Also known as: IGAD · IGAD Secretariat · the Organisation · World Animal Protection · IGAD mediation
Intergovernmental Authority on Development — regional organization coordinating policies on digital integration, food trade, and disease surveillance across East Africa member states.
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NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 24 — East Africa must shift from responding to food crises after they erupt to anticipating and preventing them, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has said, as more than 40 million people across six member states face high levels of acute f …
IGAD urges shift from crisis response to prevention as East Africa’s hunger crisis deepensCapital News
… According to the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), the number has risen from 13.9 million in 2016 to 40.3 million in 2026, a 190 per cent increase. …
East Africa’s hunger crisis nearly triples in a decade to 40.3 mn, IGAD warnsThe Standard
… The meeting brings together representatives from Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia and South Sudan, alongside the East African Community (EAC), the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and the World Bank.At the centre of the discussions is a recognition that investm …
Eastern Africa pushes for seamless digital integrationThe Standard
… It took shape at the Somali National Reconciliation Conference in Eldoret and Mbagathi from 2002 to 2004, under IGAD mediation.At Mbagathi, warlords entered the process, clan-family representation was locked in as the 4.5 formula, and federalism was written in provisional form. …
After 21 years, Somalia must step up its governanceCitizen Digital
… sapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize South African ostrich farms are using mechanical pluckers to remove feathers from living birds destined for major luxury fashion brands in techniques that are cruel and painful, animal welfare group World Animal Protection …
South African ostriches plucked alive for luxury fashion: reportCitizen Digital
… He was also Kenya's Permanent Representative to the UN Environment Programme and UN-Habitat (2012-2015), as well as Director of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development’s Conflict Early Warning and Response Mechanism (2011-2012). …
Martin Kimani appointed UN Assistant Secretary General for AfricaThe Standard
… Terrorism Centre and the President’s Special Envoy for Countering Violent Extremism between 2015 and 2020.He was also Kenya’s Permanent Representative to the UN Environment Programme and UN-Habitat from 2012 to 2015, and Director of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development …
UN appoints Kenya's Martin Kimani as Assistant Secretary-General for AfricaThe Standard
… Munyes said the council would work closely with institutions, including the African Union (AU) and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), as well as development partners operating across the region. …
Call for a borderless resource-sharing framework in the Ateker region.Citizen Digital
… Kenya is implementing the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Protocol on Transhumance, which provides a framework for the seasonal movement of pastoralists and livestock across international borders. …
Gov't heightens response as African Swine Fever kills 1,470 pigs in Kiambu, spreads to 6 more countiesThe Standard
… Kenya is also enforcing the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Protocol on Transhumance, a framework for managing seasonal cross-border livestock movement. …
Swine fever kills 1,470 pigs in Kiambu as outbreak spreads to six countiesMore than 40 million people across six IGAD member states face high levels of acute food insecurity, and IGAD is urging governments and development partners to shift from responding to crises after they occur to anticipating and preventing them through early warnings, resilient food systems, and strengthened regional markets.
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More than 40 million people across six IGAD member states face high levels of acute food insecurity, and IGAD is urging governments and development partners to shift from responding to crises after they occur to anticipating and preventing them through early warnings, resilient food systems, and strengthened regional markets.
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The number of people facing high levels of acute food insecurity across six East African countries has nearly tripled to 40.3 million in 2026, up from 13.9 million in 2016, driven by conflict, drought, economic shocks and displacement, according to IGAD.
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Eastern African countries are calling for closer regional cooperation on digital policies and infrastructure to move beyond fragmented national systems and create seamless digital services across borders. A three-day workshop in Nairobi brought together representatives from Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, and regional institutions to discuss coordinating investments in broadband, digital services, cybersecurity and digital inclusion.
23 September 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Somalia's reconciliation-first governance framework, established at Mbagathi in 2002–2004, has failed to evolve and is now dangerous, with the current administration extending presidential and parliamentary terms without federal member-state agreement, deepening political divisions.
22 September 2026 · The Standard →
World Animal Protection has documented ostriches being plucked alive without pain relief on South African farms that supply feathers to major luxury fashion brands including YSL, Louis Vuitton, Dior, and Chanel. South Africa accounts for about 75 percent of the global ostrich market.
21 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ambassador Martin Kimani has been appointed the United Nations Assistant Secretary-General for Africa by UN Secretary-General António Guterres, to the Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations. Kimani, who previously served as Kenya's Permanent Representative to the UN (2020–2024) and held positions on the UN Security Council, succeeds Ghana's Akyaa Pobee.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Martin Kimani has been appointed by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres as Assistant Secretary-General for Africa in the Departments of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations. Kimani, who served as Kenya's Permanent Representative to the United Nations from 2020 to 2024, brings 25 years of experience in international relations, peace and security.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
Pastoralist communities from Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan, and Ethiopia have called for a regional framework allowing cross-border access to water and pasture, citing traditional seasonal livestock movements that increasingly conflict with national borders, climate shocks, insecurity, and shrinking resources. The proposal emerged from dialogue sessions at the 11th Karamoja Cultural Event in Moroto, Uganda.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
More than 1,470 pigs have died from African Swine Fever in Kiambu County since mid-May, with significant outbreaks also reported in Tharaka-Nithi, Busia, Embu, Kakamega, Homa Bay and Migori counties. The government has heightened livestock disease surveillance and prevention measures in response.
