Somalia Ratifies New IGAD Treaty

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Somalia’s Federal Parliament has ratified the new Intergovernmental Authority on Development Treaty, marking a major step in the country’s regional engagement. IGAD said the endorsement strengthens cooperation on peace, security, trade, climate resilience, and development across the Horn of Africa. The ratification helps meet the two-thirds threshold required to operationalize the 2023 treaty, replacing the 1996 framework and reinforcing Somalia’s commitment to regional integration and collective action.