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[Dr Workneh Gebeyehu @DrWorkneh]

A wonderful coincidence meeting @officialmutombo - Legendary Sportsman & Humanitarian from #DRC Dikembe “Not-in-my-House” Mutombo is towering figure I can literally look up to. Today, as the Tall Man of #IGAD, I was completely outmatched.

[IGAD Mission To Somalia @IGADSomalia]

The official handover Medical supplies and three Ambulances as part of the EU-IGAD COVID-19 Response Programme to the Federal Government of Somalia. @MoH_Somalia @EU_in_Somalia @igadsecretariat
#COVID19

[IGAD Secretariat @IGADsecretariat]

A technical team from the Department of Economic Development, Trade, Industry, Mining @AU_ETIM of the @_AfricanUnion is at #IGAD HQ in #Djibouti on a mission to brief on the 2021 Africa Integration Report.

The team was received by @DrWorkneh before meeting w/ IGAD Senior staff.

[Amb. Nuur Mohamud Sheekh @NuursViews]

Very productive session as always of the #IGAD Senior Management meeting chaired by the Executive Secretary to elaborate on the 2021-2025 Strategy whose goal is
"Transformation towards sustainable development, resilience & stability in the IGAD region'. #SDGs

[Dr Workneh Gebeyehu @DrWorkneh]

Considering that 25% of people succumbing to Tuberculosis are from Africa while Africans represent 16% of the global population, I reaffirmed our commitment in working with #IGAD Member States & partners to intensify efforts towards strengthening healthcare in our region.

[IGAD Secretariat @IGADsecretariat]

#IGAD Executive Secretary @DrWorkneh receives #US Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Jeffrey Feltman at the HQ of the regional organisation in #Djibouti.

@US_Emb_Djibouti
@StateDept

[Amb. Nuur Mohamud Sheekh @NuursViews]

Amb. Feltman, US Envoy for the Horn of Africa paid courtesy call on the IGAD Executive Secretary @DrWorkneh this morning. They discussed existing areas of cooperation to advance regional dev't & reiterated to continue to strengthen strategic partnership between the US & IGAD.

[IGAD Secretariat @IGADsecretariat]

All is set for the opening of the 13th Meeting of the #IGAD Regional Consultative Process on #Migration in #AddisAbaba, #Ethiopia.

"Regional review of the #GlobalCompact for safe, orderly and regular migration in the IGAD region"

@UNmigration
@_AfricanUnion
@giz_gmbh
@Sida

[IGAD Secretariat @IGADsecretariat]

IGAD Executive Secretary Concludes Fact-Finding Mission To South Sudan

Full story @ https://t.co/ytvhG9QFcQ

[IGAD Secretariat @IGADsecretariat]

Ms Fetehya Said, Head of Nat'l Coordination Mechanism on Migration Secretariat-Attorney G'ral Office🇪🇹, host country for the 13th #IGAD Reg'l Consultative Process on #Migration, gives her welcome remarks

Followed by Ms Asrar Ahmed-Deputy Head Subreg'l Org @MofaSudan, IGAD Chair

[IGAD Secretariat @IGADsecretariat]

#IGAD Headquarters in #Djibouti on a serene evening after the refurbishing of its façade.

#IGADForPeace
#DiscoverIGADRegion

[IGAD Secretariat @IGADsecretariat]

DAY 2 of the 13th Meeting of the #IGAD Regional Consultative Process on #Migration in #AddisAbaba, #Ethiopia.

Recap of day 1 before the thematic groups discussions on progress & challenges with regards to implementing the #GlobalCompact at Regional level.

[IGAD Secretariat @IGADsecretariat]

"The #GlobalCompact is a comprehensive document that addresses the multidimensional nature of international migration. Its 23 objectives & guiding principles are a framework, a roadmap, & a call for action for int'l & reg'l cooperation on migration."

Dixit Dr Elduma of #IGAD.

[Dr Workneh Gebeyehu @DrWorkneh]

Received the Special Envoy of the #UN SG for the Horn of #Africa @parfait_onanga today.

Our discussions focused on recent events in the #IGAD region. We agreed to coordinate our efforts to contribute to endeavors aimed at resolving peace & security issues for lasting stability.

[Dr Workneh Gebeyehu @DrWorkneh]

Today in my office, I discussed with #US Special Envoy for the Horn of #Africa Jeffrey Feltman about concerns affecting the region.

We looked into ways and means for #IGAD & the #US to further strengthen partnership for peace, stability & development.

[Dr Workneh Gebeyehu @DrWorkneh]

Following the recent Extra-ordinary Council of Ministers on #SouthSudan, I am on a fact-finding mission to the country with #IGAD Special Envoy to🇸🇸 so as to discuss w/ parties & stakeholders about the recent developments

Started with a briefing by #RJMEC this afternoon in #Juba

[Dr Workneh Gebeyehu @DrWorkneh]

Met separately with Minister of Foreign Affairs of #SouthSudan-Hon Beatrice Wani, & Presidential Advisor for Security Affairs-Hon Gatluak.

Discussed the recent developments in the country & agreed that timely implementation of the Security Arrangements is of paramount importance

[Dr Workneh Gebeyehu @DrWorkneh]

Briefed President of #SouthSudan H.E Salva Kiir about the peace & sec situation in the region at his Presidential Palace in #Juba today

Consulted w/ him about the recent political developments in the country & the way forward for swift implementation of the Security Arrangements

[Dr Workneh Gebeyehu @DrWorkneh]

Productive meeting w/ 1st Vice Pres H.E Machar who briefed us on current developments in #SouthSudan.

Noted the very good progress in implementation of Chapter 1 of the Peace Process & agreed that Chapter 2 (Security Arrangements) should be expedited to sustain gains registered.

[Dr Workneh Gebeyehu @DrWorkneh]

Met w/ VP Hussein then w/ VP Rebecca Garang as part of my fact finding mission in #SouthSudan.

The recent developments in the country are a reminder for the urgent need for a unified nat'l security apparatus to be constituted the soonest to materialise the Security Arrangements