | AU-RECs Coordination Platform Meeting 7th AU-MYCM | 12.07.2025 Opening Address H.E. WORKNEH GEBEYEHU, Ph.D IGAD EXECUTIVE SECRETARY…
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Youth as the Engine of Economic Growth in the IGAD Region

The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) region is home to one of the youngest populations in the world, with over…
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Women at the Heart of Africa’s Prosperity: IGAD’s Bold Vision for Economic Empowerment

Women are the driving force behind Africa’s economic development, playing a pivotal role in agriculture, trade, and entrepreneurship. Across the…
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Communiqué of the Meeting of the Ministers of Tourism

We, the Ministers responsible for Tourism from the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) member states, namely: the Republic of Djibouti,…
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IGAD Executive Secretary, H.E. Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu, Official Visit to the Federal Republic of Somalia

MOGADISHU, Somalia, 16 September 2024 – The Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), His Excellency Dr. Workneh…
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Intra-regional Trade and Economic Integration: The Case of IGAD Region

Introduction: History tells us that trade began as a barter system in which people exchanged one object for another. Then…
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IGAD launches the Djibouti-Ethiopia train caravan to promote regional integration

July 2, 2023 (NAGAD, Djibouti): The Intergovernmental Authority  on  Development (IGAD)  has launched Djibouti-Ethiopia railway caravan for the promotion of…
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IGAD and AfDB Collaborate for Renewable Energy for the Region

March 16, 2023 (ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), with the financial support of the African Development…
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IGAD and Partners Held a Training Workshop on the International Road Transport (TIR/eTIR) and the Conventions on the Contract for the International Carriage of Goods by Roads (CMR/eCMR)

February 3, 2023 (DJIBOUTI, Djibouti): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and some partners yesterday closed a two-day training workshop…
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Eastern Africa Regional Digital Integration Project (P176181)

Electronic Waste (E-waste) Management Plan The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Secretariat will manage environmental and social risks and impacts…
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The Regional Trade Policy 2022-2026 of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development

"This IGAD Regional Trade Policy is an important step towards the realization of the aspirations of the IGAD Member States…
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IGAD Launches its Regional Trade Policy 2022-2026

September 15, 2022 (NAIROBI, Kenya): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) today launched the IGAD Regional Trade Policy 2022-2026 in…
Impact of Covid-19 on Education systems in the IGAD region
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Impact of COVID-19 On Trade and Tourism in IGAD Region

COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the general normal life globally. The IGAD region has not been an exception to this calamity.…
IGAD Secretariat Hosting African Development Bank Project Preparation
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IGAD Secretariat Hosting African Development Bank Project Preparation Mission

March 29, 2022 (DJIBOUTI, Djibouti): The IGAD Secretariat is hosting an African Development Bank (AfDB) mission to prepare the structuring of…
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Draft National AfCFTA Implementation Strategy for Sudan Reviewed and Validated by Stakeholders

Monday, February 14, 2022:  The Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) was launched in 2018 and ratified in Niger in…
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Region to Band together in Support of the IGAD Regional Infrastructure Master Plan

  November 26, 2021 (NAIROBI, Kenya): The roundtable conference to support the implementation of the IGAD Regional Infrastructure Master Plan was…
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Development Partners Round Table Conference for IGAD Regional Infrastructure Master Plan (IRIMP), November 23 – 25, 2021 Nairobi, Kenya

Development Partners’ Roundtable on IGAD Regional Infrastructure November 23-25, 2022 Development Partners’ Roundtable on IGAD Regional Infrastructure November 23-25, 2022…
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Regional Integration In Africa – The Case Of IGAD

The Case of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Across the globe, integration has become an essential feature of today’s…
IGAD Business Forum Convene In Addis Ababa
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IGAD Business Forum Convene In Addis Ababa

The 5th IGAD Business Forum Meeting opened in Addis Ababa at Intercontinental hotel this morning with representation from the African…
Joint Steering Committee Meeting in Uganda
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IGAD Member States Scrutinise Regional Infrastructure Master Plan

Oct. 21, 2019 (ENTEBBE, Uganda): The Director of the Economic Cooperation & Regional Integration Division of the Intergovernmental Authority on…
Transport steering committee Ethiopia
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IGAD Wrap-ups Development Studies of Djibouti-Juba-Addis-Kampala Corridor

