The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has convened its 18th Meeting of the CEWARN Committee of Permanent Secretaries in Mogadishu, focusing on strengthening regional cooperation in conflict prevention, early warning systems and peacebuilding across member states.
The meeting brought together representatives from IGAD member countries to discuss ways of improving mechanisms for detecting emerging conflicts and ensuring that information about security threats translates into timely preventive action.
IGAD Deputy Executive Secretary H.E. Mohamed Abdi Waare, speaking at the opening session, stressed that early warning systems should go beyond collecting and analysing information, emphasizing the need for concrete action to prevent disputes from escalating into wider conflicts.
Participants also reviewed progress made in implementing commitments from previous meetings, discussed ways to strengthen national early warning mechanisms and considered strategic priorities for the Conflict Early Warning and Response Mechanism (CEWARN) for the 2026–2030 period.
CEWARN is IGAD’s regional mechanism responsible for monitoring potential conflicts and providing early warnings.
It collects and analyses information on emerging threats, helping governments and regional institutions identify risks and take preventive measures before tensions develop into violence.
The Mogadishu meeting comes as the Horn of Africa continues to face complex security, political and social challenges, making cooperation and information-sharing among regional countries increasingly important.
The new 2026–2030 strategic priorities are expected to play a significant role in improving early warning capabilities, strengthening national response mechanisms and supporting broader efforts to maintain peace and stability across IGAD member states.
