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African regional body condemns attacks on Port Sudan

Published on: May 8, 2025
11:08

Djibouti, May 8 (Prensa Latina) The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) expressed on Thursday deep concern and unequivocal condemnation of the recent drone strikes on critical infrastructure and civilian areas in Port Sudan.

Regional bloc urges South Sudan to release opponents

Published on: March 13, 2025
17:45

Juba, Mar 13 (Prensa Latina) African authorities called for South Sudan's government to release the recently detained political opponents, local sources reported in this capital on Thursday.

IGAD virtual summit focuses on South Sudan crisis

Published on: March 12, 2025
09:17

Djibouti, Mar 12 (Prensa Latina) The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) is holding virtually on Wednesday the 43rd Extraordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government to address the evolving situation in South Sudan.

African body implements strategy for sustainable camel management

Published on: September 2, 2024
10:48

Djibouti, Sep 2 (Prensa Latina) With the highest density of camels in the world, the Horn of Africa region, served by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), is implementing a strategy for the growth of this important economic sector.

President Mayardit welcomes IGAD’s Executive Secretary

Published on: March 28, 2024
14:46

Juba, Mar 28 (Prensa Latina) South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir Mayardit welcomed on Thursday the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD)’s Executive Secretary Workneh Gebeyehu, who completes today a working visit to the country.

African entity advocates dialogue to resolve conflicts in the region

Published on: November 22, 2023
11:05

Djibouti, Nov 22 (Prensa Latina) The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) recognized the vital role of dialogue and negotiation to address grievances and resolve conflicts, essential to achieve lasting peace in the region.

IGAD Quartet alarmed by Sudan crisis

Published on: July 10, 2023
16:25

Addis Ababa, Jul 10 (Prensa Latina) The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Quartet Heads of State and Government in Eastern Africa on Monday expressed deep concern about the impact war in Sudan after reporting thousands of deaths and nearly three million displaced people.

Ethiopia chairs interregional meeting on Sudan crisis

Published on: July 10, 2023
10:00

Addis Ababa, Jul 10 (Prensa Latina) Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed chairs on Monday the meeting of the IGAD Quartet States (Ethiopia, Djibouti, South Sudan, and Kenya) to discuss a peaceful solution to the conflict in Sudan.

Member States to validate IGAD Regional Food Safety Strategy

Published on: June 20, 2023
17:53

Addis Ababa, Jun 20 (Prensa Latina) IGAD member states on Tuesday confirmed its member states have validated IGAD´s Regional Food Safety Strategy to strengthen regional food and nutrition security.

Djibouti hosts IGAD Assembly of Heads of State and Government

Published on: June 12, 2023
07:52

Djibouti, Jun 12 (Prensa Latina) The Intergovernmental Authority for Development (IGAD) will hold the fourteenth regular meeting of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government in order to discuss critical issues for peace, security and regional development.

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