15 May 2019, NAIROBI (Kenya): The Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), H.E. Amb (Eng) Mahboub Maalim,…
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Trade ministers adopt IGAD policy framework on informal cross-border trade aimed at boosting cross-border security governance

Ministers in-charge of trade from IGAD Member States convened on 21 June in Mombasa and adopted a policy framework on…
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IGAD Signs Contract for the Development of Regional Infrastructure Master Plan

30-04-2018, Nairobi (Kenya): The Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development today signed the contract for the commencement of…
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IGAD Holds Consultations on the Protocol on Free Movement of Persons With Experts of the Government of South Sudan

24-04-2018, Kampala (Uganda): The Minister of Foreign Affairs of South Sudan, H.E. Dr Martin Elia Lomoru, and the Minister for…
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IGAD Hosts the Coordination Meeting of Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Organizations

11/12/2017, Djibouti (Djibouti): The Stakeholder’s Meeting on the Sub-regional Coordination Mechanism (SRCM) for Eastern and Southern Africa, which is being…
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IGAD Economies Scrutinized with Focus on Youth Involvement

24-09-2017, Khartoum (Sudan): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) in partnership with the Horn Economic and Social Policy Institute (HESPI)…
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IGAD Promotes Tourism in the Region

21-08-2017, Djibouti (Djibouti): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) this morning launched the IGAD Tourism Statistics Workshop for Strengthening of…

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IGAD Media Awards 2025: Celebrating Excellence in Climate Storytelling in Addis Ababa

November 30, 2025 (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia):The IGAD Media Awards 2025 concluded this evening at the Skylight Hotel, marking a powerful…
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IGAD Bids Farewell to Ambassador Ismail Wais (PhD) and Welcomes Ambassador Moussa Djama Ali as New Special Envoy to the Republic of South Sudan

December 1, 2025 (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) bids farewell to Ambassador Ismail Wais (PhD), who…
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Opening Statement from H.E. Workneh Gebeyehu for the 3rd Ministerial Stock-take Meeting of the IGAD Support Platform

OPENING STATEMENT H.E. Workneh Gebeyehu, IGAD Executive Secretary 3rd Ministerial Stock-take Meeting of the IGAD Support Platform 27th November 2025…
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OPENING STATEMENT H.E. Workneh Gebeyehu, IGAD Executive Secretary on the IGAD Ministerial Meeting on “Unlocking Pastoral Livelihoods and Livestock Development through Transboundary Cooperation”

Dr. Efa Muleta, State Minister, in the Ministry of Agriculture, representing H.E. Addisu Arega, Minister of Agriculture of the Federal…
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IGAD Concludes IGAD Anthem Member States Consultations Meeting in Kampala.

November 18-19, 2025 (Kampala, Uganda): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has taken a significant step toward creating its first-ever…
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Official speech of H.E Dr Workneh Gebeyehu, IGAD Executive Secretary, 2nd Forum of Special Envoys/Representatives Harmonizing Regional and International Mediation Efforts for the Sudan Peace Process

OPENING STATEMENT H.E. Workneh Gebeyehu, IGAD Executive Secretary  2nd Forum of Special Envoys/Representatives Harmonising Regional and International Mediation Efforts for…
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IGAD Welcomes Ethiopia’s Selection as Host of COP32 and Reaffirms Support for Africa’s Climate Leadership

November 14, DJIBOUTI, DJibouti: The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) extends its warm congratulations to the Federal Democratic Republic of…
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IGAD and the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Partner to Host the 3rd IGAD Media Awards in Addis Ababa

November 10, 2025 (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia) – The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), in partnership with the Federal Democratic Republic…
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Official Speech of H.E. Dr Workneh Gebeyehu, IGAD Executive Secretary, 25th Anniversary of the Arta Peace Conference

OFFICIAL SPEECH Workneh Gebeyehu, IGAD Executive Secretary, 25th Anniversary of the Arta Peace Conference Arta, Djibouti | 30 October 2025…
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IGAD Executive Secretary Condemns Violence in El Fasher and Urges Immediate Ceasefire to Protect Civilians in Sudan

October 28, 2025 (Djibouti, Djibouti): The Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), H.E. Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu, expresses…
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IGAD and Germany Deepen Strategic Partnership to Advance Migration Governance and Climate Resilience in the Horn of Africa

Djibouti, 9 October 2025 — The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany…
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OPENING REMARKS BY THE IGAD EXECUTIVE SECRETARY, IGAD-GERMAN CONSULTATIONS ON DEVELOPMENT COOPERATION

