Dr Workneh Gebeyehu

My remarks during the IGAD Forum for Eminent Personalities and Leaders for Peace 🕊️ @DrWorkneh @IGADsecretariat #DiplomacyInActionKE

Guns kill people, polarization kills nations. That is why we must unite across generations to silence guns and heal divisions. Our future rests on how swiftly we end these twin threats. I am proud of the strides made in the past two days to institutionalize the Council of…

The IGAD Council of Eminent Persons was envisioned as a reservoir of wisdom, guiding our region through the complexities of peace, security, and development. Today in Nairobi, I’m honoured to host members of the Council alongside Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Gender, Hon.…

Today, I received H.E. Ambassador Hu Bin, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Djibouti and accredited to IGAD, for an exchange on regional issues. We also signed a grant agreement aimed at strengthening institutional support to IGAD. I am grateful for China’s…

I am pleased to sign an €8 million Grant Agreement with the Federal Republic of Germany, through @BMZ_Bund and @KfW, to scale up IGAD’s Regional Migration Fund (RMF) Phase IV. This support will expand our reach along key migration corridors - Moyale, Togwajale, and Nimule–Elegu…

At the 7th AU Mid-Year Coordination Meeting in Malabo, we stand at a critical juncture, not just to reflect, but to redefine Africa’s path forward. The alignment between the African Union and Regional Economic Communities is no longer optional, it is essential. Our strength lies…

I am honoured to host the Inter-REC/RM CEOs Coordination Meeting on the margins of the AU meetings in Malabo. Grateful to H.E. @YMahmoudAli for his leadership and steadfast support to the RECs, and to my fellow CEOs for their dedication to this important platform. As Platform…

Early warning without early action is not just a missed opportunity—it’s a dangerous gamble. At the 4th AU I-RECKE Policy Session on Early Warning and Conflict Prevention, I urged all Regional Economic Communities and Regional Mechanisms to move from fragmented responses to…

Africa’s transformation will move at the speed of our roads, rails, and regulations. At the 3rd Coordination Meeting of Heads of RECs on the implementation of AfCFTA, I reaffirmed IGAD’s commitment to accelerating regional integration through infrastructure, policy coherence,…

Multilateralism is not just a principle — it is part of Africa’s DNA. Our history, resilience, and future are rooted in unity and collective action. Honoured to attend the 47th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea. On the margins of this…

On behalf of IGAD, I extend warm congratulations to the people and Government of South Sudan on your 14th Independence Day. This day is a testament to the resilience and hope of a proud nation. IGAD remains committed to supporting South Sudan on its path to peace, unity, and…

Held productive consultations with H.E. Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel Kuol, Vice President and Chairperson of the Economic Cluster of the Republic of South Sudan. We discussed key issues related to collaborative peace efforts and the implementation of the Revitalized Agreement on the…

Arrived in Juba, South Sudan for a two-day mission focused on progress implementation of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS), and underscoring the critical need for its timely and full execution. In my initial meeting with H.E.…

Hambalyo Maalinta Xorriyadda Soomaaliya! 🇸🇴 Waxaan u dirayaa shacabka Soomaaliyeed iyo Dowladda Federaalka Soomaaliya hambalyo iyo bogaadin ku aaddan maalinta Xorriyadda ee 1-da Luulyo. Waa maalin taariikhi ah oo xusuus gaar ah u leh qaranka Soomaaliyeed – maalintii aad…

Three years ago, I envisioned a world-class leadership academy for our region. Today, that dream begins in Mombasa, Kenya, with the launch of the IGAD Leadership Academy’s first cohort training. With youth making up 60% of our population, they are the engine of transformation,…

🇩🇯 On this Independence Day, I salute the People and Government of Djibouti, a founding IGAD Member, our gracious host, and a steadfast champion of peace and diplomacy in the region. Your resilience and leadership continue to shape a stronger, united IGAD region.

An organisation is only as strong as its leadership and thrives when everyone feels included and valued. Over the next three days, will have senior management retreat including a Gender Analysis session with IGAD’s Senior Management; a key moment to reflect on our current…

IGAD Security Sector Program: Harnessing Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Security, Cooperation and Resilience.

Following up on the recent Ethiopia–Kenya consultations on the Horn of Africa Gateway Project convened by IGAD in Addis Ababa, I met this morning with Mandera County Governor @MohamedAkhalif ,Technical team of the project and World Bank officials to evaluate implementation…

AI is not just about algorithms — it’s about possibilities. It’s about reimagining what’s possible for the IGAD region. Today, alongside H.E. @honkabogo, Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for ICT and the Digital Economy, I had the privilege to open the IGAD Regional Consultative Seminar…