Peace and Security

Commander Abebe Muluneh
Director Peace and Security

Peace and Security Division

The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has revitalized in 1996 and   mandated to deal with peace and security issues. IGAD with the extended mandate to cover political and economic development issues led to the establishment of ‘’Political and Humanitarian Development’’ which was later in 2003 renamed Peace and Security Division (PSD).

        The main focus of the Peace and Security Division are the
        following

1. Conflict Prevention, Management and Resolution
2. Prevention and Management of Trans-national Security Threats
3. Governance, Democracy, Rule of Law and Human Rights
4. Post Conflict Reconstruction and Development and Humanitarian Affairs

Areas of Intervention

IGAD CEWARN
IGAD CEPCVE
IGAD SSO
RESGAS
IGAD SSP
Political Affairs
Mediation Support Unit
MASE

Latest News and Updates

Peace and Security
May 30, 2025

IGAD and GIZ Convene a Work-Planning Workshop for Peaceful and Resilient Borderlands

May 30, 2025 (Nairobi- Kenya): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), in partnership with GIZ, successfully concluded a five-day Work…
Peace and Security
May 25, 2025

IGAD Statement on Africa Day 2025

IGAD Statement on Africa Day 2025 Theme: “Revisiting Our History, Shaping Our Future” AU Theme of the Year: “Justice for…
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May 21, 2025

IGAD Executive Secretary’s Statement on the Appointment of a New Prime Minister in Sudan

Djibouti, 21 May 2025 – The Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), H.E. Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu, has…

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