IGAD Peace and Security Division

✅ Day 1 Highlights: National Judicial Training for senior Ethiopian judges. Day 1 of the #IGAD Security Sector Program’s (@IGADISSP ) National Judicial Training on Financing of Terrorism, Money Laundering, and Technology-Enabled Crimes, such as cryptocurrencies in the Horn of Africa Region, concluded with focused discussions on the evolving threat landscape and the critical role of the judiciary in addressing complex national and transnational security threats. The sessions examined the nexus between terrorism financing, money laundering, and technology-enabled crimes, including how #terrorist and criminal networks exploit formal banking systems, informal remittances, charities, mobile money, cryptocurrencies, and digital platforms. Participants also explored legal and institutional frameworks for #counterterrorism, intelligence-led investigations, financial intelligence, admissible evidence, and the role of judges in safeguarding due process, #humanrights, and judicial independence. Through expert presentations, case studies, group discussions, and plenary reflections, Day 1 laid a strong foundation for the upcoming days. This training is supported by the Government of Spain. @MAECgob @EmbSpainAddis #ISSP #SecuritySector

📍 Bishoftu, Ethiopia 📆 15-17 May 2026 Advancing Judicial Response to Evolving Security Threats in the IGAD Region The Division’s Security Sector Program’s (@IGADISSP) National Judicial Training on Financing of Terrorism, Money Laundering, and Technology-Enabled Crimes commenced. The training will examine the nexus between #terrorism financing, money laundering, Foreign Terrorist Fighters (FTF), human trafficking, and technology-enabled crimes, including how terrorist and criminal networks exploit formal banking systems, informal remittances, charities, mobile money, #cryptocurrencies, and digital platforms. Over the next three days, participants will explore legal and institutional frameworks for #counterterrorism, intelligence-led investigations, financial intelligence, admissible evidence, and the judicial role in safeguarding due process, human rights, and judicial independence. This training is generously supported by the Government of #Spain. @MAECgob @EmbSpainAddis #IGAD #Ethiopia

📆 15-17 May 2026 📍 Bishoftu, Ethiopia #IGAD Strengthens Judicial Capacity Against Complex Security Threats The three-day National Judicial Training for senior Ethiopian high court judges on Financing of #Terrorism, #MoneyLaundering, and Technology-Enabled #Crimes has officially kicked off. The opening session featured remarks and Keynote speeches from: ·Mrs. Nejat Abdulrahman @NejatIssa- Head, IGAD Security Sector Program (@IGAD_SSP) · Mr. Siraj Abdella – Director of IGAD Affairs of @MFA of Ethiopia · H.E. Mrs Lalise Deselegne - President of the Ethiopian Federal High Court. · H.E. Ambassador Guillermo Antonio López Mac_Lellan – Ambassador of Spain to the FDRE. · Commander @AbebeMuluneh – Director, @IGADPeace The training aims to strengthen judicial capacity to adjudicate complex cases of terrorism financing, money laundering, and cyber-enabled crimes. In addition, it covers the aspects of financial intelligence, digital evidence, asset recovery, and inter-agency cooperation, while safeguarding due process, human rights, and judicial independence. Through expert presentations, case studies, simulations, and scenario-based discussions, the training will support judges in responding to evolving national and transnational security threats with greater technical confidence, consistency, and institutional coordination. This training is generously supported by the Government of #Spain. @MAECgob @EmbSpainAddis #AML #CFT #Ethiopia #Judiciary

The Week at #IGAD: 26 April – 1 May 2026 Top stories: · In Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) sustained support for peace in South Sudan, engaging Norway and partners to advance the Revitalised Peace Agreement and inclusive dialogue towards credible elections. · Across Djibouti and Kenya, IGAD strengthened regional cooperation on migration, skills development, mediation, and climate resilience—enhancing coordinated responses, building a skilled workforce, and advancing sustainable development. #RisingWithIGAD #OneRegionOneFuture

🌍 Request for Expressions of Interest #IGAD invites qualified consulting firms to support the development of Regional Guidelines for Increasing Digital Inclusion and Universal Access for Refugees and Returnee Communities under EARDIP. The consultancy will help advance equitable access to digital identification, skills, and services, strengthening inclusion and self reliance for displaced communities across IGAD Member States. 📅 Deadline: May 11, 2026, 1100 hours EAT 📩 Submit to: procurement@igad.int Copy: hassan.salah@igad.int 🔗 Details: igad.int/consultancies/ #RisingWithIGAD #OneRegionOneFuture

