The Intergovernmental Authority on Development has convened the 74th Extraordinary Session of the IGAD Council of Ministers will take place today 15th September 2026 in Djibouti City.
The event brings together Ministers of Foreign Affairs and designated representatives of IGAD Member States to deliberate on key regional peace and security issues and other matters of importance to the region.
The meeting will provide an opportunity for Member States to review prevailing peace and security developments, assess ongoing regional efforts, and strengthen collective approaches towards peace, stability and cooperation across the IGAD region.
The the Meeting will be chaired by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Djibouti Excellency Abdoulkader Houssein Omar and will focus on Peace and Security by reviewing ongoing security developments and regional stability efforts in the Horn of Africa and also discuss institutional matters, by assessing the implementation and strengthening of the IGAD Treaty and evolving regional priorities.Outcomes.
“The Council will also discuss institutional matters, including issues related to the implementation and strengthening of the IGAD Treaty, in support of the Authority’s mandate and evolving regional priorities,” Ambassador Houssein Omar said.
IGAD Member States remain committed to working collectively to address the challenges facing the region and to promote peace, stability and prosperity for the people of the IGAD region and the Council of Ministers is expected to issue a communiqué outlining the outcomes and decisions of the meeting.
The Council of Ministers is one of the principal policy organs of IGAD and plays a key role in guiding the work of the Authority and advancing cooperation among Member States.
Additional Reporting by Associated Press.