OPENING REMARKS IGAD EXECUTIVE SECRETARY IGAD-GERMAN CONSULTATIONS ON DEVELOPMENT COOPERATION 9th October 2025 Your Excellency, Dr. Heike Fuller, Ambassador of…
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AfDB and IGAD Strengthen Collaboration to Accelerate Regional Integration and AfCFTA Implementation

October 6, 2025 (Djibouti, Djibouti):  The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Secretariat, with its Economic Cooperation & Regional Integration Division…
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IGAD Condemns Terrorist Attack in Mogadishu and Expresses Solidarity with the People and Government of Somalia

October 5, 2025 (DJIBOUTI, Djibouti): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) strongly condemns the cowardly terrorist attack perpetrated by the…
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IGAD Advances Regional Priorities and Global Partnerships at UNGA80

New York, September 25, 2025 – The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has reinforced its global engagement during the 80th…
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IGAD Executive Secretary at #UNGA80: Championing Youth, Women, Peace, and Climate Action

September 21, 2025 (New York, USA) — The Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), H.E. Dr. Workneh…
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IGAD Executive Secretary at #UNGA80: Championing Youth, Women, Peace, and Climate Action

New York, 21 September 2025 — The Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), H.E. Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu,…
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African Union Commission (AUC) and Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) welcome the QUAD outcome on Sudan

Addis Ababa & Djibouti, September 14 2025: The AUC and IGAD have received with keen interest the Joint Statement issued by…
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IGAD Extends Condolences to Sudan Following Devastating Landslide in Darfur

September 3, 2025 (Djibouti, Djibouti) - The Executive Secretary of IGAD, H.E. Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu, expresses his deepest condolences to…
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Communiqué Second IGAD Ministerial Meeting on Enhancing Preparedness for Pandemic Response Using A One Health Approach 29th August 2025 Kampala, Republic of Uganda

We, the Ministers of Health on behalf of the relevant line ministries in the One Health domain of the Member…
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IGAD Welcomes Agreement Advancing Unity and Reconciliation in Somalia

August 27, 2025 (DJIBOUTI, Djibouti): The Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), H.E. Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu, welcomes…
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IGAD Youth Peace and Security Conference 2025

August 14, 2025 (Nairobi, Kenya): IGAD through its Peace and Security Division in collaboration with the IGAD Gender Affairs Programme,…
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Opening Remarks by H.E. Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu, IGAD Executive Secretary and Chair of the Inter-REC Coordination and Collaboration Platform of the African Union at the IGAD Youth Peace and Security Conference in Nairobi, Kenya

Opening Remarks Workneh Gebeyehu, IGAD Executive Secretary and chair of the inter-REC coordination and collaboration platform of the African Union…
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COMMUNIQUÉ of the IGAD Regional Forum for Eminent Personalities and Leaders for Peace

COMMUNIQUÉ OF THE IGAD REGIONAL FORUM FOR EMINENT PERSONALITIES AND LEADERS FOR PEACE 24th – 25th July 2025 Nairobi, Republic…
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IGAD Convenes Regional Forum of Eminent Personalities to Strengthen Peace and Preventive Diplomacy

July 24, 2025, Nairobi, Kenya – The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), in collaboration with the Government of Kenya, today…
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In Service of Peace: A Call to Our Highest Destiny H.E. Workneh Gebeyehu, Ph.D IGAD Executive Secretary and Chair of the Coordination and Collaboration Platform of Regional Economic Communities (RECs) of the African Union IGAD Regional Forum for Eminent Personalities and Leaders for Peace

Your Excellency, Prof. Kithure Kindiki, EGH, Deputy President of theRepublic of Kenya; • Hon. Hannah Cheptumo, Cabinet Secretary for Gender,…
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IGAD Hosts Inter-REC/RM CEOs Coordination Meeting on the Margins of the AU Mid-Year Meetings in Malabo

Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, 12 July 2025 – The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), under the leadership of its Executive Secretary,…
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Statement of IGAD Executive Secretary and Chair of the Inter-REC/RM Coordination and Collaboration Platform Meeting

ES Statement | AU-RECs Coordination Platform Meeting 7th AU-MYCM | 12.07.2025 Opening Address H.E. WORKNEH GEBEYEHU, Ph.D IGAD EXECUTIVE SECRETARY…
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Closing Remarks H.E. Mohamed Abdi Ware IGAD Deputy Executive Secretary Regional Dialogue on Women’s Land Rights and Climate Resilience

