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   President Salva Kiir meets IGAD envoy on Sudan conflict.

Salva Kiir the President of South Sudan.  Courtesy image President Salva Kiir of South Sudan met with Lawrence Korbany, the newly appointed IGAD envoy to Sudan, on Monday. They discussed how Korbany’s diplomatic expertise can be used to promote dialogue among the warring parties. Korbandy, a South Sudanese lawyer, was appointed in March 2024 by IGAD to work with other stakeholders and…

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Igad calls dialogue to end Ethiopia-Somalia disputes

IGAD member heads of State trying to solve issues Leaders of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (Igad) have called for a de-escalation of tensions between Ethiopia and Somalia. The meeting, chaired by Ismail Omar Guelleh, President of Djibouti and Chairman of the Igad Heads of State and Government, reviewed the evolving situation in Sudan and the diplomatic row between Ethiopia and…

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IGAD Executive Secretary Awards Young Poets and Film makers to advocate for peace

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IGAD Executive Secretary Awards Young Poets and Film makers to advocate for peace

The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Executive Secretary Dr Workneh Gebeyehu, awarded three young poets and one young film maker who contested during the #IGADForPeace social media campaign in abid to advocate for peace and social development through arts.

The hand over ceremony took place at the Office of the IGAD Head of Mission located within the premises of the Kenya Medical Training College Campus on Karen Road in the presence of the IGAD Special Envoy for South Sudan, the IGAD Special Envoy for the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden and Somalia, as well as IGAD Divisions Directors and Specialised Institutions.

The awardees for Kenya are film maker Wakarima Wangui, 30 and poets Norris Mwavita, 21, Troy Roy Njagi, 19 and Cheboi Wakoli who were awarded for their peace poems and peace film.

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The Executive Secretary applauded the awardees for their talent and encouraged them to pursue their dreams. He commended them for their creativity in advocating for peace through artistic approach to advance peace amongst the young generation for development.

 “It is a pleasure for me to meet, greet and award young promising talents in poetry and filmmaking in Nairobi today”, he said.

“Youth account for a large majority of our population, and they are the ones most confronted with challenges such as unemployment, violence and drugs. They are the voice for a peaceful future we need to hear. Talking the language of the youth through the youth is paramount in passing the message of good governance and peace building. At IGAD, we aim to leverage on young people’s talents through advocacy making them peace ambassadors,”he continued before handing over the Awards.

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The peace campaign was aimed at highlighting the aspects that contribute to the promotion of peace within the IGAD region where tension between countries and armed conflicts thrive.

Similar award ceremonies will be held in the Offices of the IGAD Heads of Mission in other IGAD member countries.

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Сомалі загрожує голод через навалу сарани

Сомалі зіткнулася з новою навалою пустельної сарани, останньою з серії навал за останній рік. Агентства ООН попереджають, що ця східно-африканська нація є однією з 16 держав, які «піддаються високому ризику зростання рівня гострого голоду».

В той же час вся східна Африка готується до третьої спалаху пустельної сарани: мільярди шкідливих комах ось-ось вилупляться і поставлять під загрозу запаси продовольства в регіоні, який вже страждає від руйнівних дощів і пандемії коронавируса.

Через сприятливі погодні умови мігруючі шкідники з кінця 2019 року наводнили Східну Африку в рекордних кількостях. Незважаючи на узгоджене використання пестицидів, збирається піднятися ще одна хвиля.

«Десятки тисяч гектарів орних земель і пасовищ вже були пошкоджені в країнах ��огу і в Східній Африці», – зазначив у своєму звіті в цьому місяці Міжнародний комітет порятунку, підкреслюючи, що навіть невеликий рій сарани може з’їсти таку ж кількість їжі за день, як приблизно 35 тисяч людей.

В Ефіопії в період з січня по квітень сарана знищила 1,3 мільйона гектарів пасовищ і майже 200 тисяч гектарів посівів, що призвело до втрати 350 тисяч тонн зернових. Близько 260 тисяч чоловік загинули в результаті голоду 2011 року в Сомалі», – йдеться в червневому звіті IGAD, регіональної організації Східної Африки.

Організація Об’єднаних Націй в п’ятницю ще раз попередила про високий ризик виникнення голоду в трьох африканських державах, які роздираються конфліктами і Ємені.

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Why a proposed Horn of Africa bloc could destabilise the larger region

Why a proposed Horn of Africa bloc could destabilise the larger region

Eritrea’s President Isaias Afwerki (left), Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (right) and Somalia’s President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed.

