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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
December 1, 2025 (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) bids farewell to Ambassador Ismail Wais (PhD), who…
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IGAD and Japan Strengthen Cooperation to Support Peace Efforts in Sudan

November 23, 2025
November 23, 2025 (Djibouti, Djibouti): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and the Government of Japan have reaffirmed their shared…
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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 12, 2025
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 and the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Partner to Host the 3rd IGAD Media Awards in Addis Ababa

November 10, 2025
November 10, 2025 (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia) – The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), in partnership with the Federal Democratic Republic…
Peace and SecurityPRESS RELEASEPress ReleasesThe Executive Secretary

IGAD Executive Secretary Condemns Violence in El Fasher and Urges Immediate Ceasefire to Protect Civilians in Sudan

October 28, 2025
October 28, 2025 (Djibouti, Djibouti): The Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), H.E. Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu, expresses…
Health & Social DevelopmentMigrationPRESS RELEASE

3rd IGAD Ministerial Conference on Labour, Employment and Labour Migration Kicks Off in Nairobi, Kenya

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

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

October 16, 2025
October 15, 20225 (DJIBOUTI, Djibouti): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), will convene the Third IGAD Ministerial Conference on Labour,…
Agriculture and EnvironmentHealth & Social DevelopmentPRESS RELEASEPress ReleasesThe Executive Secretary

IGAD and Germany Deepen Strategic Partnership to Advance Migration Governance and Climate Resilience in the Horn of Africa

October 9, 2025
Djibouti, 9 October 2025 — The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany…
Executive SecretaryPRESS RELEASEThe Executive Secretary

IGAD Condemns Terrorist Attack in Mogadishu and Expresses Solidarity with the People and Government of Somalia

October 5, 2025
October 5, 2025 (DJIBOUTI, Djibouti): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) strongly condemns the cowardly terrorist attack perpetrated by the…
Executive SecretaryPeace and SecurityPRESS RELEASEThe Executive Secretary

IGAD Advances Regional Priorities and Global Partnerships at UNGA80

September 26, 2025
New York, September 25, 2025 – The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has reinforced its global engagement during the 80th…
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IGAD Joins International Partners in Urging De-escalation and Inclusive Peace Process in Sudan

September 26, 2025
New York, September 25, 2025 – On the margins of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80),…
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IGAD Inaugurates Permanent Observer Mission to the United Nations in New York

September 26, 2025
New York, September 25, 2025– The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) today officially opened its Permanent Observer Mission Office to…
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IGAD and Geneva Call Unite to Protect Civilians and Advance Peace in the Horn of Africa

September 25, 2025
New York, September 25, 2025 - The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and Geneva Call have taken a significant step…
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IGAD Executive Secretary at #UNGA80: Championing Youth, Women, Peace, and Climate Action

September 21, 2025
New York, 21 September 2025 — The Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), H.E. Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu,…
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

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

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

September 9, 2025
September 5, 2025 (Mombasa, Kenya): The IGAD Secretariat, in collaboration with member States, and partners; IOM, Statistics Sweden, and GIZ, on…
Agriculture and EnvironmentPRESS RELEASE

IGAD Executive Secretary to Lead Delegation to Africa Climate Summit 2 in Addis Ababa

September 3, 2025
Djibouti, September 3, 2025 – The Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), H.E. Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu, will…
Health & Social DevelopmentMigrationPRESS RELEASE

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

September 3, 2025
September 3, 2025 (Mombasa, Kenya): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) in collaboration with GIZ, Statistics Sweden, and International Organization…
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IGAD Extends Condolences to Sudan Following Devastating Landslide in Darfur

September 3, 2025
September 3, 2025 (Djibouti, Djibouti) - The Executive Secretary of IGAD, H.E. Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu, expresses his deepest condolences to…
HealthHealth & Social DevelopmentPRESS RELEASE

IGAD Launches the PREPARE Project to Safeguard Regional Health Security

August 29, 2025
August 29, 2025 (KAMPALA, Uganda): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), in partnership with the World Health Organisation (WHO) and…
Peace and SecurityPRESS RELEASEPress ReleasesThe Executive Secretary

IGAD Welcomes Agreement Advancing Unity and Reconciliation in Somalia

August 27, 2025
August 27, 2025 (DJIBOUTI, Djibouti): The Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), H.E. Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu, welcomes…
HealthHealth & Social DevelopmentPRESS RELEASE

IGAD to Launch Regional Pandemic Preparedness and Response Project in Kampala, Uganda

August 19, 2025
August 15, 2025 (Kampala, Uganda)– The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) is set to launch its Pandemic Preparedness and Response (PREPARE)…
Agriculture and EnvironmentIGAD Blue EconomyPRESS RELEASE

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

August 14, 2025
High-Level IGAD Technical Consultation Workshop Establishment of Fisheries Forum Agency and Regional MCS Coordination Centre Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – 14…
Peace and SecurityPRESS RELEASEPress ReleasesThe Executive Secretary

IGAD Convenes Regional Forum of Eminent Personalities to Strengthen Peace and Preventive Diplomacy

July 24, 2025
July 24, 2025, Nairobi, Kenya – The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), in collaboration with the Government of Kenya, today…
Executive SecretaryPRESS RELEASEThe Executive Secretary

IGAD Executive Secretary Leads Delegation to 7th AU Mid-Year Coordination Meeting in Malabo

July 9, 2025
July 9, 2025 (Malabo, Equatorial Guinea): The Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), H.E. Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu,…
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IGAD Executive Secretary Commends the Parliament of the Republic of Kenya for Approving the IGAD Treaty

May 27, 2025
Djibouti, 27 May 2025 – The Secretariat of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) extends its appreciation to the Parliament…
Political AffairsPRESS RELEASEPress ReleasesSudanThe Executive Secretary

IGAD Executive Secretary’s Statement on the Appointment of a New Prime Minister in Sudan

May 21, 2025
Djibouti, 21 May 2025 – The Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), H.E. Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu, has…