• Distinguished women parliamentarians, esteemed colleagues, and champions of justice, 1. As we conclude these transformative three days of dialogue,…
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Opening Address H.E. Mohamed Abdi Ware IGAD Deputy Executive Secretary Regional Dialogue On Women’s Land Rights And Climate Resilience

Your Excellency, the Deputy Speaker of the Parliament of the Republic of Kenya, • Your Excellency, the Cabinet Secretary, Ministry…

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Call for Submissions: IGAD WPS Evidence Hub

The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Gender Affairs Programme with support from the Government of Japan invites submissions for the…
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IGAD Concludes Training on Gender-Responsive Budgeting and Tracking for Programme and Procurement Staff

September 25, 2025 (Machakos, Kenya): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has successfully concluded a three-day Gender-Responsive Budgeting (GRB) and…
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IGAD Concludes Regional Workshop on Enhancing the Role of Women in Peace Processes

July 23, 2025 (Nairobi, Kenya): IGAD’s Peace and Security Division successfully concluded a three-day regional workshop on “Enhancing the Role of…
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Gender Analysis Report on the Dynamics of Forced Displacement in the IGAD Region

The IGAD region comprising hosts some of the largest refugee and internally displaced populations globally, with over 5 million refugees…
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IGAD Champions Women’s Land Rights at Uganda’s 2nd Parliamentary Symposium on Land Governance

June 27, 2025 (Kampala, Uganda): IGAD, in partnership with the Uganda Parliamentary Land Management Forum, today joined key stakeholders in…
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IGAD Engages Uganda Women Parliamentarians to Champion Land Rights and Climate Resilience

June 26, 2025 (Kampala, Uganda): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), through its Land Governance Programme, convened a high-level national…
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IGAD Convenes National Dialogue on Women Parliamentarians in Uganda

June 24, 2025 (Kampala, Uganda): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), through its Land Governance Programme, is convening a National…
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IGAD Strengthens Institutional Commitment to Gender Equality Through Senior Management Training

June 24, 2025, (Diani, Kenya) — The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), through its Gender Affairs Department, has convened a…
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IGAD Concludes Review and Validation Workshop for Customised Gender Mainstreaming Guidelines and Tools

May 20–22, 2025 (Machakos, Kenya): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), through its Gender Department, concluded a three-day workshop aimed…
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IGAD Launches a Review and Validation Workshop for the Customised Gender Mainstreaming Guidelines and Tools for IGAD Pillars / Programme Areas

May 20, 2025 (Machakos, Kenya): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), through its Gender Department, has launched a three-day Review and Validation…
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Call for Proposal: Innovation Grants for Women and Youth Peace Initiatives

Call for Proposal: Innovation Grants for Women and Youth Peace Initiatives IGAD/GENDER Innovation grants supported by the Government of Japan…
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IGAD and Japan Partner to Empower Women and Youth in Leadership and Peacebuilding

March 8, 2025 – Djibouti, Djibouti: On International Women’s Day, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and the Government of…
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Accelerate Action: Advancing Gender Equality in the IGAD Region

8 March 2025 (DJIBOUTI, Djibouti): International Women’s Day is a global platform to celebrate the achievements of women and advocate…
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Migrant and Refugee Women Catalysing Social Development within the IGAD Region

Women refugees and migrants in the IGAD region play a crucial role in social development. They create opportunities and contribute…
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Women at the Forefront of Journalism: The Crucial Role of Women in Journalism

Women journalists play a pivotal role in shaping public discourse, promoting transparency, and amplifying underrepresented voices. In the IGAD region—which…
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Women at the Heart of Africa’s Prosperity: IGAD’s Bold Vision for Economic Empowerment

Women are the driving force behind Africa’s economic development, playing a pivotal role in agriculture, trade, and entrepreneurship. Across the…
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Workshop on strengthening the WPS (Women Peace and Security)- Agenda in IGAD’s Peace and Security work

December 10-12, 2024 (DAR ES-SALAAM, Tanzania): The Peace and Security Division and IGAD Gender Unit in collaboration with Folke Bernadotte…
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IGAD Promotes the Regional Action Plan and Gender strategy to the IGAD Women Peace and Security Forum board members

