IGAD Secretariat 70d ago

8 April 2026, Wajir, Kenya: The IGAD Centre for Pastoral Areas and Livestock Development (ICPALD), under the PASSAGE Project and in collaboration with NDMA, convened stakeholders to pilot community-led drought risk narratives for the Somali Cluster. The initiative integrates scientific forecasts with local knowledge to strengthen anticipatory action. 8 April 2026, Naivasha, Kenya: The IGAD Centre for Pastoral Areas and Livestock Development (ICPALD) convened a workshop to develop practical tools and guidelines for the PRM manual, aimed at strengthening the capacity of extension workers and improving uptake of resilience approaches across Member States. 9 April 2026, Nairobi, Kenya: At the Mashariki Cooperation Conference, the IGAD Executive Secretary highlighted the importance of African-led security cooperation, warning of emerging threats such as misinformation and digital manipulation. 9 April 2026, Nairobi, Kenya: The IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) hosted a delegation from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology to advance collaboration on AI and climate science. Discussions focused on establishing a DAAD-funded Centre of Excellence for Applied and Responsible AI in Africa. 9 April 2026, Juba, South Sudan: IGAD reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive dialogue through participation in a Trilateral Mechanism briefing led by AU High Representative H.E. Jakaya Kikwete. The organisation reiterated support for the C5 Plus framework and ongoing peace efforts. 9 April 2026, Moroto, Uganda: IGAD joined national partners to co-design a Joint Karamoja Programme aimed at addressing insecurity, strengthening livelihoods, and promoting cross-border economic opportunities. 10 April 2026, Djibouti, Djibouti: Djibouti Elections 2026 On election day, the IGAD Observation Mission deployed across polling stations to assess procedures, participation, and overall conduct. The Mission noted orderly processes and citizen engagement, reaffirming IGAD’s commitment to credible and peaceful elections. 11 April 2026, Djibouti, Djibouti: IGAD congratulated President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh on his re-election following the 10 April presidential polls. 13 April 2026, Djibouti, Djibouti: IGAD hosted an AfDB appraisal mission to strengthen regional statistics. Discussions focused on enhancing data systems, capacity building, and evidence-based policymaking. 14 April 2026, Djibouti, Djibouti: The AfDB delegation met the Deputy Executive Secretary to advance cooperation on improving socio-economic data for informed decision-making. 14 April 2026, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: IGAD convened a cluster consultation on the Djibouti Declaration on Education, bringing together Djibouti, Ethiopia, and Somalia to strengthen inclusive education for refugees, returnees, and host communities. 14 April 2026, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: IGAD engaged with the UN Office on Genocide Prevention to enhance collaboration on early warning, mediation, and responses to emerging regional threats. 15 April 2026, Djibouti, Djibouti: IGAD launched the Blue Grant Scholarship under the BE-Prosper initiative, offering graduate study opportunities in Canada in blue economy and ocean governance. 15 April 2026, Djibouti, Djibouti: The IGAD Head of Mission to South Sudan met with the UN Integrated Office to review progress on durable solutions, reaffirming continued support for inclusive and sustainable outcomes.