Intergovernmental Authority on Development — regional organization coordinating peace mediation, agricultural development, and climate action across East Africa.
… tion conference at a Machakos hotel. [File, Standard] East African nations have taken a major step towards addressing declining soil fertility and food insecurity following the inauguration of the Steering and Technical Committees of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development …
Soil degradation threatens food security as IGAD moves to act By Citizen Reporter June 23, 2026 10:36 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Sylvia Henga, IGAD's Policy and Food Security Expert, addresses journali …
A whistleblower has accused the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) of financial misconduct, procurement fraud and staff intimidation under Executive Secretary Workneh Gebeyehu, calling on donors to freeze funding. …
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 22— The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has convened the inaugural Steering Committee and Technical Committee meeting of the IGAD Soil Health and Fertilizer Hub in Nairobi in a bid to bolster transforming agriculture and food security in the …
… Somalia asked the United Nations, African Union, Arab League, Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), IGAD and other international partners to uphold Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and condemn actions that undermine the unity of the Somali state. …
… But the regional bloc, which Somalia is the latest to join as the ninth member, was deafeningly quiet as the nation gradually slid into chaos.Separately, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), the eight-member East African regional bloc, condemned the violence wit …
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 8 — A US-led coalition has endorsed the launch of a Sudanese civilian-led dialogue process under the stewardship of a quintet comprising the AU, IGAD, League of Arab States, EU and the UN, as diplomatic efforts intensify to halt Sudan’s protracted civil war. …
… Speaking during an interview on Citizen TV’s JKLive, Sing'Oei maintained that Kenya remains committed to supporting efforts aimed at restoring peace and stability in Sudan through the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) framework. …
… Kenya has hosted meetings involving both General Burhan and Hemetti as part of regional peace efforts under the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) framework and the wider Jeddah peace initiative. …
East African nations have inaugurated the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Soil Health and Fertiliser Hub in Nairobi to coordinate regional efforts in improving soil health, increasing fertiliser access, and strengthening agricultural productivity amid land degradation and food insecurity. The launch follows the Africa Fertiliser and Soil Health Summit in May 2024, where African Heads of State endorsed the Nairobi Declaration committing countries to restoring degraded soils and increasing fertiliser production.
East African nations have inaugurated the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Soil Health and Fertiliser Hub in Nairobi to coordinate regional efforts in improving soil health, increasing fertiliser access, and strengthening agricultural productivity amid land degradation and food insecurity. The launch follows the Africa Fertiliser and Soil Health Summit in May 2024, where African Heads of State endorsed the Nairobi Declaration committing countries to restoring degraded soils and increasing fertiliser production.
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development has officially launched its Soil Health and Fertiliser Hub in Nairobi, bringing together experts and policymakers to address declining soil fertility and food insecurity across the region. The Hub implements the Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Declaration adopted in May 2024.
A whistleblower has accused the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) of financial misconduct, procurement fraud and staff intimidation under Executive Secretary Workneh Gebeyehu, alleging the secretariat has dismantled oversight mechanisms and centralised authority among a small group of loyalists.
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has convened steering and technical committee meetings for the IGAD Soil Health and Fertilizer Hub in Nairobi to address declining soil fertility, improve access to fertilizers, and strengthen climate resilience across IGAD member states.
Turkey's National Intelligence Organisation arrived in Mogadishu to lead talks between Somalia's Federal government and opposition groups, as tensions escalate between the central government and regional leaders of Jubaland and Puntland over federal governance.
Western embassies and the UN mission in Somalia issued a joint statement calling on Somali political actors to resume dialogue and agree on an electoral roadmap amid a worsening political standoff. IGAD separately condemned violence in Mogadishu and called for de-escalation, with its Executive Secretary urging leaders to prioritize national interests and peaceful resolution of disputes.
A US-led coalition including eight Western nations has endorsed a Sudanese civilian-led dialogue process under a quintet of the AU, IGAD, League of Arab States, EU and the UN, aiming to launch within weeks and establish an independent civilian-led transitional authority for peace and democratic governance.
Ethiopians voted on Monday with the Prosperity Party of incumbent Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed expected to win a landslide victory. Abiy, who has ruled since 2018, has been criticized for growing authoritarianism despite his earlier Nobel Peace Prize win for mending relations with Eritrea.
Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing'Oei defended the government's involvement in Sudan's peace mediation through IGAD, stating that Kenya has provided shelter to displaced persons and political actors fleeing the conflict, including some who were facilitated with Kenyan travel documents.
President Ruto dismissed accusations that Kenya favours Sudan's Rapid Support Forces, saying both the SAF and RSF emerged from the same coup that overthrew civilian government and have deepened the humanitarian crisis. He reaffirmed Kenya's position as focused on dialogue and restoring stability.
Kenyan diplomat Dr. Monica Juma has officially assumed office as Director-General of the United Nations Office at Vienna and Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, with the rank of Under-Secretary-General. She expressed commitment to leading the UN's work in addressing drugs, organized crime, corruption, and terrorism.
South Sudan's President Salva Kiir dismissed the country's military chief and a finance minister who had served less than three months, with analysts suggesting the reshuffle reflects efforts to consolidate power amid succession uncertainty. General Paul Nang, who had held the army chief position since October, was replaced by General Santino Deng Wol.
Principal Secretary for Youth Affairs Fikirini Jacobs called on young people to embrace climate-change driven employment in the digital green economy, emphasising innovations in farming and self-sustaining financial systems. He was speaking at the launch of the IGAD Regional Youth Coalition on Climate and Climate Resilient Afri-Food Systems, and noted that the Nyota Program seeks to provide capital to agri-based innovations benefiting youth in informal sectors.
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has launched a regional youth coalition to engage thousands of young climate innovators across Eastern Africa. The initiative, beginning with about 30 youth representatives, aims to scale up youth-led solutions on climate action and climate-resilient agri-food systems while strengthening networks and increasing policy influence across IGAD member states.
A new IGAD Regional Youth Coalition on Climate and Climate-Resilient Agri-Food Systems has been officially launched in Nairobi to tackle climate change and strengthen food systems in Eastern Africa. Kenya's Principal Secretary for Youth Affairs emphasised the importance of leveraging Africa's youthful population to drive climate action and development in the region.
International and regional actors, including the African Union, European Union, and representatives from Kenya, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Uganda, Egypt, and Gulf states, have renewed efforts to end Sudan's conflict through an expanded "Berlin Principles" framework adopted following an April 15, 2026 conference in Berlin. The updated principles include 12 guiding commitments aimed at delivering a peaceful resolution while reaffirming Sudan's sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity.
The IGAD Executive Secretary told a mediation conference in Nairobi that the Horn of Africa faces interconnected, regionalized conflicts shaped by both internal tensions and external pressures, with traditional mediation foundations weakening amid shifting global power dynamics.
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi told an IGAD mediation conference that African nations must rethink conflict resolution, cautioning that peace initiatives are increasingly being treated as business transactions rather than genuine humanitarian efforts aimed at restoring stability.
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi told an IGAD conference that African countries facing fuel shortages must resolve regional conflicts, as lasting peace is essential to stabilizing fuel prices. He cited the ongoing Middle East conflict as evidence of the urgent need to end armed conflicts within the region.
Leaders at an IGAD Mediation Reflection Conference in Nairobi have called for fundamental reform of peace mediation in the Horn of Africa, with Prime Cabinet Secretary Mudavadi warning that peace processes are being commercialized and turned into transactional engagements driven by profit rather than genuine peacebuilding.