December 3-4, 2024 (Mombassa, Kenya): The Peace and Security Division, in collaboration with the IGAD Gender Unit, kicks off the…
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Mentoring Women Leaders: IGAD Leadership Academy Launches Regional Training for Peace and Leadership

November 18, 2024 (MOMBASA, Kenya): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), through its Leadership Academy (ILA), has launched a Regional…
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IGAD Concludes Training to Operationalise Gender Mainstreaming Tools

Machakos, Kenya, September 5, 2024: The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has successfully wrapped up a crucial training session aimed…
Gender

IGAD celebrated International Women’s Day in Djibouti

March 8, 2024 (DJIBOUTI-VILLE, Djibouti): The intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) colorfully celebrated International Women’s Day, in a special event…
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IGAD Conducts a Gender Mainstreaming Workshop for IGAD Member States’ Legislative Bodies

February 22, 2024 (NAIROBI, Kenya): The Peace and Security Division’s Political Affairs Program successfully concluded a three-day workshop on Gender…
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Advocating for Gender-Responsive Climate Solutions Amidst Women’s Rights Challenges

IGAD joins the rest of the world in commemorating International Human Rights Day, marking the conclusion of the 16 Days…
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IGAD organises a Ministerial Meeting for the Adoption of the IGAD Regional Gender Strategy and IGAD Regional Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security.

November 29, 2023 (MOMBASA, Kenya): IGAD Member States Ministers responsible for Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment (GEWE), together with representatives…
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Gender and Power Analysis and Stakeholder Meetings Held in Kotido and Kampala, Uganda

October 06, 2023 (Kotido - Kampala, Uganda): IGAD organised a stakeholder meeting for actors implementing Gender and Climate change actions…
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IGAD conducts a Workshop on Women Peace and Security (WPS) Trends in the Region

September 16, 2023 (ADAMA , Ethiopia): The IGAD Peace and Security Division conducted a workshop on Women's Peace and Security…
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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 Holds a Conference to Operationalise it’s Women ,Peace and Security Forum

August 16, 2023 (Machakos, Kenya): The recently concluded IGAD Women, Peace and Security Forum (IWPSF) Conference has left a tremendousmark…
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IGAD holds an Experience Sharing Workshop for Experts on National Action Plans (Naps) and the Continental Results Framework-

April 5, 2023 (DJIBOUTI, Djibouti): The IGAD Peace and Security Division Concluded a 2-day experience sharing workshop in Bishoftu, Ethiopia.…
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IGAD Trains Women Entrepreneurs on Finance Literacy

March 2, 2023 (ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme…

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Opening Statement from H.E. Workneh Gebeyehu for the 3rd Ministerial Stock-take Meeting of the IGAD Support Platform

OPENING STATEMENT H.E. Workneh Gebeyehu, IGAD Executive Secretary 3rd Ministerial Stock-take Meeting of the IGAD Support Platform 27th November 2025…
Health & Social DevelopmentMigration

IGAD Executive Secretary Presides Over the 5th Annual Steering Committee Meeting of the Regional Migration Fund

November 20, 2025 (Ali Sabieh, Djibouti): The Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), H.E. Dr Workneh Gebeyehu,…
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IGAD Convenes a Regional Emergency Meeting on Confirmed Marburg Virus Outbreak in Southern Ethiopia

17th November 2025: The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), through its Regional Preparedness for Pandemic Response (PREPARE) Project supported by…
HealthHealth & Social Development

East and Southern Africa Countries Renew Commitment to Health Emergency Preparedness and Response

November 20, 2025 (Lusaka, Zambia): Delegates from participating countries in the Health Emergency Preparedness, Response and Resilience (HEPRR) programme for…
Health & Social DevelopmentMigration

IGAD and Member States strengthen coordination and management refugee protection and durable solutions in the region.

