Looking forward to more of this! Prof
@DavidNdii
once gave us a memorable pep-talk on home grown economic policy. It stuck with even President Thabo Mbeki who was in the room to learn from the likes of the good professor on key ingredients for regional integration!
#Ethiopia
: they always make you feel at home in this country! Hospitality is an integral part of culture. And the coffee? Simply the best on the planet earth!
#AddisAbaba
Delighted that
@MaureenAAchieng
has joined
#IGAD
as Permanent Rep to the
@_AfricanUnion
!
Maureen brings extensive knowledge & experience in multilateral diplomacy & that'll help enhance IGAD & AU's growing importance & influence in global & continental affairs.
@AUC_MoussaFaki
Pleasure meeting with H.E. President William Samoei Ruto
@WilliamsRuto
at the 14th Session of the IGAD Assembly of Heads of State & Government underway in Djibouti.
PM
@AbiyAhmedAli
is one of the most humble and accessible leaders I interacted with. We are confident he shall succeed in his reform agenda for Ethiopia and plans for integration of the HoA region!
Wishing former President Olusegun Obasanjo
@Oolusegun_obj
Happy 86th birthday!
His strong dedication & commitment to regional peace is an example we should all be proud of!
#Nigeria
H.E. President
@KagutaMuseveni
made a very important point at the inauguration of H.E.
@WilliamsRuto
ceremony today. With conviction, he urged us to focus on the urgent need to enhance regional economic integration as the most viable option for the prosperity of the region. Heed!
Such a pleasure meeting our dear brother
@HusseinMohamedg
in Djibouti on the sidelines of the 14th Ordinary Session of the IGAD Assembly of Heads of State and Government.
Today marks the completion of my tenure at IGAD, an organization that will always hold a special place in my heart. I am deeply appreciative of
@DrWorkneh
. for the privilege to serve as his spokesperson! Under his exemplary leadership, I have gained invaluable knowledge &
We are deeply saddened to hear of the devastating fire at a
#Hargeisa
market that caused extensive devastation to businesses & properties..
We wish to convey our profound sympathy to all those affected & appeal to everyone to help with rescue and recovery efforts.
IGAD mediation team leader H.E. President Salva Kiir Mayardit obtained consent of the leadership of SAF & SRF to name their negotiation representatives in preparation for talks. The leaders of the 2 sides in the Sudan conflict have also in principle agreed to a 7-day
#ceasefire
The Minister of International Relations & Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, H.E. Grace Naledi Mandisa Pandor, possesses the right credentials, making her a natural candidate for the Chairperson position of the African Union Commission to replace H.E.
@AUC_MoussaFaki
.
When
#Somalis
meet their discussion is not just politics - it’s art, culture, literature, law, justice. With
@thesailorsgirl
@Ilhan
and His Excellency Abdulqawi Ahmed Yusuf of ICJ at a past event
Grateful to observe and witness the historic signing of
#Ethiopia
peace agreement in Pretoria this evening! Congratulations to the parties and mediators for working round the clock to silence the guns!!!
Huge thanks to the Gov't of South Africa for hosting us.
@DIRCO_ZA
Breaking! The 50th session of the Council of Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation
@OIC_OCI
held in Yaoundé, Cameroon from 29 to 30 August 2024, unanimously adopted a resolution supporting the candidacy of H.E.
@ymahmoudali
, Minister of Foreign
Huge congratulations to my daughter Sabreena who scored 5 As for her GCSE at
@EastBarnetSch
. Proud of her! Congratulations to the other students for the outstanding results, and many thanks to the school & teachers for the excellent facilities and world class teaching!
IGAD Executive Secretary
@DrWorkneh
engaged in intense diplomatic activity with the IGAD heads of state & Gov't & the Council to help de-escalate the
#Sudan
situation and encourage the parties privilege dialogue in the interest of peace.
(File photo)
Great honour to be at the Signing ceremony of the Declaration of the Senior Commanders meeting on the implementation of the Ethiopia
#Cessation
of Hostilities Agreement in Nairobi.
IGAD played an important role in supporting this AU facilitated &
#Ethiopian
-led & owned process!
@AbiyAhmedAli
The bond is indeed very strong: Ethiopia and
#Sudan
have deep historical, cultural and strategic ties and we are confident this will continue to grow from strength to strength and lay strong foundation for regional integration!
