#IGADAtTICAD9 The IGAD Executive Secretary, H.E. Dr Workneh Gebeyehu, joined African Heads of State and Government, the Prime Minister of Japan H.E. Shigeru Ishiba, the UN Secretary-General H.E. António Guterres, and the Chairperson of the African Union Commission H.E. Mahmoud Ali youssouf at

#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

#IGADatACS2 IGAD congratulates the Government and people of Ethiopia on the historic launch of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). IGAD Executive Secretary, H.E. Dr Workneh Gebeyehu, joined Heads of State and Government at this milestone event, which stands as a symbol of

📢 IGAD STVS Community Outreach On 13 September, the Year 3 Veterinary students led by Dr. Abdullahi Mohamed Nur conducted a field tour in Votka village, Sheikh District to support sheep and goat herding families. The visit followed a community complaint about a disease causing

On behalf of H.E. Dr Workneh Gebeyehu, I was honoured to join Mr. Mubarak Mabuya, Regional Platform Coordinator, IGAD Drought Disaster Resilience & Sustainability Initiative (IDDRSI), IGAD colleagues and delegates for the IDDRSI engagement on advancing Results-Based Management

🌍 Charting the Way Forward: Kenya & IGAD Commit to Action Day 2 of the National Blue Economy Coordination Platform workshop in Nairobi concluded with clear, actionable recommendations to integrate BE into Kenya’s national plans & mobilise resources for implementation. ✨ ✅ A

IGAD and Partners Mark Closure of Global Fund–Supported TB/HIV Refugee Grant with Call to Sustain Gains Read more: igad.int/igad-and-partn…

#IGADinGhana | Learning, Sharing, Transforming: The IGAD Land Governance Exchange The IGAD Land Governance Programme Learning Exchange in Accra is moving forward with dynamic discussions and field visits that connect policy with practice. ✅ Exploring reforms in digitisation,

IGAD Senior Management Meeting Convenes in Djibouti to Advance Strategic Review This morning in Djibouti, IGAD’s Senior Management gathered to reflect on progress and chart the organisation’s next strategic direction. The two-day Senior Management Meeting provides a platform for

IGAD Committee of Ambassadors Meets on Regional Priorities The IGAD Committee of Ambassadors convened today to deliberate on key regional priorities advancing peace, security, and resilience across the Horn of Africa. The meeting reaffirmed Member States’ commitment to regional

New data by IRENA shows: Tripling renewables & doubling energy efficiency by 2030 is within reach. But we need to pick up the pace. As António Guterres said: "We must step up, scale up & speed up the just energy transition – for everyone, everywhere." 👉bit.ly/3J8SlyX

Carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere soared to a new record in 2024, committing the planet to rising temperatures for years to come World Meteorological Organization warns that mounting emissions are trapping more heat and fueling extreme weather. wmo.int/news/media-cen…

📍Mombasa, Kenya | 🗓️15-17 October 2025 Event: IGAD Regional Participatory #Rangeland Management (PRM) Forum 📸Taking stock of current status, challenges & opportunities of PRM implementation across #IGAD Member States to: ✅Gain consensus on policy & institutional frameworks

IGAD Reaffirms Commitment to Cross-Border Development at the 26th Horn of Africa Initiative Meetings H.E. @Mawareso, Deputy Executive Secretary of IGAD, represented the Executive Secretary at the 26th Horn of Africa Initiative meetings, reaffirming IGAD’s strong commitment to

IGAD Strengthens Engagement with the World Bank on Regional Development Priorities On the sidelines of the World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington DC, the IGAD Deputy Executive Secretary, H.E. @Mawareso, engaged with senior World Bank officials to advance ongoing collaboration

It is with profound sadness and a heavy heart that I learned of the passing of Grand Mufti Haji Umar Idris, the former President of the Ethiopian Islamic Affairs Supreme Council. His unwavering dedication to fostering unity, promoting Islamic through and guiding the faithful

LIVE: Experts Meeting for the 3rd IGAD Ministerial Conference on Labour, Employment and Labour Migration. #IGADFreeMovement x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

📢The 3rd IGAD Ministerial Conference on Labour, Employment and Labour Migration has officially kicked off in Nairobi, Kenya with the opening of the Experts Meeting. The two-day technical session brings together experts from #IGAD Member States to shape regional policies on