By Mohamed Siyad - Reporter
Djibouti, 18 June 2026 - IGAD and the African Development Bank (AfDB Group) have officially launched the SECURES-IGAD Project (Strengthening Early-warning Data and Crisis-prevention for Regional Stability in IGAD Member States)
This reinforces their partnership to enhance peace, stability, and resilience across the Horn of Africa.
The project will support Djibouti, Sudan, Somalia, and South Sudan by strengthening data-driven early warning systems and improving the capacity of institutions to anticipate, prevent, and respond to emerging fragility risks.
Through enhanced support to IGAD’s Conflict Early Warning and Response Mechanism (CEWARN), SECURES-IGAD will help bridge the gap between early warning and early action.
The launch brought together representatives from IGAD, the African Development Bank, and Member States to establish a shared understanding of the project’s objectives and implementation framework.
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A two-day technical meeting followed, focusing on project operationalisation, financial management, monitoring and evaluation, procurement, and gender-responsive implementation.
Through this partnership, IGAD and the African Development Bank are advancing collective efforts to build a more peaceful, stable, and resilient region.