Thank you Hon.
@IlhanMN
for receiving us this morning and for your willingness to support the work of
@igadsecretariat
. We look forward to welcoming you in the region soon. As Amb. Maalim rightly said, you’re an inspiration to many!
Happy to be back at my desk at
@igadsecretariat
in
#Djibouti
! A lot to be done. Grateful to all the colleagues, member states, and our partners for the commitment and cooperation in advancing the cause of
#peace
!
Congratulations to our dear sister
@xubbifarah
on her appointment as Programme Manager, Gender Affairs,
@igadsecretariat
! Amina's comprehensive knowledge and perspectives will help promote gender mainstreaming across the IGAD region!
Amazing
#Djibouti
!
At Lake Assal. This lake lies 155 m below sea level making it the lowest point on land in
#Africa
& the third-lowest point on Earth after the Sea of Galilee & the Dead Sea. It's also the 3rd most saline body of water in the world!
H.E.
@SecBlinken
meeting with the IGAD Executive Secretary
@DrWorkneh
for the second time in a span of one year is an illustration of the importance & depth of US-IGAD strategic ties & recognition of IGAD's leadership role in the regional peace, security & regional integration!
The Executive Secretary of IGAD
@drworkneh
is in
#Mekelle
for the official launch the Joint Monitoring & Verification Mechanism that's established by the
#Ethiopia
cessation of hostilities agreement.
He'll once again reaffirm IGAD's commitment to support this momentous agreement
#Sudan
: IGAD team has arrived in Port-Sudan to facilitate humanitarian response coordination.
The Executive Secretary
@DrWorkneh
constituted an IGAD Committee on Regional Humanitarian Response for Sudan this week.
Gave an interview to
@AJEnglish
on the
#drought
situation where I highlighted the risk to food security of an estimated 40 million people in our region - exacerbating the already dire situation caused by
#climatechange
, covid-19, desert
#locust
& the
#Russia
-
#Ukraine
war!
The Executive Secretary of IGAD H.E
@DrWorkneh
met with H.E. Osman Saleh Mohammed, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of
#Eritrea
on the sidelines of the 36th Ordinary Summit of the
@_AfricanUnion
. Discussion centred on strengthening regional multilateralism.
All indications that the
#Eritrea
-
#Ethiopia
peace agreement will now be fully implemented after the two sisterly countries ironed outstanding issues. Time for the
#IGAD
region now to move forward together as one!
#Brawaanis
write an open letter to
@SomaliPM
complaining of brazen and unacceptable subjugation of the Barawenese People in their own ancestral land & attempt to suppress & eradicate the Barawnese language and culture from Baraawe. The copied to the UN and diplomatic missions
A week of intense & productive diplomatic activity in Pretoria with high-level engagements & reflections on critical issues of regional peace & stability.
Great to see regional & international multilateral organisations & partners rally behind locally-owned meditation efforts!
Pleasure visiting
@MoF_Ethiopia
to meet with H.E. Minister Ahmed Shide to express our gratitude for
#Ethiopia
's continuous & unwavering support & for being a key contributor to IGAD. Member States contribution helps advance our shared goal of building a stable & resilient region!
#Sudan
reaffirms it's commitment to solve border dispute with
#Ethiopia
through dialogue.
The assurance came after
H.E. President Afwerki of
#Eritrea
dispatch his chief diplomat, FM Osman Saleh to Sudan 2 encourage the neighbors to seek diplomatic solution to the dispute
The Executive Secretary of IGAD
@DrWorkneh
is in Washington DC this week for the
@IMFNews
-
@WorldBank
Spring meeting. He will be among the speakers at the Horn of Africa Initiative's Ministerial meeting and shall also be engaging other bilateral and multilateral strategic
#Peace
; IGAD Executive Secretary
@DrWorkneh
Gebeyehu to be recognised for his contribution to the
#Ethiopia
peace deal in Pretoria in November 2022 and it's subsequent implementation!
Visited the
#Ethiopia
state-of-the-art Science Museum in Addis Ababa yesterday evening together with colleagues from IGAD member states courtesy of
@mfaethiopia
.
Great to see this country play a lead role in digital transformation. A model for the rest of the region!
