Mohamed Abdi Ware

With my brother, Executive Secretary of IGAD, @DrWorkneh and my friend HE Ahmed Mohamed Islaan ‘Madoobe’, President of Jubaland State of Somalia, and hundreds of Regional notables, glad to attend the spectacular wedding of my friend and IGAD colleague Ahmed Hassen ‘Baaji’ and his beautiful bride, Fatuma, in Nairobi, Kenya. Congratulations to the new family. ‘Boys and Milk, Girls and Milk’ as we say in Somalia. May the bond between you two, and the one between your respective families and friends last into eternity!

Deeply saddened to learn of the passing of #Djibouti’s Minister of Defense, H.E. Hassan Omar Mohamed Bourhan. He was a dedicated statesman, a cherished friend, and a loyal public servant whose leadership greatly contributed to regional security. My profound condolences go out to H.E. President @IsmailOguelleh, the bereaved family, the Government, and the people of the Republic of Djibouti. The entire @IGADsecretariat region stands in solidarity with you during this time of national mourning. May his soul rest in eternal peace.

I second my brother, the IGAD Executive Secretary’s sentiments on the historic opening of the Ethiopian Dialogue Conference, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. As someone who has spent over 30 years in conflict areas, as a citizen of Somalia and as a humanitarian worker in other conflict prone countries, I have seen the impact of conflict on society, especially on the youth whose education and entire future is put in jeopardy. Dialogue and ultimately peace requires the ultimate courage- much more than what is required for the war itself. I applaud Prime Minister @AbiyAhmedAli for his courage in launching this historic process. I urge our Ethiopian brothers and sisters to grasp this opportunity with both hands. Dialogue is bitter and requires tremendous sacrifice. Do it for the sake of your children-the future of your beautiful country. I am proud to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with my brother, @DrWorkneh as IGAD supports this process in solidarity with the Ethiopian people and its elected government.

Glad to welcome Eng Mohamed Hassan Abdulle, Director General, Ministry of Agriculture, Somalia and his team to IGAD Headquarters in Djibouti. We discussed strengthening IGAD-Somalia collaboration on agriculture and livelihood issues, including preparedness for the incoming El Niño in the region.

Today, I signed the Condolence Book for the passing of His Highness the Father Emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, at the Embassy of Qatar in Djibouti. During the meeting with HE Rashid bin Shafeea Al-Marri, Qatar Ambassador to Djibouti, I conveyed the personal condolences of the IGAD Executive Secretary, @DrWorkneh . We send our heartfelt condolences to His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of the State of Qatar, the Ruling Family, and the people of Qatar for this great loss. May Allah have mercy on the deceased and grant you all patience and solace.ِ @QatarNewsAgency @MOFA_Qatar_EN @JaborDosari

Thanks to Commissioner General Demelash Gebremichael of the Ethiopian Police Force and his team, particularly the leadership, faculty and students at the Ethiopia Police University for a gracious welcome at the Ethiopian Police University in Sendafa, Ethiopia. We toured the ultra-modern facilities of the Crime Investigation Academy of the University- undoubtedly one of the most advanced in our continent, if not the world, and discussed ways of leveraging the resources at the University (talent and technology) for our entire region. IGAD Executive Secretary, Dr Workneh Gebeyehu, signed a Memorandum of Understanding to that effect with the Commissioner General Demelash Gebremichael of the Ethiopian Police Force, and we will offer tuition-free training (both short term and academic- up to PhD level) at the University for selected and qualified candidates from our member states. At the conclusion, the Ethiopian Police Force honored Executive Secretary @DrWorkneh by establishing a scholarship program, in his name, at the Ethiopian Police University. This is not only a personal honor for a lifetime of exemplary public service, including more than ten years as Commissioner General of Police, but an honor to the entire IGAD family and the @IGADsecretariat. As gesture of gratitude for the brotherly reception, and to support Ethiopia’s renowned #Green#Legacy, we planted trees at the academy.

Today in Sandafa, Ethiopia, IGAD Executive Secretary Dr Workneh Gebeyehu @DrWorkneh and Ethiopian Federal Police Commissioner General Demelash Gebremichael signed a Memorandum of Understanding between IGAD and the Ethiopian Police University. This MoU will offer our regional law enforcement officers and agencies tuition-free access to advanced training in forensics, cyber-investigation, and counter-terrorism for police officers from IGAD Member States. This will help in establishing a long lasting relationship between police forces in the region in the fight against transnational crimes. Glad to be part of this.

True regional security is not built on walls, but on the bridges of cooperation we construct between our institutions. Today in Sandafa, I joined Commissioner General Demelash Gebremichael to sign an MoU between IGAD and the Ethiopian Police University. This partnership will offer our regional law enforcement officers and agencies tuition-free access to advanced training in forensics, cyber-investigation, and counter-terrorism. By investing in our officers, we are building a unified defense force that ensures a safer, more resilient future for the entire Horn of Africa.

I extend my warm congratulations to the Government and people of the Republic of South Sudan on the occasion of the country’s 15th Independence Day. As South Sudan marks this important milestone, IGAD reaffirms its unwavering commitment to working alongside the Government and people of South Sudan in advancing lasting peace, stability, and sustainable development for the continued wellbeing and prosperity of all its citizens. Happy Independence Day, South Sudan!

Glad to witness as the Ethiopian Federal Police (EFP) honors IGAD Executive Secretary @DrWorkneh by establishing, in his name, a new forensic science scholarship at the Crime Investigation Academy of the Ethiopian Police University (EPU) in Sandafa, Ethiopia. According to Ethiopian Federal Police the programme has been created to recognise Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu’s exemplary leadership, dedicated service, and significant contributions to the Ethiopian Federal Police (EFP), public service to Ethiopia, and his relentless commitment toregional integration to the IGAD region. The entire IGAD family is proud of this recognition, and on their behalf, I congratulate His Excellency on this achievement.

Glad to co-chair the IGAD Institutional Strengthening Action Programme (ISAP) Partners close-out meeting with HE Joachim Beijmo, Sweden Head of Regional Cooperation in Africa in Djibouti. Attended by other partners, Ms Heikkilä Pirjo-Liisa, Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of Finland, Ethiopia, Mr. Bloch Jean-Matthieu, Head of International Cooperation, Embassy of Switzerland, Ethiopia and Ms. Ruth Abraham, International Cooperation, Embassy of Sweden in Ethiopia, the meeting focused on our partnership under the ISAP Programme. ‘ISAP IV has been much more than a programme of institutional support. It has been an important catalyst for strengthening IGAD's governance, modernizing our management systems, improving accountability, advancing digital transformation, and fostering a stronger culture of results and performance. These reforms have enhanced the Secretariat's capacity to fulfil its mandate in an increasingly complex regional environment’. @jbeijmo @pirjo_liisa @SwissAddisAbaba @SweinEthiopia @FinlandinETH