Somalia has officially ratified the revised Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Treaty, achieving the crucial two-thirds threshold required to activate the new legal framework for enhanced regional cooperation.

• This ratification brings the regional bloc to the required two-thirds threshold for the treaty to become operational.
• The Federal Parliament of Somalia's House of the People endorsed the treaty, marking a significant milestone in the country’s engagement with regional mechanisms.
• The new treaty strengthens collaboration in areas including peace and security, climate resilience, infrastructure development, and trade among member states.
• IGAD Executive Secretary Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu congratulated Somalia, highlighting the move as pivotal for deeper regional integration as IGAD marks its 40th Anniversary.