3 November 2024 (Djibouti, Djibouti) – The IGAD Executive Secretary met with Türkiye’s Foreign Minister, H.E. Hakan Fidan, on the sidelines of the 3rd Türkiye-Africa Ministerial Review Conference.
4 November 2024 (Ali Sabieh, Djibouti) – The IGAD Health and Social Development Division organised a regional workshop to raise awareness and build capacity for harmonising migration and displacement data, promoting best practices in this critical area.
4 November 2024 (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia) – The Director of IGAD’s Peace and Security Division welcomed Mrs. Precious Obonetse, INTERPOL’s Special Representative to the African Union (SIRAU), to discuss enhancing cooperation on peace and security, addressing the impact of crime on development, and exploring innovative approaches to foster regional stability.
4 November 2024 (Djibouti, Djibouti) – IGAD invited researchers, academics, and policymakers to submit abstracts for the 4th Scientific Conference on Migration and Displacement.
6 November 2024 (Djibouti, Djibouti) – The IGAD Executive Secretary held discussions with the Australian Ambassador to Ethiopia, Djibouti, and IGAD, focusing on potential collaboration in agriculture, climate change, gender equality, and efforts to secure lasting peace and stability in the IGAD region.
6 November 2024 (Djibouti, Djibouti) – The IGAD Executive Secretary met with H.E. Amb. Bankole Adeoye, African Union Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace, and Security, to exchange views on regional peace and security priorities.
8 November 2024 (Nairobi, Kenya) – The Director of IGAD’s Centre for Pastoral Areas and Livestock Development (CPALD) opened the annual Drylands Transform project review and planning meeting, affirming IGAD’s commitment to positively transforming the livestock sector.
8 November 2024 (Jigjiga, Ethiopia) – IGAD’s CPALD conducted training for 20 Government Field Extension Officers on Standard Methods & Procedures for Animal Health (SMP-AH) and Risk-Based Animal Disease Surveillance. The training aims to improve certification standards, enhance disease control, and support the health and welfare of exported livestock.
10 November 2024 (Djibouti, Djibouti) – IGAD’s Deputy Executive Secretary met with the Task Team Leader and Co-Task Team Leader of the World Bank’s Health Emergency Preparedness, Response and Resilience Programme. Discussions centred on regional health challenges and collaborative strategies to engage all IGAD Member States in addressing these critical issues.
