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Official X account for the Spokesperson of the Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (@IGADsecretariat), H.E. @DrWorkneh.
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This morning in New York 🇺🇸, IGAD’s Executive Secretary, H.E @DrWorkneh, attended the #80th Plenary Session of the UN General Assembly. He has affirmed IGAD’s commitment to multilateralism, collective action in advancing peace, security and sustainable development.
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#IGADatUNGA80 IGAD Executive Secretary, H.E. @DrWorkneh, is currently attending the Plenary session of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. The General Assembly brings together world leaders to deliberate on pressing global challenges, from peace and
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Attended the 80th Plenary Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York this morning. As the world convenes in these halls to deliberate on shared global challenges, IGAD joins the community of nations in reaffirming our commitment to multilateralism, collective
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On the margins of #UNGA80, I met with Vincent D. Spera, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of African Affairs. We exchanged views on the peace and security landscape in our region, with particular focus on Sudan and South Sudan. I appreciate the U.S.’s steadfast partnership in
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Forging Coordinated Partnerships: IGAD and UAE Dialogue on Peace and Cooperation Today in New York, on the sidelines of #UNGA80, IGAD Executive Secretary H.E. @DrWorkneh met with H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of Foreign Affairs.
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Pentana Training Kicks Off in Djibouti Today marks the start of the Pentana Training (22–25 September 2025) in Djibouti, Republic of Djibouti. The four-day programme will strengthen IGAD’s audit, risk management, and compliance functions through the Pentana Governance, Risk and
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📍Strengthening Medicines Regulations in Sao Tome & Principe | September 23 – 2 Oct 2024, Sao Tome, Sao Tome & Principe. Under the Health Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Resilience Program (#HEPRRP), the @IGADsecretariat in collaboration with @CEEAC_ECCAS and
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🌊 World Maritime Day 2025 ⚓️ Home to the world’s most important trade route, the #IGAD region is geostrategic to global commerce and development. Through the Blue Economy Project funded by Sweden, IGAD is unlocking opportunities in both inland and marine waters to boost food
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“Budgets tell us where our priorities lie, when they are gender-responsive, they reflect fairness and inclusivity.” The @IGADsecretariat Gender Office is hosting a training workshop on Gender-Responsive Budgeting (GRB) to build the capacity of program and procurement staff in
📍Day 1 | Gender-Responsive Budgeting & Tracking Skills Training | Machakos, Kenya IGAD opened a 3-day training to strengthen program & procurement staff capacity on gender budgeting & tracking. Opening remarks by #IGAD Head of Mission to Kenya, @FatumaIAdan, on behalf of H.E.
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A historic milestone for IGAD at the United Nations. IGAD Executive Secretary, H.E. @DrWorkneh, officially opened the IGAD Permanent Observer Mission Office to the UN in New York. This office marks a new era of engagement, strengthening IGAD’s presence within the UN system and
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📢 Day 1- 23 September 2025 📍Naivasha Kick-off #WISERKenya partners @icpac_igad @KenyaMetService @KenyaRedCross open the phase I evaluation, sharing results on climate info services that strengthened resilience in Garissa & Tana River county. #climateaction #kenya
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I had the honour of officially opening the IGAD Mission Office to the United Nations in New York. This office is more than a physical presence — it is a symbol of IGAD’s deep commitment to multilateralism and our determination to ensure the priorities of our region are heard on
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On the margins of #UNGA80 in New York 🇺🇸, IGAD’s Executive Secretary, H.E. @DrWorkneh, led a debrief at the new IGAD Permanent Observer Mission to the UN. He underscored coordination on peace, inclusivity & technology, and commended Mr. @cherinet_ for making the office fully
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Today in New York, I met H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of Foreign Affairs of the UAE. We discussed ways to deepen IGAD–UAE cooperation and strengthen our partnership for peace and stability in the region.
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📍#IGADRefugees's Thematic Roundtable on Protection and Solutions for Forcibly Displaced Populations in the IGAD Region | 16 – 18 September 2025 | Nairobi, Kenya Delegates - Member States, Partners, Refugee Representatives and IGAD provided key recommendations across thematic
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Peace is built in small, brave moment, listening, forgiving, rebuilding. Today we stand with our region, and with #Sudan, choosing courage and resilience for a better tomorrow. May peace shine brighter than conflict, guiding us all toward a future of harmony. ✨🕊️
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#IGADRefugees 🎯#RecapSeries: The Thematic Roundtable on Protection and Solutions for Forcibly Displaced Populations in the IGAD Region, held from 16–18 September 2025 in Nairobi, Kenya, concluded successfully. #Day3 | 18 September, centered on the theme of Burden and
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#IGADRefugees 🎯#RecapSeries: The Thematic Roundtable on Protection and Solutions for Forcibly Displaced Populations in the IGAD Region, held from 16–18 September 2025 in Nairobi, Kenya, concluded successfully. #Day3 | 18 September, centered on the theme of Burden and
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📍Implementation Support Mission | IGAD 🤝 World Bank & EAC Guided by IGAD Executive Secretary H.E. @DrWorkneh’s vision, #IGAD joined partners at the ISM meeting to strengthen collaboration and advance digitalisation and the digital economy as engines of inclusive growth,
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