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Officials said the outcome marks the result of coordinated negotiations between Somali and Congolese authorities, with the Somali Embassy in Tanzania...
IGAD Executive Secretary Dr Workneh Gebeyehu engaged with member states, international partners, and development agencies to foster cooperation and pr...
The two organisations vowed to continue engaging with governments, civil society and local communities to ensure humanitarian action translates into l...
Following the arrival of the group in Mogadishu, 22 individuals were flown on to Hargeisa in Somaliland, while the remaining 151 stayed in the capital...
The African Union has warned the continent loses billions in illicit financial flows each year. Analysts say stopping tax evasion and corruption is ju...
The Somali Civil War, which began in 1991, provoked mass displacement, both internally and externally. More than 30 years later, the situation has imp...
Local media reports indicate that the convictions are linked to trafficking activities along the dangerous "eastern route", which is commonly used by...
The road, once complete, is expected to play a major role in connecting remote parts of Northern Kenya to national and regional markets.
Working closely with IGAD and national stakeholders, the Eminent Persons will help identify African-led, practical solutions to the region’s most pres...
Before this appointment, Guang served as Deputy Special Representative for Political Affairs in South Sudan and Deputy Head of the United Nations Miss...
The team conducted site visits to the proposed bridges and one-stop border points locations in Mandera (Malka Suftu) and Rhamu, which are critical com...
The programme integrates the Inner Development Goals (IDGs) framework, focusing on inner qualities such as self-awareness, adaptability, critical thin...
IGAD Executive Secretary Workneh Gebeyehu emphasised that despite the region’s complex security threats, they also offer a chance to develop homegrown...
The report notes that the ongoing conflict in Northern Ethiopia is likely to continue to prevent the return movements of migrants stranded in transit...
Countries such as central Sudan, eastern South Sudan, parts of Ethiopia, western Kenya, and eastern Uganda could see a 55 per cent probability of abov...
The organisation further noted that policy responses by governments, humanitarian, and development actors are often framed through a rural lens, and t...
Fatalities and injuries during the period more than doubled compared to the previous quarter, with over 1,300 deaths and more than 400 injuries report...
The corridor project includes a road network that links Berbera Port in Somaliland with Ethiopia’s capital. It is expected to support regional trade a...
A joint communique issued after their meeting at Nakasero State House in Kampala said the two leaders discussed various issues of importance to both c...
Forecasters warn of potentially depressed rainfall in upcoming months, particularly in northern counties, further exacerbating food insecurity and com...
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan compared the Ankara Declaration to the Development Road project, calling it a similarly strategic initiative with...
Given the growing geopolitical interest in the Horn of Africa, Ethiopia's membership will allow it to counter external influence while promoting its o...
An early to normal onset of rains is expected in most areas, though ICPAC said delays are likely in central Kenya, southern Ethiopia, and central Soma...
With international cooperation and a commitment to reforms, Somalia is poised to rebuild its economy and improve the lives of its citizens.
The decision follows a strategic review of the EU's engagement in Somalia and the Horn of Africa, aiming to address evolving security challenges and e...
To address these rising challenges, the Kenyan government has been strengthening its border security and enforcement of immigration laws.
The project seeks to adopt local solutions to issues that predispose populations to violent extremism and other forms of conflict.
The meeting further delved into the crisis in Sudan and its regional repercussions and the situation in Somalia.
Workneh visited Mogadishu for high-level consultations with the Somali government,
An important turning point in the current investigation of the HoAGDP's implementation has been reached with the recent engagement of the National Lan...
