Dr Abdi Hersi

Senior Regional Policy and Liaison Officer @UNmigration. Former Knowledge Mgmt and Learning Expert @igadsecretariat. Tweets do not represent views of employer.

[Mohammed Abdiker @AbdikerM]

A productive exchange with Hon. Dickson Matembo, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs and Internal Security of Zambia, at #IMRF2026.

I commend Zambia's strong commitment to safe migration, data systems and protection of vulnerable migrants.

[IGAD Health & Social Development Division @IGADHealthS]

📍 Tadjourah, Djibouti | IGADMigration

📣IGAD Advances Regional Dialogue on Irregular Migration Along the Eastern Route

At the High-Level Technical Experts Meeting on migration along the Eastern Route (Red Sea Route crisis), Amb @meigague, Director @IGADHealthS, highlighted the urgent need for a collective response to one of the world’s most dangerous and neglected migration corridors.

He stressed the importance of a coordinated and inclusive approach involving IGAD Member States, as well as countries of transit and destination, including Yemen and Saudi Arabia.

The Eastern Route, linking the Horn of Africa to the Arabian Peninsula via the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, remains a strategic corridor—but also a high-risk route marked by trafficking in persons, migrant smuggling, and frequent loss of lives.

He also recalled key legal and policy frameworks guiding regional action, including the UN Convention against Transnational Organized Crime, the African Union Agenda 2063, and the Migration Policy Framework for Africa.

👉 He called for strengthened regional cooperation and concrete action to ensure safe, orderly, and rights-based migration governance.

[IOM East, Horn and Southern Africa 🇺🇳 @IOM_EHSA]

At the Technical Experts Meeting in Tadjoura, Djibouti, H.E. Said Nouh Hassan, Minister of Interior of Djibouti and Chair of IGAD, called for stronger regional cooperation to address irregular migration along the Eastern Route.

[IOM East, Horn and Southern Africa 🇺🇳 @IOM_EHSA]

IGAD, the Government of Djibouti, IOM, the European Union, SIDA, and partners have convened in Tadjourah, #Djibouti, for a technical experts meeting on irregular migration, trafficking in persons, smuggling of migrants, and safe migration governance along the Eastern Route.

[Frantz Celestin @CelestinFranz]

Great to be at the 7th Regional Ministerial Forum on Migration. The Forum marks an important step forward in how we approach labour mobility, engaging countries of destination as active partners in the process.

[Sanusi Tejan Savage @SanusiTejan]

Today, I addressed the opening of the Technical Working Group Meeting of the 7th Regional Ministerial Forum on Migration at Speke Resort Munyonyo. I reaffirmed IOM’s commitment to work with Member States to keep migration a positive force for development and cooperation.

[Alia Hirji @AliaHirji]

🇲🇺Mauritius validates its National Diaspora Policy — a major step toward structured engagement with Mauritians worldwide. Proud that IOM supported this milestone, building on consultations launched in 2025. #diasporapartnerships | #SustainableDevelopment.
@Ahersi2A
@IOMDevFund

[IOM East, Horn and Southern Africa 🇺🇳 @IOM_EHSA]

IOM and the @IGADsecretariat co-convened Member States of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development for an inception workshop supported by @UEaDjibouti on a Whole-of-Route approach to implementing the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration in the region.

[Frantz Celestin @CelestinFranz]

Glad to moderate today’s discussion at the Biannual Meeting on the UN Regional Prevention and Integration Strategy for the Horn of Africa, with insights from Raquel Leandro (UNDP).

Youth engagement is a core investment in governance, social cohesion, and long-term stability.

[Frantz Celestin @CelestinFranz]

Great to host a panel at the International Dialogue on Migration. Properly governed migration is a strategic asset, unleashing the region's financial, intellectual, social & cultural power. The forum shows how well-managed migration can drive innovation, investment & growth.

[Frantz Celestin @CelestinFranz]

The 25th Migration Dialogue for Southern Africa marked 25 years of partnership between IOM, SADC and its Member States, working together to advance safe, regular and dignified migration.

IOM remains committed to supporting SADC in ensuring migration is a choice, not a necessity.

[IOM East, Horn and Southern Africa 🇺🇳 @IOM_EHSA]

Ministers from across Southern Africa, IOM, UNICEF & civil society concluded #MIDSA 2025 in Victoria Falls with renewed commitment to strengthen regional migration cooperation.

Six key actions will guide safe, orderly & inclusive migration, marking 25 years of collaboration.

[Frantz Celestin @CelestinFranz]

Honoured to open the technical & ministerial sessions of the Migration Dialogue for Southern Africa in Victoria Falls 🇿🇼.

Member States, IOM & partners are shaping action on climate mobility, labour migration, data & child protection, advancing safe, regular & orderly migration.

[Lisa Lim Ah Ken @LisaLimAhKen1]

Why does commitment to KDMECC keep on growing? Because it is a Declaration, developed & articulated by Member States based on their evidence and experience and advanced by MSs based on their priorities. "We walk far when we walk together." @bNATIFU @aantwib @IOMatAU

[IOM - UN Migration 🇺🇳 @UNmigration]

Strengthening ties for #Africa’s development.

IOM and @AfDB_Group have signed a landmark agreement to strengthen migration governance, diaspora engagement, and responses to displacement, placing human mobility at the heart of Africa’s growth & resilience. https://t.co/F55E3P3TPs

[Sylvia Ekra @LopezEkra]

A powerful start to the 6th Africa Resilience Forum. Fragility is real, but so is resilience.

Africa’s future depends on how we invest in peace, prevention, and youth today.

Now is the time to turn momentum into transformative action.

#ARF2025

[Mohammed Abdiker @AbdikerM]

Wrapped up a successful week at the #AfricaClimateSummit in Addis Ababa!

Truly thankful for the chance to connect with changemakers to explore meaningful solutions.

United, we're paving the way for a better tomorrow.

[IOM East, Horn and Southern Africa 🇺🇳 @IOM_EHSA]

The Eastern and Southern Africa Regional UN Network on Migration met in Nairobi, Kenya today to discuss achievements, set new goals, and call for stronger UN collaboration, better migration data (on eastern/southern routes), and urgent action to protect children on the move.

[Frantz Celestin @CelestinFranz]

Great to be in Mombasa with @COMESA_HQ leadership for our Joint Senior Management Retreat focused on practical actions to address migration challenges and harness opportunities for regional integration and development.

[East African Community @jumuiya]

📌 IOM @IOM_ESHA Regional Director for East, Horn & Southern Africa, @IOM_EHSA, Frantz Celestin, @CelestinFranz today presented his credentials to the EAC Secretary General, H.E Veronica Nduva @SGNduva.

🤝 The EAC–IOM partnership remains strong and impactful under the existing MoU.