Dr Workneh Gebeyehu Stories

Ethiopia’s Grand Mufti calls for peaceful coexistence to combat violent extremism
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 21, 2024

The workshop aimed to create platforms for cooperation and coordination among religious leaders, teachers, and media practitioners, who play key roles...

IGAD launches high-level forum to boost regional security cooperation
Farhiya Hussein  |  Dec 18, 2024

The meeting, which brings together diplomats and member state officials, focuses on operationalising the Regional Cooperation and Coordination Mechani...

IGAD launches checklist for media practitioners covering violent extremism
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 17, 2024

It urges media practitioners to minimise harm, avoid bias, and exercise caution when using images and videos in stories about terrorism and violent ex...

IGAD boss Workneh Gebeyehu calls for collective action to alleviate suffering in Sudan
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Dec 16, 2024

Workneh urged regional leaders, the international community, and the conflicting parties in Sudan to let wisdom prevail and restore peace.

Over 33,000 refugees to benefit from community integration initiatives in Djibouti
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 10, 2024

He further called for the building of bridges between communities—refugees and hosts alike—and creating an environment where everyone can thrive toget...

IGAD condemns Wad al Noura massacre as Sudan crisis deepens
Hanifa Adan  |  Jun 09, 2024

On June 5, 2024, at least 150 civilians, including 35 children, lost their lives in the brutal attack.

IGAD launches East and Southern Africa's health preparedness, response and resilience programme in Kenya
Amina Wako  |  May 17, 2024

It will fund initiatives including climate change adaptation and mitigation, combatting infectious disease outbreaks, and ensuring access to high-qual...

IGAD sympathises with Kenya following flash floods, urges regional preparedness
Hanifa Adan  |  Apr 27, 2024

The ongoing countrywide heavy rains have claimed 70 lives and left 24,102 households displaced, as announced by the government.

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