Relations in the Horn of Africa are complex and complicated. They are characterised by deeply ingrained rivalries between Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Somalia in a conflict-ridden region. For decades, it has been known for civil war, conflict, and poor economic…

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Covid-19: IGAD Donates To Ugandan National Task Force Uganda, like other members of the inter-governmental authority on development, IGAD, has received a donation of a hundred thousand dollars from the regional body to help in the covid-19 response.

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New IGAD pact paves way for innovative solutions to disaster and climate change displacement in eastern Africa

This opinion piece was written by Tamara Wood, lecturer in law at the University of Tasmania and Affiliate at the Kaldor Centre for International Refugee Law of the UNSW Sydney. It was published by Thomson Reuters Foundation on 28 February 2020. 

A breakthrough agreement to assist people fleeing natural hazards, disasters and climate change in eastern Africa was concluded this week. The deal not only allows those forced to flee disaster-affected countries to seek safety in neighbouring countries, but also ensures they will not be sent home until it is safe and reasonable to return. 

The new agreement – the IGAD Free Movement Protocol – was endorsed by all seven Member States of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development in Khartoum on 26 February. The Protocol follows years of negotiations and consultations. It marks a significant step in addressing the protection gap for growing numbers of people worldwide displaced by disasters, who often do not qualify for refugee status or other forms of international protection. [Read more here.]

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ICPAC to Provide Climate Services and Multi-hazard Early Warnings to E.A

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ICPAC to Provide Climate Services and Multi-hazard Early Warnings to E.A

The IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) was officially opened by Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta in Ngong’, near the Kenyan capital Nairobi on Wednesday.

Speaking during the launch, President Kenyatta said global warming is a threat to climate change in Africa. He said there has been an increase in temperature and precipitation patterns.

“We live in uncertain times, increasing temperatures and sea levels, changing precipitation patterns and more extreme weather are threatening human health and safety, food and water security and socio-economic development in Africa. Africa, while currently responsible for a negligible amount of total global greenhouse gas emissions, is under significant threat from climate change.” said Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta.

His could be hazardous if there is an increase in intensity and frequency. It is always advised to provide a quality climate service and early warning. This can only be done through intergovernmental institutions.

CS Omamo and Tobiko who were present during the event, said the opening is a milestone not only for the IGAD region but the whole of Africa Continent. They promised to move together in ensuring a success in making a sure there is plenty of water, food and resources.

“The opening of the IGAD Climate Predictions and Application Center is a milestone, not only for the IGAD region but the continent of Africa. I was struck as I was taken around the offices of this impressive center, about the idea of connection. I thought about how visionary the IGAD member states came together in the name of development and understanding that we are a climate challenged region, a water-stressed zone, a zone of food insecurity and resource-based conflicts.” said CS Raychelle Omamo.

“I was here about two months ago and we planted about 200 trees in the corner there. We are in this together. There is either we survive and succeed, or perish together. That is the choice we have to make” added CS Keriako Tobiko

Cabinet Secretary environment , Keriako Tobiko. Image/Courtesy.

They emphasized the need of ensuring safety and no destruction of the environment through the activities that they per take into.

“Rejection of the existence and impact of climate change will cost us not just our health, but our home as the human race. And I would like to emphasize that we do not have a spare planet in which we will seek refuge once we have succeeded in destroying this one.” said Workneh Gebeyehu, IGAD’s Executive Secretary.

As part of the center’s launch, a Disaster Operations Center was established, with a situation room that will monitor major hazards and provide regional early warnings for drought, floods, extreme rainfall, food insecurity, or pests like the desert locust.

extremes. The system, the first of its kind in Africa, allows tracking climate hazards increasing in frequency and intensity due to climate change.

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Industries, food production should never be uninterrupted by measures to combat coronavirus - Museveni tells IGAD

Industries, food production should never be uninterrupted by measures to combat coronavirus – Museveni tells IGAD

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President Museveni has told fellow leaders from Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) countries that as they plan measures meant to combat the spread of the deadly coronavirus, there is need to ensure food and industrial production are not tampered with.

Following the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, several counties have come up with measures meant to combat the spread…

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Ilustraciones en el #callejondiagon2019 en el stand del #igad #harrypopote de las primeras dos pelis cuando aún no se ponía darks ♥️ https://www.instagram.com/p/B0MIIeVATVp/?igshid=36xww8h2hl7l

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The Case of the Speakeasy

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United States | Joint Statement on Escalating Conflict in South Sudan

United States | Joint Statement on Escalating Conflict in South Sudan

United States – The text of the following statement was issued jointly by the Governments of the United States, Norway, and the United Kingdom.

The members of the Troika (Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States) are alarmed about the escalating conflict around Yei, which represents a flagrant breach of the December 2017 Cessation of Hostilities Agreement and the September 2018…

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Work together for your country, JMEC tells South Sudanese

Work together for your country, JMEC tells South Sudanese

The Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission has appealed to the people of South Sudan to work together for the good of the country, and further said there are no beneficiaries to the conflict in South Sudan.

