IGAD Stories

Kenya's international membership dues hit Sh7.75 billion in 2024, new report shows
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 04, 2025

All payments are centralised through the National Treasury, with ministries submitting invoices for international obligations.

Sudan to rejoin IGAD after 11-month suspension
Mwangi Maina  |  Dec 30, 2024

The suspension, initially announced in January, came as a protest against decisions made during an IGAD summit in Uganda, where RSF commander Hamdan D...

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 calls on media to counter terrorist propaganda on social media
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 17, 2024

IGAD is in the process of reviewing its Counter Terrorism strategy to adapt it to the changes that have occurred in the region.

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...

Somalia's Sadia Nur elected new IGAD Director
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Dec 07, 2024

Sadiya said that the forum was a tool of change and she hopes to inspire Somali women and others in the region to lead boldly.

IGAD reaffirms commitment in tackling challenges in regional blue economy
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 27, 2024

This strategy is designed to guide member states in effectively tackling critical challenges to the growth of the blue economy.

IGAD proposes African peacekeeping force to oversee Sudan's ceasefire deal
Amina Wako  |  Nov 18, 2024

The IGAD Special Envoy to Sudan has proposed the Peace and Security Contingency Mechanism (PSCM), a non-combatant peacekeeping and observatory body un...

Kenya and Somalia record gains in security operations against Al-Shabaab - IGAD
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 01, 2024

The report noted that terrorist attacks were primarily carried out using small arms and light weapons at 60 per cent, while explosives and bombs accou...

IGAD, African Council of Religious Leaders push for peace in the Horn of Africa
Amina Wako  |  Oct 29, 2024

In a joint statement, the two organisations expressed their commitment to collaborative peacebuilding efforts with a focus on reconciliation and heali...

IGAD hosts national consultations on protection of children's rights in Nairobi
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 22, 2024

Child experts in the member countries have shared their input in the draft that also captures the voices of children from across the member states.

IGAD names Ethiopia PM Abiy Ahmed as tourism champion for three-year term
Issa Hussein  |  Sep 19, 2024

Workneh Gebeyehu, the IGAD Executive Secretary, extended his congratulations to Abiy on his new role, expressing optimism about the future of the regi...

IGAD boss Workneh Gebeyehu says Somalia crucial in ensuring regional stability
Mwangi Maina  |  Sep 18, 2024

Workneh visited Mogadishu for high-level consultations with the Somali government,

Nearly a million Kenyans face acute food insecurity - report
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 06, 2024

5.7 million people are under food stress, 894,557 are in a crisis, and 42,668 are in an emergency situation.

IGAD member states urged to prioritise children in policy implementation
Amina Wako  |  Aug 25, 2024

Children in IGAD member states represent a significant proportion of the population, ranging from 36 per cent in Djibouti to as high as 54 per cent in...

Four dead as fire razes a section of Nairobi’s Toi Market
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 03, 2024

Firefighters from the Nairobi County Government arrived hours later, but the fire had already spread quickly.

Brigadier Paul Njuguna takes helm of KDF's Strategic Communications Unit
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 26, 2024

Before his appointment to Stratcomm, Njuguna has been serving as Head of Postgraduate Studies and Director of Corporate Communications at the National...

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