The Week at IGAD: A review of events at IGAD on May 2 - 9, 2026

The Week at IGAD: A review of events at IGAD on May 2 - 9, 2026

29 April 2026, Moyale, Kenya: Strengthening Community-Led Climate Anticipation IGAD, through ICPALD and the PASSAGE Project, engaged communities in Moyale to strengthen anticipatory action using indigenous climate indicators. 30 April 2026, Online: Promoting Public Awareness on the IGAD Treaty IGAD hosted an X Space discussion highlighting key reforms in the revised Treaty and their implications for the region. 30 April 2026, Woreda, Ethiopia: IGAD Borderlands Agenda Reconnects Communities IGAD supported the reopening of the Dukale market, restoring trade, rebuilding trust, and strengthening ties between Ethiopia and Kenya. 3 May 2026, Djibouti, Djibouti: Strengthening the EU–IGAD Partnership IGAD and the European Union advanced cooperation on peace, climate resilience, and regional integration. 3 May 2026, Juba, South Sudan: Support for Electoral Preparedness IGAD joined partners to strengthen coordinated support for South Sudan’s peace process and upcoming elections. 5 May 2026, Brazzaville, Congo: Cross-Border Health Security IGAD joined partners including World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa and Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention to enhance health emergency preparedness. 6 May 2026, Jigjiga, Ethiopia: Peer Learning on Durable Solutions IGAD convened partners to share approaches on displacement, urbanisation, and service delivery. 6 May 2026, Nairobi, Kenya: Climate Partnerships and Innovation ICPAC engaged the Rockefeller Foundation to advance climate services and early warning systems. 7 May 2026, Naivasha, Kenya: Desert Locust Coordination IGAD strengthened regional coordination for sustainable pest management. 7 May 2026, Nairobi, Kenya: Youth Climate Coalition Launched IGAD, with partners including Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa, launched a network to drive youth-led climate action. 7 May 2026, Nairobi, Kenya: Advancing Digital Integration Through EARDIP and support from the World Bank Group, IGAD strengthened media capacity on digital transformation. 8 May 2026, Djibouti, Djibouti: IGAD–India Partnership IGAD deepened cooperation with India, advancing strategic engagement. 8 May 2026, Tog Wajale, Ethiopia: Community Development under RMF IGAD launched initiatives to address drivers of migration through inclusive development. 8 May 2026, Djibouti, Djibouti: Regional Dialogue on Sudan IGAD held high-level discussions to strengthen coordinated efforts for peace and stability. 9 May 2026, Djibouti, Djibouti: Djibouti Presidential Inauguration IGAD joined leaders for the inauguration of Ismaïl Omar Guelleh, reaffirming commitment to regional cooperation and integration.