33rd Session of IGAD Assembly to kickoff in Addis today

The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Assembly of Heads of State and Government will hold its 33rd summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia today.  

Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed, who is also current chairperson of the IGAD, will chair the meeting.

South Sudan, Eritrea and Eritrea-Djibouti issues will be high on the agenda.

Eritrea will rejoin the IGAD and South Sudanese parties are expected to sign the last revitalized peace agreement.