Public Awareness on the Ratification of the IGAD Treaty
The proceedings report compiled by BRIDGE documents a high-level public awareness session hosted by the IGAD Secretariat in April 2026 to discuss the historic ratification of the IGAD Treaty. This independent publication by the non-profit think tank aims to bridge the gap between complex regional policies and the general public, specifically unpacking the legal, institutional, […]
Proceedings of IGAD Mediation Reflection Conference
This document serves as an independent record of the IGAD Mediation Reflection Conference held in April 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya. Compiled by the non-profit think tank BRIDGE, the text synthesizes dozens of speeches and panel discussions into a professional archive for policymakers and scholars. The primary focus is the systemic transformation of peace efforts in the Horn of Africa, particularly regarding […]
IGAD Dialogue & Mediation in Demand
This RECs Spotlight: Tracking Africa’s Peace Through a Regional Lens “IGAD: Dialogue and Mediation in Demand”, Authored by Dr. Mercy Fekadu and Dr. Kaleab Tadesse, and published by the Institute for Peace and Security Studies (IPSS) at Addis Ababa University in collaboration with Friedrich Ebert Stiftung, examines the rising demand for dialogue and mediation in […]
Occasional Paper No.003
The Somaliland Issue: Which Path Will Ethiopia Choose? The recognition of Somaliland acts as a “Pandora’s Box,” offering Ethiopia a strategic maritime gateway while risking regional conflict and violating Somalia’s sovereignty. Amidst a diplomatic “encirclement” by Egypt, Eritrea, and Somalia, compounded by growing Egyptian influence in Djibouti, Ethiopia faces a critical choice: maintain its maritime […]
Occasional Paper No.002
Eritrea’s Withdrawal from IGAD On December 12, 2025, Eritrea formally withdrew from the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), marking the end of a brief, inactive membership reactivation that began in June 2023. This decision reflects Eritrea’s return to its long-standing policy of isolation, prioritizing absolute national sovereignty and regime preservation over regional integration amidst escalating […]