The Week at #IGAD: August 18- August 22, 2024 Top stories: . The IGAD Member States' Regional Consultative Meeting on the 4th CAADP Biennial Performance took place in Entebbe, Uganda. . The IGAD Deputy Executive Secretary, alongside delegates from Member States, Partners, and

The Week at IGAD Secretariat: August 18- August 22, 2024. IGAD Spokesperson

Exciting Opportunity Alert! We are seeking for passionate and professional individuals to join the ICPALD as Assistant Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer, Senior Dryland Development Expert, and Senior Livestock Trade Expert based in our office in #Kenya. Apply now:

#IGAD Women: Pioneers of Peace and Security in the Region. IGAD and its Member States have made significant strides in advancing the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) agenda. Over the years, we have fostered robust networks of women leaders and mediators across the continent. The

Earlier today, CEWARN Director Camlus Omogo received a delegation from the UN Association of Germany led by Dr. Ekkehard Griep. The delegation that comprises representatives of German public, private, and academic institutions learnt about CEWARN's early warning and response work.

The High Level Mediation for South Sudan, led by Chief Mediator Lt. Gen. Lazaro Sumbeiywo (Rtd) held a productive meeting with H.E President Salva Kiir Mayardit during his official visit to Kenya for the Africa Union Chairmanship launch. The mediation team provided a

The Centre is grateful to have participated in the 6th Annual African Counter Improvised Explosive Devices (C-IED) Conference organised by British Peace Support Team (Africa) in collaboration with International Peace Support Training Centre -Kenya US Dept of State INL & UNMAS. Confident that the best practices and knowledge shared to combat the IEDs

Today, the Division hosted a vibrant farewell party for the outgoing EU Head of Cooperation, Mr. Thomas Huyghebaert. We celebrate his dedication and invaluable contributions to our shared mission of upholding peace and stability in the region. Wishing him continued success in his

See a counter and alternative message developed by youth in a previous strategic communication training organized by the Centre to dissuade young women from joining violent extremist groups as jihadi brides at: youtu.be/WfSgly5Xfto?si…. Development and dissemination of counter and

Did you know? The IGAD region is home to the world's largest camel population and is the leading producer of camel milk and meat globally. The IGAD region has the highest density of camels in the world and is already the largest producer of camel milk and meat, with export of

I am honoured to lead IGAD team and participate at the 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit, which will take place in Beijing from September 4 to 6. This is a crucial opportunity to explore fresh avenues for partnership, sustainable development, and regional

Excitement at our offices today as the Division hosted a warm welcome party for our new Acting Director, Commander Abebe Muluneh. He reaffirmed his commitment to the IGAD vision and is eager to lead the Division in advancing regional peace and stability. #IGAD #PeaceAndSecurity

On the side line of China Africa conference in Beijing I met with foreign ministers of IGAD member states and exchanged views on the regional issues and discussed preparations for the next council of ministers meeting.

Glad to welcome to IGAD HQ in Djibouti, the Secretary General Dini Abdalla, Djibouti Ministry of Environment and Samatar, Djibouti Port Authority, accompanied by some members of the COP 29 preparation committee We discussed how to leverage Djibouti’s Chairmanship of IGAD to put

IGAD Deputy Executive Secretary, Mohamed Abdi Ware, recently hosted Ms. Berryl Asiago and Dominique Papisca from the Tony Blair Institute (TBI) in Djibouti. The meeting also included Secretary General Dini Abdalla from the Djibouti Ministry of Environment and Samatar from the Djibouti

The Amhara National Regional State Peace Council paid a courtesy visit to the Division, where they were warmly received by the Director Commander Abebe Muluneh. The discussions centred on key issues of peace and stability. #IGAD #Peace #Security

Glad to welcome to IGAD Ms Ruth Bigalke-Nolan, GiZ Deputy Country Director, Djibouti/Ethiopia, who came to introduce the new Country Team. GiZ manages a big portfolio for IGAD, and we discussed how to leverage our different comparative advantages to deal with issues in

Honoured to receive H.E Stian Christensen, the Ambassador of Norway to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia & Permanent Representative to the African Union at PSD office. We agrred to enhance IGAD-Norway Collaboration. #IGAD #Norway #Peace #Security #Partnership

Today, H.E Stian Christensen (Stian Christensen), the Ambassador of Norway to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia & Permanent Representative to the African Union paid a courtesy visit to the Division, and was warmly received by Director Commander Abebe Muluneh , and the