Did you know that, by 2030, the African continent will be home to nearly one billion young people? Today, the #IGAD region is home to over 260 million people, more than 60% of whom are below the age of 35. “This is not just a statistic. It is a reality that the future of our

Arrived in Juba, South Sudan for a two-day mission focused on progress implementation of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS), and underscoring the critical need for its timely and full execution. In my initial meeting with H.E.

Held productive consultations with H.E. Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel Kuol, Vice President and Chairperson of the Economic Cluster of the Republic of South Sudan. We discussed key issues related to collaborative peace efforts and the implementation of the Revitalized Agreement on the

An honour to be hosted by H.E. Mahmoud Ali youssouf to the first ever working lunch with Permanent Representatives to the African Union to discuss the full operationalization of the Protocol on Relations with RECs & RMs. We welcome this reset of an important relationship.

On behalf of IGAD Executive Secretary H.E. Dr Workneh Gebeyehu, Chief of Staff Mr. Mubarak Mabuya met with the French Special Envoy to Sudan and the Horn of Africa, Amb. Bertrand Cochery. The meeting explored shared priorities and avenues to deepen IGAD–France cooperation in the region.

On behalf of IGAD, I extend warm congratulations to the people and Government of South Sudan on your 14th Independence Day. This day is a testament to the resilience and hope of a proud nation. IGAD remains committed to supporting South Sudan on its path to peace, unity, and

Under its convening mandate, IGAD has brought together women parliamentarians and leadership, duty bearers & experts from across the region in Machakos, Kenya for a Regional Dialogue on Gender, Land and Climate Resilience. Headline by Hon Irene Mayaka, Chairperson of the

To elevate women from micro to macro status, AU Strategy for Gender Equality & Women’s Empowerment outlines pathways to achieve holistic empowerment of women. This film documents the progress & impact of efforts aimed at closing the gender gap. Full film🎬ow.ly/jqqm50QkY6E

Multilateralism is not just a principle — it is part of Africa’s DNA. Our history, resilience, and future are rooted in unity and collective action. Honoured to attend the 47th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea. On the margins of this

#AfricaTeam Roundtable #Agenda2063 #RegionalIntegration Venue: A302, 3rd Floor, Sipopo Conference Centre, Equatorial Guinea

Africa’s transformation will move at the speed of our roads, rails, and regulations. At the 3rd Coordination Meeting of Heads of RECs on the implementation of AfCFTA, I reaffirmed IGAD’s commitment to accelerating regional integration through infrastructure, policy coherence,

I am honoured to host the Inter-REC/RM CEOs Coordination Meeting on the margins of the AU meetings in Malabo. Grateful to H.E. @YMahmoudAli for his leadership and steadfast support to the RECs, and to my fellow CEOs for their dedication to this important platform. As Platform

IGAD Hosts Inter-REC/RM CEOs Coordination Meeting on the Margins of AU Mid-Year Meetings in Malabo Today, IGAD Executive Secretary H.E. Dr Workneh Gebeyehu hosted the Inter-REC/RM CEOs Coordination Meeting in Malabo, chaired by African Union Chair H.E. @Ymahmoudali. The meeting

Kudos Dr Workneh Gebeyehu for leading this effort as part of the IGAD Secretariat chairmanship of the inter-REC platform — to forge a stronger AUC-REC/RM relationship in furtherance of the goal of a more perfect African Union

At the 7th AU Mid-Year Coordination Meeting in Malabo, we stand at a critical juncture, not just to reflect, but to redefine Africa’s path forward. The alignment between the African Union and Regional Economic Communities is no longer optional, it is essential. Our strength lies

Gratitude to H.E. Dr Workneh Gebeyehu for the trust in appointing me to lead #IDDRSI. I’m inspired by the mission ahead, working together to ensure a more #resilient and secure #IGAD region

I am pleased to sign an €8 million Grant Agreement with the Federal Republic of Germany, through Bundesentwicklungsministerium and KfW Bankengruppe, to scale up IGAD’s Regional Migration Fund (RMF) Phase IV. This support will expand our reach along key migration corridors - Moyale, Togwajale, and Nimule–Elegu

Today, I received H.E. Ambassador Hu Bin, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Djibouti and accredited to IGAD, for an exchange on regional issues. We also signed a grant agreement aimed at strengthening institutional support to IGAD. I am grateful for China’s

Pandemic preparedness and response are not the mandate of a single institution, they require joint ownership, strategic alignment, and collective action across sectors, borders and partners. This week, I had the privilege of leading the IGAD technical team to Ethiopia for

#IGADHealth 🎯The #3days validation meeting for the Regional Health Financing Strategy and the Feasibility Study on the establishment of a #RegionalHealthOrganisation has concluded in #Entebbe, Uganda. Major outcomes from the meeting include; ✅The IGAD Regional Health