IGAD Council of Eminent Persons Stories

IGAD Executive Secretary Workneh Gebeyehu urges elders to lead peace efforts in conflict-hit region
IGAD Executive Secretary Workneh Gebeyehu urges elders to lead peace efforts in conflict-hit region
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 24, 2025

He reminded the Council that its legitimacy is not drawn from formal authority but from earned trust.

Regional bloc IGAD inducts first ever Council of Eminent Persons
Regional bloc IGAD inducts first ever Council of Eminent Persons
Amina Wako  |  May 20, 2024

The Eminent Persons will collaborate closely with IGAD and national stakeholders to address regional challenges, seeking African solutions.

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