12 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
African Swine Fever has killed 1,470 pigs on more than 20 farms in Kiambu County since mid-May, and the government has confirmed outbreaks in Tharaka-Nithi, Busia, Embu, Kakamega, Homa Bay and Migori counties. The disease has no vaccine or cure and kills nearly every infected pig, disrupting pork supply and threatening the wider livestock trade.
12 September 2026 · The Standard →
Members of the East Africa Regional Caucus have called for stronger parliamentary oversight of climate financing and environmental programmes, proposing a regional climate finance scorecard to track allocations, disbursements, expenditure, implementation and impact. The legislators also urged publication of annual public climate expenditure reports and development of emergency procurement price dashboards to strengthen transparency.
10 September 2026 · The Standard →
Foreign ministers from IGAD member states will convene in Djibouti City on September 15, 2026, for the 74th Extraordinary Session of the Council of Ministers to review regional security developments, assess ongoing peace initiatives, and coordinate responses to challenges facing the Horn and wider IGAD region.
5 September 2026 · Capital News →
Jubaland authorities have condemned an alleged Turkish military airstrike in Doolow District, Gedo Region, saying five people were injured in the overnight attack that targeted the residence of a former Federal Government military commander. Jubaland claimed the strike was politically motivated and accused Türkiye of acting in support of Somalia's Federal Government.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jubaland has called for an urgent review of the UN decision to lift Somalia's arms embargo, following an alleged Turkish airstrike in Doolow District that reportedly injured five people. The administration raised concerns about control and accountability of military capabilities provided to Somalia.
4 September 2026 · The Standard →
With heavy rains expected during October-November-December across East Africa, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development's Climate Predictions and Applications Centre has urged countries to conduct emergency drills at high-risk health facilities to test hospitals' capacity to handle patient surges, coordinate referrals, maintain supplies, and operate despite flood-related disruptions.
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) is accelerating efforts to remove technical trade barriers across East Africa through Mutual Recognition Agreements under the African Continental Free Trade Area framework, aiming to facilitate seamless cross-border agricultural trade and harmonize standards among member states.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and AfCFTA Secretariat are pushing member states to adopt Mutual Recognition Agreements that would allow inspection and certification results from one country to be recognised by another, eliminating duplicate border checks. For farmers and traders, the reforms could reduce transport costs, post-harvest losses, and accelerate access to regional markets.
17 August 2026 · The Standard →
Uganda is hosting three meetings for countries contributing troops to the African Union peace mission in Somalia, culminating in a heads of state summit where participants will assess the security situation, strengthen coordination among contributors, and discuss measures against armed groups including Al Shabaab.
31 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya and 10 regional countries will sign a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen cross-border disease surveillance, data sharing, and coordinated responses to disease outbreaks. The agreement aims to facilitate real-time surveillance, harmonise health measures at border points, and improve joint resource mobilisation during health emergencies.
31 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Somalia's Somali Future Council—comprising former presidents, prime ministers, and regional leaders—has called on African Union troop-contributing countries to prioritise an inclusive political settlement before implementing further security transition under AUSSOM, citing constitutional and political crises ahead of a Kampala regional summit.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya is attracting international financing and partnerships to restore 10.6 million hectares of degraded land by 2032 under its National Landscape and Ecosystem Restoration Strategy, with a focus on arid and semi-arid regions that cover approximately 89 percent of the country's land mass.
22 July 2026 · Capital News →
At a Nairobi forum on Sudan mediation, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi called for urgent international coordination to end the conflict, which has displaced nearly 14 million people since April 2023 and created what UNHCR describes as the world's largest displacement crisis.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
The PROSPECTS Africa Forum on Decent Work and Forced Displacement opened in Nairobi on July 21, 2026, bringing together delegations from Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, Sudan and Uganda to seek solutions for creating decent work for people displaced by conflict, particularly in the Horn of Africa. Participants called for stronger social security systems, equitable treatment of host communities and refugees, and greater inclusivity in labour policies.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
Maritime experts at the Sea Power for Africa Symposium 2026 in Nigeria have urged African nations to invest in stronger navies, modern surveillance technology, and regional cooperation to protect their blue economy, rather than depending on external partners for maritime security.
9 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Pharmacy and Poisons Board has warned that counterfeit and substandard medicines—including male sexual enhancement drugs, HIV testing kits, and blood thinners—continue to circulate in Kenya. Between 2021 and 2025, the board received 1,413 complaints about health product quality and recalled 99 products from the market.
1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The IGAD Executive Secretary's office argues that anonymous allegations of financial mismanagement and governance failures should be judged against evidence rather than unattributed claims, and notes that major decisions at IGAD are made collectively by member states through established governance structures.
29 June 2026 · The Standard →
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.
24 June 2026 · The Standard →
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.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
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.
22 June 2026 · Capital News →