Acting Deputy Chief of Staff – Strategy Dr Thomson Fontaine said: “As we celebrate the International Day of Peace, may we all embrace the spirit of togetherness and agree that there are no…

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Two speedpaints, 15 and 20 minutes. Bottom one is Kadi, a giantess strategist, top one might be a human sorceress named Igad.

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U.S. Department of State News: South Sudan Peace Talks

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U.S. Department of State News: South Sudan Peace Talks

WASHINGTON – U.S. Depart of State today released the following statement:

The following is a joint statement issued by the Governments of the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and Norway.

The members of the Troika (Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States) commend the Intergovernmental Authority on Development’s (IGAD) efforts to drive forward the South Sudan peace process, and take note of the Khartoum Declaration of Agreement Between Parties of the Conflict of South Sudan agreed between President Salva Kiir, Dr. Riek Machar, and other opposition parties in Khartoum on June 27.  We welcome the Government of Sudan’s role in hosting the latest round of discussions.

We hope that the principles outlined in the declaration will help to build confidence between the parties and guide the difficult discussions that must follow to reach a credible and comprehensive wider agreement.

While we welcome the renewed commitment to a ceasefire, all sides must stop fighting now—that is the only secure foundation upon which any agreement can be built.  The effects of the renewed commitment to a permanent ceasefire must be seen on the ground. It must allow the return of South Sudan’s refugees and displaced people, and the safe delivery of humanitarian assistance. It must lead to improved security for communities and an end to the horrendous abuses endured by civilians at the hands of security forces.  “Self-monitoring” will not be sufficient to assess adherence to the ceasefire.  The Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring Mechanism (CTSAMM) must continue to play a central role, with full access throughout the country and support in publishing timely reports.

The new ceasefire does not negate the need to respond to the continued and repeated serious violations by all sides of the December 2017 Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (COHA).  We will continue to seek measures at the UN Security Council to return the region to peace and security, including consequences for spoilers to the peace process.  The International Community therefore stands ready to support action by IGAD and the African Union to signal an end to impunity by delivering punitive measures against those responsible.

The parties must work to solidify this agreement.  They need robust security and enforcement mechanisms, inclusion of a wide range of constituencies, and clear limits to executive power.  There is a need for specific and realistic benchmarks throughout the transitional period, which lead to free and fair elections that allow for a peaceful transition in leadership in the most expeditious and responsible manner.  The international community will encourage any oil arrangement to include transparency and accountability and ensure that new oil revenues directly benefit the South Sudanese people, rather than fuel more conflict.

All this will be critical to ensure that the failures of past agreements are not repeated and the confidence of international donors is secured.

We appreciate IGAD’s ongoing efforts and look forward to further progress in the next phase of talks.

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SOURCE: news provided by STATE.GOV

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South #Sudan Wants New Site for #Peace #Talks #SouthSudan's government says it wants a planned meeting between #President #SalvaKiir and rebel leader #RiekMachar to take place outside the countries of the East #Africa bloc IGAD. #Kiir and #Machar were expected to meet in #AddisAbaba, #Ethiopia, on June 20. But, speaking to reporters Friday, government spokesman Michael Makuei suggested South Africa as the site for the meeting. Machar, who is Kiir's former deputy, has lived in exile in South Africa since fleeing South Sudan in 2016, after the collapse of a peace agreement between the government and Machar's faction, known as the #SPLM-IO. #Makuei said there were "competing interests" among #IGAD member states Sudan, #Kenya and #Ethiopia, all of which have offered to host a Kiir-Machar meeting. "It seems that there is some sort of undeclared competition," he said. Makuei said South Sudan's government now preferred to have Kiir travel to South Africa to meet with Machar. "The best thing is to hold it in a neutral ground, so that none of these three [countries] takes it for anything other than a neutral place," he said. #IGAD still involved Makuei said any meeting between the two leaders would still be organized under the auspices of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, even if South Africa hosted it. Mabior Garang, head of communications for the SPLM-IO, was not available to comment on the government's suggestion. Colonel Lam Paul Gabriel, the faction's deputy military spokesman, said, "We [are] only aware of the IGAD process or the invitation given to us by the prime minister of #Ethiopia, that the face-to-face meeting will happen in Addis Ababa. Anything about South Africa or any other place, we are not aware about it." Gabriel said Machar was preparing to arrive in Addis Ababa for the June 20 meeting with Kiir. South Sudan's conflict began in 2013 as a power struggle between Kiir and Machar. The civil #war has displaced more than 4 million South #Sudanese.