November 19, 2025 ( Djibouti City, Djibouti): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development ( IGAD) convened the second Project Steering Committee…
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IGAD to Co-Convene the 3rd Regional Advisory Committee Meeting on Health Emergency Preparedness and Resilience Program for Eastern and Southern Africa in Lusaka, Zambia

November 3, 2025 (Lusaka, Zambia): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), in collaboration with the East, Central and Southern Africa…
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IGAD Launches Regional Community of Practice on Climate and Health for Eastern and Southern Africa

November 5, 2025 (Machakos, Kenya) The IGAD Secretariat successfully convened a meeting in Machakos, Kenya, to launch the Community of…
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IGAD launches cross border education, health and informal women traders support groups in Moyale Ethiopia-Kenya cross-border area

November 1, 2025 (Moyale, Ethiopia-Kenya):  The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), under the Strengthening IGAD Migration Policy Implementation (SIMPI) project,…
Health & Social DevelopmentMigration

IGAD Climate Experts Meet on Climate Induced Mobility and Displacement in the Region

November 29, 2025 (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia):  The IGAD Secretariat in collaboration with GIZ convened a policy dialogue on Climate Change…
Health & Social DevelopmentMigration

IGAD holds Regional Learning Exchange on the Implementation of the Kampala Declaration

October 24,2025 (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD)  held a regional learning exchange event on the implementation…
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Ministerial Communiqué for the 3rd IGAD Ministerial Conference on Labour, Employment and Labour Migration

Ministerial Communiqué 3rd IGAD MINISTERIAL CONFERENCE ON LABOUR, EMPLOYMENT AND LABOUR MIGRATION. Theme: Improving Labour Migration and Mobility Governance for…
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3rd IGAD Ministerial Conference on Labour, Employment and Labour Migration Kicks Off in Nairobi, Kenya

October 20, 2025 (Nairobi, Kenya): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), in partnership with the Government of the Republic of…
Health & Social DevelopmentMigration

IGAD Conducts Technical Workshop on Harmonisation of Displacement Statistics

October 16, 2025 (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has concluded the fourth Sub Working Group Meeting…
Health & Social DevelopmentMigrationPRESS RELEASE

The 3rd IGAD Ministerial Conference on Labour, Employment and Labour Migration

October 15, 20225 (DJIBOUTI, Djibouti): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), will convene the Third IGAD Ministerial Conference on Labour,…
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IGAD and Germany Deepen Strategic Partnership to Advance Migration Governance and Climate Resilience in the Horn of Africa

Djibouti, 9 October 2025 — The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany…
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AfDB and IGAD Strengthen Collaboration to Accelerate Regional Integration and AfCFTA Implementation

October 6, 2025 (Djibouti, Djibouti):  The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Secretariat, with its Economic Cooperation & Regional Integration Division…
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IGAD Conducts Mission to Strengthen Medicines Regulation in Sao Tome & Principe

October 3, 2025 Sao Tome): The IGAD Secretariat in collaboration with the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD)’s African Medicines Regulatory…
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IGAD Rallies Stakeholders to Strengthen Health Emergency Workforce in São Tomé & Príncipe

October 2, 2025 (Sao Tome and Príncipe, Central Africa): The IGAD Secretariat partnering with the Africa Epidemiology Network (AFENET) conducted…
Health & Social DevelopmentMigration

Refugees and Asylum Seekers in the IGAD Region (2024)

Refugees and Asylum Seekers in the IGAD Region (2024). As of December 2024, the IGAD region recorded over 5.4 million…
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IGAD and Partners Mark Closure of Global Fund–Supported TB/HIV Refugee Grant with Call to Sustain Gains

September 30, 2025 (Bishoftu, Ethiopia): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), in collaboration with UNHCR, the Kenya Red Cross Society…
HealthHealth & Social Development

Enhancing Kenya-Uganda cross-border health collaboration for Heath Emergencies

September 26, 2025 (Nairobi, Kenya) The IGAD Health team, from 15th –26 September 2025 engaged stakeholders from Uganda and Kenya…
Health & Social DevelopmentMigration

IGAD, with support from the Government of Germany, Launch Regional Project to Address Human Mobility in the Context of Disasters and Climate Change

September 15, 2025 (Djibouti, Djibouti): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), with support from the Government of Germany, today launched…
Health & Social DevelopmentPeace and SecurityPRESS RELEASEPress ReleasesThe Executive Secretary

African Union Commission (AUC) and Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) welcome the QUAD outcome on Sudan

Addis Ababa & Djibouti, September 14 2025: The AUC and IGAD have received with keen interest the Joint Statement issued by…
Education & YouthHealth & Social Development

Kenya Drafts National Action Plan to Implement IGAD Child Policy Framework

September 9, 2025 (Nairobi, Kenya): In a move to align national efforts with regional child protection goals, Kenyan Government stakeholders…
Health & Social DevelopmentMigrationPRESS RELEASE

IGAD Launches Second Edition of Regional Migration Report to Drive Evidence-Based Action

