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Food crisis affects millions of Horn of Africa citizens

Published on: September 18, 2025
10:45

Djibouti, Sep 18 (Prensa Latina) The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) reportedly revealed that 42 million persons in six member states face high levels of acute food insecurity by 2025.

IGAD and Japan discuss Horn of Africa’s situation

Published on: August 21, 2025
11:24

Tokyo, Aug 21 (Prensa Latina) The evolving geopolitical and security dynamics in the Horn of Africa were the focus of Thursday's talks between the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and the Government of Japan, within the framework of TICAD9.

AU and IGAD congratulate South Sudan on Independence Day

Published on: July 9, 2025
10:50

Addis Ababa, Jul 9 (Prensa Latina) The African Union (AU) and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) congratulated South Sudan on Wednesday on the 14th anniversary of Independence Day.

Kenya hosts dialogue with women parliamentarians from African bloc

Published on: July 9, 2025
10:28

Nairobi, Jul 9 (Prensa Latina) The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) convened a Regional Dialogue with Kenyan Women Parliamentarians on Wednesday, focusing on gender, territory, and climate resilience.

IGAD chief assesses progress of revitalized agreement in South Sudan

Published on: July 3, 2025
11:43

Juba, Jul 3 (Prensa Latina) Workneh Gebeyehu, Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), is visiting South Sudan to assess progress in implementing the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in that African republic. Gebeyehu revealed on his X profile that, upon arriving in Juba, he held talks with South Sudanese Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Semaya Kumba, followed by consultations with other key ministers involved in the peace process.

African regional body condemns attacks on Port Sudan

Published on: May 8, 2025
11:08

Djibouti, May 8 (Prensa Latina) The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) expressed on Thursday deep concern and unequivocal condemnation of the recent drone strikes on critical infrastructure and civilian areas in Port Sudan.

Regional bloc urges South Sudan to release opponents

Published on: March 13, 2025
17:45

Juba, Mar 13 (Prensa Latina) African authorities called for South Sudan's government to release the recently detained political opponents, local sources reported in this capital on Thursday.

IGAD virtual summit focuses on South Sudan crisis

Published on: March 12, 2025
09:17

Djibouti, Mar 12 (Prensa Latina) The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) is holding virtually on Wednesday the 43rd Extraordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government to address the evolving situation in South Sudan.

African body implements strategy for sustainable camel management

Published on: September 2, 2024
10:48

Djibouti, Sep 2 (Prensa Latina) With the highest density of camels in the world, the Horn of Africa region, served by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), is implementing a strategy for the growth of this important economic sector.

President Mayardit welcomes IGAD’s Executive Secretary

Published on: March 28, 2024
14:46

Juba, Mar 28 (Prensa Latina) South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir Mayardit welcomed on Thursday the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD)’s Executive Secretary Workneh Gebeyehu, who completes today a working visit to the country.

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