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IGAD Conducted Bi-annual land Actors Planning Meeting in South Sudan

November 23, 2024
November 21, 2024 (Juba, South Sudan): IGAD, has over the past years, developed frameworks to guide Member States improve land…
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OFFICIAL STATEMENT IGAD Media Awards 2024 H.E. Workneh Gebeyehu, IGAD Executive Secretary

October 25, 2024
Our chief guest Hon. Aden Bare Duale, Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry, representing His Excellency, Dr.…
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Official Statement H.E. Workneh Gebeyehu (PhD) IGAD Executive Secretary Launch of the IGAD Sustainable Tourism Master Plan (STMP) 2024-2034

September 19, 2024
Salutations Your Excellency Amb. Nassie Chali, Minister of Tourism for the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and our gracious host.…
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Opening Statement H.E. Workneh Gebeyehu (PhD) IGAD Executive Secretary Joint UN-IGAD High-Level Consultations on Peace and Security Developments in the Horn of Africa

September 15, 2024
Salutations Your Excellency Hannah Tetteh, UN Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Esteemed partners and IGAD colleagues, Introduction As…
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Remarks by H.E Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu, IGAD Executive Secretary, on the Occasion of International Youth Day, 2024

August 12, 2024
Today, as we celebrate International Youth Day, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) acknowledges the invaluable contributions of young people…
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Remarks by H.E Dr Workneh Gebeyehu, IGAD Executive Secretary at Mediation Planning Retreat on Sudan

July 26, 2024
Excellency Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Djibouti and Chairperson of IGAD Council of Ministers,…
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Statement by H.E Dr Workneh Gebeyehu, IGAD Executive Secretary at the Opening of the Preparatory Meeting for the Sudan All-Inclusive Political Dialogue, Wednesday 10th July 2024, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

July 10, 2024
Excellency, Moussa Faki Mahamat, Chairperson, AU Commission, Excellency, Mohammed Ibn Chambas, Chairperson, AU High Level Panel, Excellency, Bankole Adeoye, AU…
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𝐈𝐆𝐀𝐃’𝐬 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲, 𝐇.𝐄. 𝐃𝐫. 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐧𝐞𝐡 𝐆𝐞𝐛𝐞𝐲𝐞𝐡𝐮’𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐓𝐨𝐤𝐲𝐨 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 (𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟏𝟎-𝟏𝟒, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒)

June 14, 2024
This week in Tokyo, Japan, IGAD's Executive Secretary, H.E. Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu, led a highly successful mission aimed at strengthening…
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Opening Remarks by H.E Workneh Gebeyehu (PhD) IGAD Executive Secretary at the Launching Event of the Health Emergency, Preparedness, Response, and Resilience (HEPRR) Multiphase Programmatic Approach (MPA) Nairobi, Republic of Kenya

May 15, 2024
Excellency, Susan Nakhumicha, Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Health, Republic of Kenya Excellencies- Ministers from participating countries- Republic of São Tomé…
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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

March 29, 2024
Honorable Yolanda Awel Deng, Minister of Health, Republic of South Sudan Ambassadors, Head of the EU Delegation to Republic of…
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Official Remarks by Workneh Gebeyehu (PhD), IGAD Executive Secretary on the High-Level Event of The IGAD Support Platform and its Solutions Initiative for the Refugee Situation in Sudan and South Sudan

December 15, 2023
Your Excellency, Demeke Mekonen Hassen, Deputy Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia; Your Excellency Hon. Said Nouh…
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Opening Statement of the IGAD Executive Secretary, H.E. Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu, at the 41st Extraordinary Assembly of IGAD Heads of State and Government

December 9, 2023
Your Excellency, Ismaïl Omar Guelleh, President of the Republic of Djibouti, Chair and Host of the Inter-Governmental Authority on Development…
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Opening Statement Workneh Gebeyehu, IGAD Executive Secretary IGAD COP28 High-Level Presidential Event on Climate, Peace and Security in the Horn of Africa Monday, 4th December 2023

December 4, 2023
Your Excellency Ismaïl Omar Guelleh, President of the Republic of Djibouti and Chairperson of the IGAD Assembly of Heads of…
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Opening Statement Workneh Gebeyehu, IGAD Executive Secretary IGAD COP28 High-Level Presidential Event on Climate, Peace and Security in the Horn of Africa Monday, 4th December 2023