#Prosperity
Photos from Addis Ababa of
#Ethiopians
&
#Eritreans
celebrating together heartwarming! Celebrations in
#Djibouti
,
#Sudan
,
#SouthSudan
&
#Somalia
too - some elements in TPLF turned peoples & neighbors against each other. Time for a new beginning 4 not only ET but the IGAD region!
Huge thanks to all the leaders of the region & colleagues at
@igadsecretariat
who worked closely with
@DrWorkneh
towards this positive outcome!
Diplomatic talks by
#IGAD
have diffused political tension between
#Sudan
&
#Ethiopia
!
IGAD Executive Secretary
@DrWorkneh
congratulates President-elect
@WilliamsRuto
& commended him for reaching out to his rivals & pursue efforts to bring together the Kenyan people to move the country forward!
Dr Workneh further applauded Kenyans for their commitment to democracy
Congratulations to Ambassador
@amb_mahboub
on his appointment to be the Chairperson of the Council of Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology by H.E. President Uhuru Kenyatta!
#education
Leaders from Africa, Europe, North America praise
#Eritrea
for her restraint despite provocation from TPLF rocket attacks that was aimed at endangering lives and undermine security in the Horn of Africa region. The desperate act was widely condemned!
Ambo water is my favourite drink when in
#Ethiopia
. It is a naturally carbonated bottled mineral water, sourced from the springs near the town of Ambo in central Ethiopia.
Congrats to my friend Dr. Said Osman, a US based orthopedic surgeon who has been named among the 2022 awardees of the 50 Best Doctors in the US!
He specializes in complex &
#endoscopic
spine procedures & is a pioneer in the field of minimally invasive & endoscopic spine
#surgery
.
Foreign Minister or
#Eritrea
H.E. Osman Saleh arrives in Djibouti for the 14th Ordinary Session of the IGAD Assembly of Heads of State and Government. He was received by the Executive Secretary of IGAD
@DrWorkneh
.
Congratulations! IGAD has a new Executive Secretary! Ambassador Maalim formally handover duties to Dr Workneh Gebeyehu. This was after H.E.
@AbiyAhmedAli
, Chair of IGAD Assembly of Heads of State & Gov’t appoint him to the role on 22 Oct 2019 in consultation with his colleagues.
#Sudan
- Statement of the IGAD ES on the Jeddah ceasefire talks: seize the opportunity to commit to a sustainable
#Ceasefire
& silence the guns, IGAD Executive Secretary
@DrWorkneh
urge the SAF & RSF!
Dr Workneh commends efforts of H.E. President Salva Kiir Mayardit & the IGAD
The decision by
#Somalia
to elevate the matter to IGAD & articulate it before the Assembly underscores the influential stature & significance of IGAD. In this regard, President
@HassanSMohamud
has exemplified his dedication to, & acknowledged that regional multilateral
IGAD is honored to be at the consultative meeting of the senior commanders from the Gov't of Ethiopia & the TPLF underway in Nairobi.
IGAD is working actively with the parties, the AU & partners to ensure smooth & unhindered implementation of the Agreement signed in Pretoria!
The Executive Secretary of IGAD
@DrWorkneh
shall brief the UN Security Council on the
#Sudan
situation this evening where he will outline the efforts of the IGAD Assembly of the Heads of State and Government in working to resolve the crisis.
@RepubliqueDJ
@PMEthiopia
#Sudan
: Statement by the Trilateral Mechanism on
#Ceasefire
The Trilateral Mechanism (AU, IGAD, & the UN) calls on Generals Abdel Fattah al-Burhan & Mohamed Hamdan Daglo “Hemedti” to agree to another extension of the 72-hour ceasefire & ensure its full implementation by the SAF
Honored to pay courtesy call on the law offices of
@GlobalNomad_
. Heard and read rave reviews of her firm - they provide excellent service, demonstrating professionalism and personal attention to all details! Keep up the good work!!!
Update: IGAD will convene the 41st Extra-Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government in
#Djibouti
city on the 9th of December 2023.
IGAD’s
@AmbGuyo
held fruitful discussion with H.E Musa Bihi, President of Somaliland on range of issues incl cessation of hostilities in Tukaraq & situation in Sool & Sanag. Amb Guyo encouraged Pres Bihi to forge partnership 4 peace & dialogue with the Fed Gov’t of
#Somalia
.