📢 We’re Hiring: Regional Project Coordinator at IGAD! IGAD is seeking a skilled and proactive Regional Project Coordinator to lead the implementation of the BREFONS / BREFOL programmes in the Horn of Africa. 🌍 Do you have a passion for resilience building, food security, climate adaptation, and sustainable livelihoods? This is your opportunity to contribute to IGAD’s efforts in strengthening the resilience of agro-pastoral and pastoral communities across the region. Key Responsibilities: ✅ Oversee and coordinate all BREFONS and BREFOL project activities across participating Member States ✅ Lead planning, monitoring, evaluation, procurement, and budget execution processes ✅ Strengthen partnerships with governments, development partners, and regional stakeholders ✅ Ensure results-based project management and reporting in line with IGAD and AfDB procedures 📍 Location: Djibouti 📅 Deadline: 8 May 2026 📩 How to Apply: Send your application to recruitment@igad.int with the subject “IGAD–RPC–2026” 🔗 Ready to join our team and make a difference? Apply now! igad.int/careers/ 📢 IGAD is an equal opportunity employer and encourages qualified female candidates to apply! #RisingWithIGAD #OneRegionOneFuture

Digital Integration for a Connected Future. Across the #IGAD region, digital transformation is creating new pathways for growth, innovation, and regional integration. Through the Eastern Africa Regional Digital Integration Project (EARDIP), IGAD is working with Member States and partners to expand affordable cross-border broadband, strengthen cybersecurity, and enable trusted digital services across borders. By building a harmonised regional digital market, EARDIP is unlocking opportunities for businesses, entrepreneurs, and communities—supporting digital trade, improving service delivery, and driving inclusive economic development across Eastern Africa. From reliable connectivity to secure data flows and interoperable online systems, EARDIP is laying the foundation for a competitive and digitally empowered region. ✨ A connected region is a stronger region—where innovation drives opportunity and digital access fuels shared prosperity. 📘 Learn more about EARDIP and IGAD’s digital transformation agenda:
igad.int/eardip/ #RisingWithIGAD
#OneRegionOneFuture.

H.E. Ambassador Moussa Djama Ali (@MoussaDjama11), IGAD Special Envoy to the Republic of South Sudan, today met with Pekka Haavisto (@Haavisto) the Personal Envoy of the UN Secretary- General for Sudan, on the sidelines of the IGAD Mediation Reflection Conference in Nairobi, Kenya. Their discussions centred on the political and security situation in South Sudan and efforts to advance peacebuilding. #IGAD #SouthSudan

Strengthening Coordinated Diplomacy for Peace in Sudan On the margins of the #IGAD Mediation Reflection Conference in Nairobi, Kenya, IGAD Executive Secretary, H.E. @DrWorkneh, met with H.E. Amb. @Haavisto, the United Nations Personal Envoy of the Secretary General for Sudan. Their discussions focused on strengthening the IGAD Quintet architecture, bringing together the @_AfricanUnion, @IGADsecretariat, @UN, the League of Arab States, and the @EU_Commission, as a coordinated platform for advancing peace efforts in Sudan. The meeting underscored the need for closer diplomatic coordination, a clear accountability mechanism, and sustained support for an inclusive, Sudanese led mediation process that addresses the root causes of the conflict and works towards lasting peace. #Sudan #Peacebuilding #Mediation #RisingWithIGAD #OneRegionOneFuture

On the margins of the #IGAD Mediation Reflection Conference in Nairobi, I met with H.E. Amb. Pekka Haavisto, the UN’s Personal Envoy of the Secretary General for Sudan. We discussed ways to enhance the IGAD Quintet architecture (AU, IGAD, UN, LAS  & EU) and to explore pathways to peace in Sudan. We committed to creating an accountability mechanism/framework and coordinating diplomatic efforts to promote an inclusive, Sudanese-led mediation that addresses the root causes of the conflict and works towards lasting peace.

IGAD Executive Secretary Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu has warned that global political shifts are posing serious challenges to peace mediation efforts. Speaking at the IGAD Mediation Reflection Conference in Nairobi, he said the foundations that once supported mediation, shared norms, multilateralism, and trust among states, are increasingly weakening. He noted that mediation is now deeply influenced by geopolitics, with competing initiatives, fragmented authority, and declining coherence. Dr. Gebeyehu emphasised that legitimacy in peace processes can no longer be assumed but must be earned in a rapidly changing global environment.

IGAD Mediation Reflection Conference: Reimagining Peace Making in the Horn of Africa x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

IGAD Mediation Reflection Conference: Reimagining Peace Making in the Horn of Africa x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

IGAD Mediation Reflection Conference: Reimagining Peace Making in the Horn of Africa x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

IGAD Mediation Reflection Conference: Reimagining Peace Making in the Horn of Africa x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

IGAD Mediation Reflection Conference: Reimagining Peace Making in the Horn of Africa x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

My speech on Reimagining Mediation at the first IGAD Mediation Reflection Conference in Nairobi, Kenya.

Igad Mediation Reflection Conference, Safaripark, Nairobi x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Igad Mediation Reflection Conference, Safaripark, Nairobi x.com/i/broadcasts/1…