IGAD Moves Agrifood Integration From Regional Planning Toward Implementation
DJIBOUTI — September 20, 2026 — The Intergovernmental Authority on Development is advancing efforts to strengthen agricultural integration across the Horn of Africa, with member states endorsing two regional frameworks…
AU takes Africa’s Reform Agenda to New York as UNGA 81 High-Level Week begins
NEW YORK — September 20, 2026 — The African Union’s senior leadership has arrived in New York for the High-Level Week of the 81st Session of the United Nations General…
IGAD pushes new refugee model: From humanitarian assistance to jobs, business, economic inclusion
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — September 19, 2026 — The Intergovernmental Authority on Development is advancing a regional approach that seeks to move refugee policy beyond long-term dependence on humanitarian assistance…
AU raises alarm over Red Sea escalation, risks to African economies
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — September 19, 2026 — The African Union Commission has expressed deep concern over the latest military escalation in the Red Sea region, warning that continued attacks…
AU, SA set roadmap for continental archives, repository project
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — September 19, 2026 — The African Union Commission and the Government of South Africa have completed a technical mission aimed at moving forward the African Union…
IGAD foreign ministers to meet in Djibouti as regional peace, security challenges Intensify
DJIBOUTI CITY, Djibouti — September 14, 2026 — Foreign ministers from member states of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) are scheduled to gather in Djibouti City on September 15…
IGAD reviews refugee education integration across the Horn of Africa
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — September 9, 2026 — The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has convened its 5th regional meeting on refugee inclusion in national education systems, bringing regional partners…
SADC promotes Southern Africa as an integrated Investment destination at AIM Congress 2026
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — September 9, 2026 — The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is positioning Southern Africa as a single, increasingly integrated investment destination as the region seeks…
SADC reviews women’s role in peace operations as region advances women, peace, security agenda
GABORONE, Botswana — September 9, 2026 — The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is taking steps to examine and potentially strengthen women’s participation in regional peace-support operations, with a new…
SADC Electoral Assistance Mission supports Lesotho as region strengthens democratic institutions
MASERU, Lesotho — September 9, 2026 — The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has taken another step toward strengthening electoral institutions in Southern Africa by deploying electoral experts to support…