December 4, 2023
• Your Excellency Ismaïl Omar Guelleh, President of the Republic of Djibouti and Chairperson of the IGAD Assembly of Heads…
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Official Statement Workneh Gebeyehu, IGAD Executive Secretary Launch of the IGAD Climate Adaptation Strategy (2023 – 2030) Under the Cop28 Declaration on Climate, Relief, Recovery and Peace Sunday, 3rd December 2023

December 3, 2023
Excellencies, Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen, As we gather at the 28th annual climate conference, and this historic inaugural Global…
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Intervention Statement Workneh Gebeyehu, IGAD Executive Secretary From Relief to Climate-Resilient Development: Scaling up Integrated Resilience Actions to Protect People, Planet and Reduce Future Humanitarian Needs Sunday, 3rd December 2023

December 3, 2023
Esteemed participants, we extend our gratitude to the United Arab Emirates for hosting COP28, where we are united as a…
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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

November 29, 2023
OFFICIAL STATEMENT WORKNEH GEBEYEHU, IGAD EXECUTIVE SECRETARY High Level Ministerial Meeting for the adoption of the IGAD Regional Gender Strategy…
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Official Statement Workneh Gebeyehu, IGAD Executive Secretary 1st Edition of the Annual IGAD Media Awards Sunday, 26th November 2023

November 29, 2023
Ladies and gentlemen, esteemed journalists, distinguished guests, Today marks another historic moment for IGAD as we gather for the first-ever…
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ES Keynote Statement at the Africa Climate Summit High-Level Ministerial Dialogue.

September 4, 2023
KEYNOTE STATEMENT WORKNEH GEBEYEHU, IGAD EXECUTIVE SECRETARY AFRICA CLIMATE SUMMIT HIGH-LEVEL MINISTERIAL DIALOGUE Climate Security: Resilience, Fragility & Displacement in…
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Opening Remarks H.E. Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu, IGAD Executive Secretary Workshop on a Single IGAD Visa 28th August, 2023

August 29, 2023
My esteemed Members of the IGAD Family; Distinguished guests; Ladies and gentlemen, Good Morning, I extend my warmest greetings and…
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Chatham House Address Workneh Gebeyehu, IGAD Executive Secretary, IGAD’s Evolution: Furthering Regional Stability and Integration Tuesday, 11th July 2023

July 12, 2023
It is with great pleasure that I come before you today at Chatham House, an institution renowned for its commitment…
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Official Statement Workneh Gebeyehu, IGAD Executive Secretary Heads of State and Government Meeting of the IGAD Quartet Group of Countries on Peace and Stability in the Republic of Sudan Monday 10th June 2023

July 11, 2023
H.E. Dr. WILLIAM SAMOEI RUTO, President of the Republic of Kenya and Chair of the IGAD Quartet Group of Countries;…
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Official Statement Workneh Gebeyehu, IGAD Executive Secretary, the IGAD Train Mission for Regional Integration a Joint Ethiopia-Djibouti Collaboration Under the Overall Leadership of IGAD Sunday 2nd July 2023

July 2, 2023
Your Excellency, Siraj Omar Abdulkader, Secretary General of the Ministry of Interior of Djibouti, head of delegation and representative of…
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Official Statement of the IGAD Executive Secretary H.E. Workneh Gebeyehu (PhD) on the 14th Ordinary Assembly of the IGAD Heads of State and Government

June 12, 2023
OFFICIAL STATEMENT H.E. Workneh Gebeyehu Executive Secretary, IGAD 14th Ordinary Assembly of the IGAD Heads of State and Government Monday, 12th June…
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Opening Statement Workneh Gebeyehu, IGAD Executive Secretary IGAD PSD Partners Meeting on the Regional Peace and Security Tuesday 30th May 2023

May 31, 2023
Excellencies Ambassadors, Esteemed IGAD Partners Invited Dignitaries, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, All Protocols Observed. I am honored by your presence…
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Official Statement Workneh Gebeyehu, IGAD Executive Secretary 1156th Virtual HoSG Meeting of the Peace and Security Council of the African Union on the Situation in Sudan Saturday 27th May 2023

May 27, 2023
Your Excellency Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, President of the Republic of Uganda and Chairperson of the Peace and Security Council for…
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Official Remarks Workneh Gebeyehu (PhD), IGAD Executive Secretary Enhancing Capacity of Regional Criminal Justice System in P/CVE: Integrating Gender Perspectives in Investigation, Prosecution and Adjudication of Terrorism and Violent Extremism Cases Thursday, 25 May, 2023 | Shashamane, Ethiopia

May 27, 2023
Good morning, distinguished ladies and gentlemen,  It gives me great delight to welcome all of you to Shashamane, the place…