📣 1 Day to Go: Final Countdown | #IGADMediaAwards2025 🚨 This is your last chance. One day left to add your voice to a regional movement for climate resilience, peace, and action. 🎙️ Theme: “Storytelling for Climate Action: For a Secure, Resilient, and Stable Region” ⏳

Good people, what a journey it’s been! Excited as we count down to the gala event in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia!

Proud dad moment today at my son’s sports day. Watching his hard work pay off with a big win was truly inspiring. Well done, omera, you’ve made me proud!

The IGAD region has one of the world’s youngest populations, an opportunity that presents immense potential and complex challenges. It is our collective responsibility to create a world where young people feel valued, included, and empowered to shape their future. At the IGAD

Joined JICA President, Zambia’s Deputy President, & other leaders at a Yokohama (Japan)panel on human security & development. Highlighted the critical need to empower & engage our youth for a sustainable future.

Day 2 for the IGAD delegation in Yokahama. At #TICAD9, the Executive Secretary underscored IGAD’s steadfast partnership with its Member States, the African Union, and Japan in advancing peace, stability, and development across our region, an enduring testament to the strength

I had a fruitful meeting with H.E. Fujii Hisayuki, Japan’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs, where we exchanged views on the evolving geopolitical and security dynamics in the region. We agreed to strengthen our collaboration in advancing human security, youth empowerment,

🌍 Climate Outlook | #GHACOF71 Official Release 🌦️ The October–December 2025 forecast shows below-normal rainfall across much of the Greater Horn of Africa. The strongest signals are in southern Ethiopia, most of Somalia, eastern Kenya, and central to southern Tanzania. ⚠️ OND

IGAD was founded on the principle that collective action and regional solidarity are our greatest assets against adversity. Time and again, we have proven that when disaster strikes one, it affects all, and when one Member State strengthens its resilience, the entire region

IGAD Executive Secretary, H.E. Dr Workneh Gebeyehu, to Lead Delegation to Africa Climate Summit in Addis Ababa Read more: igad.int/igad-executive… #IGADatACS2 #ACS #ACS2

From the chains of slavery to the struggles against colonialism, Africa and the Caribbean have always carried a shared story of resilience. Today, that story continues — not of division, but of unity, dignity, and justice. This morning, I joined Heads of State and delegates at

#IGADatACS2 This morning in Addis Ababa, the IGAD Executive Secretary, H.E. Dr Workneh Gebeyehu, joined Heads of State and Government, the African Union Commission, and CARICOM: Caribbean Community leaders for the 2nd Africa–CARICOM Summit. The Summit focused on strengthening transcontinental

This morning in Addis Ababa, the IGAD Executive Secretary, Dr Workneh Gebeyehu, joined Heads of State and Government, the African Union Commission, and CARICOM: Caribbean Community leaders for the 2nd Africa–CARICOM Summit.

#IGADatACS2 This evening in Addis Ababa, the Executive Secretary, H.E. Dr Workneh Gebeyehu, joined a State Dinner hosted by H.E. Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed Ali 🇪🇹 on the margins of the 2nd Africa–CARICOM Summit. The gathering brought together Heads of State and Government, the African

Honoured to attend the State Dinner hosted by H.E. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on the margins of the 2nd Africa–CARICOM Summit, bringing together Heads of State and Government in a spirit of fraternity and solidarity, and serving as a reminder of the historic bonds uniting Africa

The African continent is richly endowed with natural resources, from oil to wind, solar, and the sea, that have the potential to transform our future if harnessed effectively. Yet, time is not on our side. We stand at a decisive juncture where bold action will define our success,

#IGADatACS2 🌍 The Africa Climate Summit opened yesterday with a symbolic tree-planting ceremony. IGAD Executive Secretary, H.E. Dr Workneh Gebeyehu, joined Africa Heads of State and Government in reaffirming Africa’s leadership in advancing nature-based solutions, restoring ecosystems,

Today marks a milestone for Ethiopia and Africa. Joined by Heads of State and Government, we launched the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, a generational dream now delivering over 5,000 MW of clean energy. This is power for homes, industries, and nations. A symbol of what