Mohamed Abdi Ware

Deputy Executive Secretary IGAD, Former Special Envoy, 2nd President, HirShabelle State of Somalia 2017-20. Views VERY strictly mine.

[Mohamed Abdi Ware @MAWareSO]

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.

[Mohamed Abdi Ware @MAWareSO]

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

[Mohamed Abdi Ware @MAWareSO]

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.

[Mohamed Abdi Ware @MAWareSO]

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.

[Dr Workneh Gebeyehu @DrWorkneh]

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.

[Dr Workneh Gebeyehu @DrWorkneh]

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!

[Mohamed Abdi Ware @MAWareSO]

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.

[Mohamed Abdi Ware @MAWareSO]

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

[Dr Workneh Gebeyehu @DrWorkneh]

This morning in Djibouti, I received ISAP partners from Finland, Sweden and Switzerland, led by Mr. Joachim Beijmo, Head of Cooperation at the Embassy of Sweden and ISAP IV Co Chair, at the IGAD Secretariat.
Our discussions focused on the contribution of the ISAP project to IGAD’s institutional strengthening and its support to the organisation’s regional mandate.
IGAD appreciates the partnership of Finland, Sweden and Switzerland, and their continued commitment to regional cooperation, resilience and integration.

[Dr Workneh Gebeyehu @DrWorkneh]

Today, I received H.E. Hu Bin, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to the Republic of Djibouti and accredited to IGAD for discussions on regional priorities.
We also signed a grant agreement to strengthen institutional support to IGAD. Grateful for China’s steadfast partnership as we work together towards a more peaceful, resilient, and prosperous region.

[Mohamed Abdi Ware @MAWareSO]

Congratulations, Francesca. An excellent and timely appointment. We look forward to continue to work with you in these challenging times!

[Francesca Di Mauro @francescaDM_EU]

Honoured to have been appointed as Africa Director @eu_eeas. 🙏 to HRVP @kajakallas for her trust. Born and raised in 🌍, I spent the last 20 y working on the continent. I look fwd to strengthening EU-Africa relations, based on trust & mutual respect. https://t.co/YeZtjJQ6UT