September 5, 2025 (Mombasa, Kenya): The IGAD Secretariat, in collaboration with member States, and partners; IOM, Statistics Sweden, and GIZ, on…
Health & Social DevelopmentMigration

The IGAD Population and Migration Report 2025 (Second Edition)

The Second Edition of the IGAD Population and Migration Report presents an updated analysis of demographic, migration, and displacement dynamics…
Health & Social DevelopmentMigrationPRESS RELEASE

IGAD to Launch the 2nd Edition of the Regional Population and Migration Statistics Report

September 3, 2025 (Mombasa, Kenya): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) in collaboration with GIZ, Statistics Sweden, and International Organization…
HealthHealth & Social DevelopmentPRESS RELEASE

IGAD Launches the PREPARE Project to Safeguard Regional Health Security

August 29, 2025 (KAMPALA, Uganda): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), in partnership with the World Health Organisation (WHO) and…
Health & Social DevelopmentMigration

IGAD conducts Workshop on Implementing the Signed MoU and Migration and Displacement Data Sharing Protocol, in Ethiopia

August 28, 2025 (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) is convening a three-day workshop on the implementation…
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South Sudan Develops National Action Plan for IGAD Child Policy Framework

August 27, 2025 (Juba, South Sudan): Experts in Child Rights and Protection from the Government of South Sudan gathered in Juba…

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IGAD Bids Farewell to Ambassador Ismail Wais (PhD) and Welcomes Ambassador Moussa Djama Ali as New Special Envoy to the Republic of South Sudan

December 1, 2025 (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) bids farewell to Ambassador Ismail Wais (PhD), who…
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Ethiopia–Uganda Bilateral Workshop Advances Joint Action Against Human Trafficking and Smuggling

November 18–20,2025 (ENTEBBE, Uganda): The IGAD Security Sector Program (IGAD-SSP) convened a three-day bilateral workshop bringing together senior officials from…
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Official speech of H.E Dr Workneh Gebeyehu, IGAD Executive Secretary, 2nd Forum of Special Envoys/Representatives Harmonizing Regional and International Mediation Efforts for the Sudan Peace Process

OPENING STATEMENT H.E. Workneh Gebeyehu, IGAD Executive Secretary  2nd Forum of Special Envoys/Representatives Harmonising Regional and International Mediation Efforts for…
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IGAD Welcomes Ethiopia’s Selection as Host of COP32 and Commends Continental Leadership on Climate Action

November 12-13, 2025 (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia): IGAD’s Peace and Security Division successfully concluded the 3rd IGAD Governance Forum, convened under the…
IGAD Security Sector ProgramPeace and Security

IGAD Celebrating the Silver-Jubilee of The Palermo Convention against Transnational Crime on the occasion of the International Day for the Prevention of and Fight against All Forms of Transnational Organized Crime

The date of this commemoration was not chosen at random. On 15 November 2000, the General Assembly adopted the United…
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IGAD–FBA Special Envoys’ Retreat on Exchange and Collaboration for Effective Peace Processes

November 3-5, 2025 (BISHOFTU, Ethiopia): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), in partnership with the Folke Bernadotte Academy (FBA) of…
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Official Speech of H.E. Dr Workneh Gebeyehu, IGAD Executive Secretary, 25th Anniversary of the Arta Peace Conference

OFFICIAL SPEECH Workneh Gebeyehu, IGAD Executive Secretary, 25th Anniversary of the Arta Peace Conference Arta, Djibouti | 30 October 2025…
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IGAD Executive Secretary Condemns Violence in El Fasher and Urges Immediate Ceasefire to Protect Civilians in Sudan

October 28, 2025 (Djibouti, Djibouti): The Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), H.E. Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu, expresses…
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IGAD Advances Regional Priorities and Global Partnerships at UNGA80

New York, September 25, 2025 – The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has reinforced its global engagement during the 80th…
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IGAD Executive Secretary at #UNGA80: Championing Youth, Women, Peace, and Climate Action

September 21, 2025 (New York, USA) — The Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), H.E. Dr. Workneh…
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Successful Conclusion of Program Management Workshop

September 15-18, 2025 (BISHOFTU, Ethiopia): IGAD’s Peace and Security Division successfully concluded a four-day Program Management Workshop that brought together…
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African Union Commission (AUC) and Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) welcome the QUAD outcome on Sudan

