Museveni to host Emergency IGAD Meeting on Sudan’s Security and Ethiopia-Somaliland MoU

In a swift response to the evolving security situation in Sudan and the recent Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between Ethiopia and Somaliland, Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni will host an emergency meeting of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD).

The meeting has been called at the request of IGAD Chairman and President of Djibouti, Ismail Omar Guelleh.

The high-stakes gathering is scheduled to take place on the side-lines of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) summit in Kampala, Uganda’s capital, on the 18th of January 2024. The urgency of the meeting underscores the gravity of the issues at hand and the need for swift regional cooperation and diplomatic efforts.

The security situation in Sudan has been a cause for growing concern, prompting IGAD leaders to come together to discuss potential strategies and interventions. The unrest in Sudan has regional implications, making it imperative for neighboring countries to collaborate on finding a peaceful resolution.

Additionally, the recently signed Memorandum of Understanding between Ethiopia and Somaliland has sparked interest and concern among IGAD member states. The meeting is expected to provide a platform for leaders to deliberate on the implications of this agreement and its potential impact on regional dynamics.

President Museveni, as the host of the emergency IGAD meeting, is likely to play a crucial role in facilitating dialogue and cooperation among member states. The outcomes of the meeting will be closely watched by the international community, as IGAD seeks to address pressing security concerns and promote stability in the Horn of Africa.

The NAM summit, originally intended as a forum for non-aligned nations, will now also serve as a backdrop for this pivotal IGAD meeting, highlighting the interconnectedness of regional challenges and the importance of collaborative efforts in maintaining peace and security.