Tag: IGAD
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IGAD Warns of Intensified Drought Across Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia
IGAD Predicts Intensified Drought Across the Horn of Africa The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Weather Centre has issued a warning about an intensifying drought in parts of Kenya, Ethiopia, and Somalia. The forecast, based on rainfall analysis from August to October using the Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI), shows a marked rainfall deficit across much…
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IGAD Weather Centre Warns Intensified Drought in Kenya
Overview: Drought Intensifies Across the Horn of Africa The IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) has issued a stark warning about an intensifying drought across eastern Kenya, much of Ethiopia, and Somalia. The alert follows rainfall analyses for August through October, using the Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI) to gauge deficits. The figures show a…
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IGAD Warns Intensified Drought in Kenya, Ethiopia, Somalia
H2: Overview The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Weather Centre has issued a sobering forecast for the Horn of Africa, warning that drought conditions are likely to intensify in Kenya, Ethiopia, and Somalia. The alert follows a detailed rainfall analysis of August through October, using the Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI) to gauge deficits across the…
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IGAD Summit: Regional Rights Bodies Warn Against Mandate Misconceptions Threatening Peace
Background: A Call for Clarity in Democratic Mandates The Intergovernmental Authority for Development (IGAD) convened a high-level meeting this week to discuss the role of democratic institutions in fostering resilience, stability, and sustainable peace across its member states. In a critical divergence from typical ritual statements, regional human rights bodies used the forum to spotlight…
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Regional Bodies Reject Mandate Misconceptions as Threat to Peace and Democracy
Overview: A Wake-Up Call for Democratic Institutions Regional human rights bodies gathered this week to address a growing concern: misconceptions about the mandates of democratic institutions are being used as a pretext to undermine peace and democratic governance across the Intergovernmental Authority for Development (IGAD) member states. The meeting centered on how democratic institutions—parliaments, judiciaries,…
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Regional Bodies Urge Clarity on Mandates to Safeguard Peace and Democracy in IGAD
Overview: A Call to Correct Misconceptions This week, regional human rights bodies gathered with representatives from the Intergovernmental Authority for Development (IGAD) member states to address how constitutional mandates, governance frameworks, and international commitments intersect with sustained peace. The meeting, aimed at strengthening democratic resilience, foregrounded a core concern: misconceptions about the scope and intent…
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Kenya-Ethiopia Cross-Border Ties Boost Regional Development
A new chapter for border communities Kenya and Ethiopia are rolling out a coordinated plan to strengthen ties across their shared border, responding to decades of limited access to essential services and economic opportunities for residents living in remote, cross-border areas. The initiative, backed by regional powerhouse IGAD (Intergovernmental Authority on Development) and Germany’s GIZ…
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Kenya and Ethiopia Unite to Strengthen Cross-Border Ties for Border Communities
A New Chapter for Border Communities In a landmark move, Kenya and Ethiopia have launched a formal collaboration aimed at strengthening ties along their shared border. The initiative brings together regional bodies, local governments, and development partners to address chronic challenges faced by residents living in remote frontier areas. For years, communities have struggled with…
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Kenya and Ethiopia Launch Cross-Border Development Initiative to Boost Lives Along Shared Border
Overview Kenya and Ethiopia are stepping up a regional effort to deepen ties along their shared border. The initiative, supported by IGAD (Intergovernmental Authority on Development) and Germany’s GIZ, aims to tackle persistent challenges faced by border residents—especially limited access to healthcare, education, and economic opportunities. By coordinating policies, pooling resources, and fostering closer collaboration…