Pleased to meet with
@MinisterMOFA
of
@MofaSomalia
on the sidelines of
#UNGA
. H.E. Abdirizak is a great supporter of IGAD's mandate - always provides sound strategic advise for the running of the organisation & our diplomatic engagement in the region & multilateral cooperation!
Statement of the IGAD Executive Secretary on the
#Sudan
situation:
@DrWorkneh
is alarmed by reports of fighting in
#Khartoum
. Calls on the parties to immediately cease hostilities & de-escalate the situation, & resolve differences through dialogue!
#IGAD
Executive Secretary H.E.
@DrWorkneh
meets with his friend H.E.
@FilippoGrandi
on the sidelines of
#UNGA
. IGAD & UNHCR will convene Special event on solutions initiative for
#SouthSudan
&
#Sudan
during the Seventy-second plenary session of
UNHCR ExCom in Geneva in October.
Such a pleasure meeting and having conversation with
@Fatumaabdulahi
this afternoon in Nairobi. Fatuma is a real patriotic. Found her insights into challenges related to institution building very rich. I share her optimism that Somalia shall rise.
With
@AmbGamal
&
@xubbifarah
- Pleasure sharing moments with wonderful friends on the margins of the session of IGAD Committee of Ambassadors to work for the common good of the region! As always, we had a productive conversation reflective of the strong bond of friendship!
Extending heartfelt wishes to IGAD, & the Republic of
#Uganda
, the gracious host of the 42nd Extraordinary Session of the IGAD Assembly of Heads of State & Government. May today's Summit be marked by successful deliberations on significant regional matters.
#IGADAssembly
The attack on
#Eritrea
is blatant attempt to cause regional instability. A kick in the teeth for the AU envoys too. Must be condemned in the strongest terms!!!!
Congratulations to good friend H.E. Mustafa Omer on his election
as president of the
#Somali
Region of
#Ethiopia
. Good to see the electorate appreciate his reforms and give him a new five year mandate to lead the region to new heights!
All eyes on
@AMB_A_Mohammed
as she meets with
@wto
members at a special General Council mtg & give press conference at 18:30 hours today. This international diplomat with trade negotiation experience & ability to drive parties to consensus seen as front runner!
@AminaMohamedWTO
IGAD's Executive Secretary,
@DrWorkneh
will be in New York for
#UNGA78
. He'll promote
#SDGs
in the IGAD region, underscoring urgent international cooperation for
#climate
,
#health
, &
#security
. His high-level engagements will focus on cooperation & best practices sharing in these
Congratulations to
@HonAdenDuale
&
@AbabuNamwamba
on their appointment to serve in the new
#Kenya
cabinet!
They are both highly experienced in regional multilateralism. Looking forward to working with them!
#Climate
-induced
#humanitarian
crisis is real &
#drought
situation is affecting the already vulnerable communities in Somalia, Ethiopia & Kenya currently.
We have to respond fast to save lives & livelihoods, say
@DrWorkneh
at an event also attended by H.E.
@ShimelisAbdisa
today.
IGAD Executive Secretary
@DrWorkneh
meets with H.E.
@WilliamsRuto
at
@StateHouseKenya
in Nairobi this morning where they discussed regional developments & the pivotal role IGAD plays peace & development.
At
#Istanbul
International airport with colleagues Director
@AlwanFathia
& Chief of Staff
@MabuyaMubarak
heading to New York City to attend
#UNGA78
as part of the delegation of the IGAD Executive Secretary.
Our
@xubbifarah
is one the best gender advocates I know of. Here discussing with Mr Daher Elmi, IGAD Acting Director of the Division of Agriculture & Environment on how best to exploit the potential of women in the blue economy & improve gender equality in this sector.
@hawelti
Eritrean's don't need paid analysts to write about them or the legacy of their leaders legacy - the pride and accomplishments of her people are on open display for all to cherish and admire!
Eritrean's are canny improvisers and determine their destiny, ive with dignity!
I thank
@AbdinurMAhmed
for taking the time out of his busy schedule to visit us and offer support to the ongoing process of national consultation on the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden underway in Somalia!
The Executive Secretary of IGAD
@DrWorkneh
concludes a successful visit to Juba, the Republic of South Sudan. He had productive meetings with H.E. President Slava Kiir, & the First Vice President Riek Machar, & VP H.E Mama Rebecca Nyandeng De Mabior
@Mama_RNdeMabior
.
The