IGAD region Stories

East Africa to simplify cross-border travel and work through IGAD single visa initiative
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 24, 2025

A major resolution from the conference focused on the proposed IGAD Single Visa for non-IGAD citizens, designed to simplify tourism, trade, and invest...

Kenya backs IGAD peace plan centring women and youth in conflict mediation
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 24, 2025

CS Cheptumo noted that although women and youth have historically played informal yet effective roles in reconciliation and dialogue, their inclusion...

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