Addis Ababa & Djibouti, September 14 2025: The AUC and IGAD have received with keen interest the Joint Statement issued by…
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IGAD Welcomes Agreement Advancing Unity and Reconciliation in Somalia

August 27, 2025 (DJIBOUTI, Djibouti): The Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), H.E. Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu, welcomes…
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IGAD Successfully Concludes Capacity Building Training Workshop for Ethiopia on Post-Conflict Transition

August 23, 2025 (Bishoftu, Ethiopia): the Peace and Security Division successfully concluded a three-day capacity-building training workshop on post-conflict transition. The…
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IGAD Youth Forum for Peace 2025 Annual Meeting

August 15, 2025 (NAIROBI, Kenya): IGAD’s Peace and Security Division convened the 2025 Annual Meeting of the IGAD Youth Forum…
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IGAD Youth Peace and Security Conference 2025

August 14, 2025 (Nairobi, Kenya): IGAD through its Peace and Security Division in collaboration with the IGAD Gender Affairs Programme,…
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IGAD Successfully Conducts a Capacity-Building Workshop on Post-Conflict Transition for Somalia

July 29 - August 1, 2025 (MOGADISHU, Somalia): The Peace and Security Division’s Post-Conflict Reconstruction and Development (PCRD) Unit officially…
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Speech of Commander Abebe Muluneh On behalf of Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu, IGAD Executive Secretary IGAD Executive Secretary and Chair of the Coordination and Collaboration Platform of Regional Economic Communities (RECs) of the African Union

COMMANDER ABEBE MULUNEH On behalf of Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu, IGAD Executive Secretary IGAD Executive Secretary and Chair of the Coordination…
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COMMUNIQUÉ of the IGAD Regional Forum for Eminent Personalities and Leaders for Peace

COMMUNIQUÉ OF THE IGAD REGIONAL FORUM FOR EMINENT PERSONALITIES AND LEADERS FOR PEACE 24th – 25th July 2025 Nairobi, Republic…
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IGAD Convenes Regional Forum of Eminent Personalities to Strengthen Peace and Preventive Diplomacy

July 24, 2025, Nairobi, Kenya – The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), in collaboration with the Government of Kenya, today…
GenderPeace and SecurityWomen

IGAD Concludes Regional Workshop on Enhancing the Role of Women in Peace Processes

July 23, 2025 (Nairobi, Kenya): IGAD’s Peace and Security Division successfully concluded a three-day regional workshop on “Enhancing the Role of…
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IGAD Successfully Launches the IGAD Civil Society Organisations’ (CSOs’) Forum for Peace

July 9-11 2025 (NAIROBI, Kenya): IGAD Peace and Security Division’s Post-Conflict Reconstruction and Development (PCRD) Unit successfully concluded the three-day…
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IGAD SSP Holds a Regional Workshop on Enhancing the knowledge, skills, and application of international legal instruments on transnational security threats

July 10, 2025 (BISHOFTU, Ethiopia): The IGAD Security Sector Programme (SSP) has successfully conducted a Regional Workshop on enhancing the…
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IGAD Concludes the Regional Consultative Seminar on Harnessing AI and Cybersecurity for Security, Cooperation, and Resilience

June 18-20, 2025 (NAIROBI, Kenya): IGAD Security Sector Program, through its Security Sector Program (ISSP), successfully concluded a Regional Consultative Seminar…
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IGAD and GIZ Convene a Work-Planning Workshop for Peaceful and Resilient Borderlands

May 30, 2025 (Nairobi- Kenya): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), in partnership with GIZ, successfully concluded a five-day Work…
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IGAD Statement on Africa Day 2025

IGAD Statement on Africa Day 2025 Theme: “Revisiting Our History, Shaping Our Future” AU Theme of the Year: “Justice for…
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IGAD Executive Secretary’s Statement on the Appointment of a New Prime Minister in Sudan

Djibouti, 21 May 2025 – The Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), H.E. Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu, has…
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May 12-15, 2025 (Moyale), through its Peaceful and Resilient Borderlands Programme (PRBP), conducted a baseline validation mission in two key…
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IGAD Alarmed by Escalating Tensions in the Republic of South Sudan

March 27, 2025, Djibouti: The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) expresses alarm over reports of the house arrest of H.E.…
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Youth in Peace and Security: IGAD’s Commitment to Empowering the Next Generation

The role of youth in peace and security is increasingly recognized as a crucial factor in achieving sustainable peace and…