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October to December 2025 Rangeland Forage Prediction
The October to December 2025 rangeland forage prediction points to regeneration & better pasture conditions expected along: . Northeastern Uganda (Kaabong, Karenga, Kotido, Napak, Abim, Amudat, & Nakapiripirit districts) Somalia (Bardera & Elwaq) Southeastern South Sudan (Kapoeta North, Kapoeta South & Budi) Kenya (West Pokot & Moyale KE) Southern Ethiopia (Miyo, Moyale & Filtu) . […]
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South Sudan Policy Makers’ Meeting on the Ratification of the IGAD Protocol on Transhumance
September 2-3, 2025 (RAJAF, South Sudan) With funding from the European Union, ICPALD held a two-day South Sudan Policy Makers’ session on the ratification of the IGAD Transhumance Protocol, bringing together national parliamentarians and experts from line ministries. In opening on behalf of IGAD Executive Secretary Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu, Head of Mission to South Sudan David […]
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GHACOF71: Livestock Sector – Analysis of Sectoral Implications, Impacts & Advisories /Response Strategies for Oct-Dec (OND) 2025 Season
OND 2025 Climate Outlook – Wetter vs Drier Scenarios ✅ Wetter than Normal – Key HighlightsOpportunities: Pasture & water regeneration, improved livestock body condition, food & income security (SE South Sudan, NE Somalia, SW/NE Uganda). Risks: Flooding, mudslides (SW Uganda), vector-borne diseases (RVF, LSD, trypanosomiasis), parasites, snake bites, and infrastructure disruption in flood-prone areas. Strategic […]
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Ethiopian Policy Makers’ Meeting on the Ratification of the IGAD Protocol on Transhumance
August 19-20, 2025 (BISHOFTU, Ethiopia) With funding from the European Union, ICPALD held a two-day Ethiopian Policy Makers’ session on the ratification of the IGAD Transhumance Protocol, bringing together national parliamentarians and relevant experts. In opening on behalf of IGAD Executive Secretary Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu, Head of Mission to Ethiopia Abebaw Belachew applauded Ethiopia for […]
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Gender, Equality & Inclusion (GEI) Workshop for PASSAGE Project Partners
July 8-10, 2025 (NAIROBI, Kenya) ICPALD convened a gender, equality and inclusion workshop for PASSAGE project partners with participants from World Food Programme, Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD), Makerere University, University of Nairobi, Sussex University, Jigjiga University, IFRC, Red Cross-Ethiopia, South Sudan & Uganda. “Climate variability continues to aggravate inequalities in […]
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ICPALD Launches Cross-Border Road Clearance to Boost Livelihoods in Kaabong & Kapoeta
July 3, 2025 (Kaabong District, Uganda): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), through its specialised institution, the IGAD Centre for Pastoral Areas and Livestock Development (ICPALD), officially launched the clearance of the Usake–NewKuch road in Morungole Subcounty, Kaabong District. Funded by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA), under the Sustainable Ecosystem Management (SEM) Project the […]
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IGAD Supervises Road Clearance & Grain Store Rehabilitation to Strengthen Livelihoods in Karamoja Cross-Border Region
June 30 – July 4, 2025 (Kaabong District, Uganda): IGAD Centre for Pastoral Areas and Livestock Development (ICPALD), is conducting a mission in Kaabong District, Uganda, to supervise and document the clearance of the Usake–Newkuch road and rehabilitation of a grain storage facility. These activities are part of the Sustainable Ecosystem Management (SEM) Project, supported […]
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FAO and IGAD Alert for Eastern Africa to Increase Vigilance for Rift Valley Fever
RVF is an endemic vector-borne zoonotic disease that represents a threat to human, animal health and livestock in Eastern Africa region. The epidemiology of RVF is complex, making monitoring of risk and carrying out efficient and timely control measures challenging. To increase knowledge on RVF epidemiology and inform disease management policies, FAO has developed and […]
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Ethiopia-Somalia Joint Planning for Surveillance and Vaccination Calendar Against Transboundary Animal Diseases (TADs) and Launch of Synchronized Vaccination Program: 20, 21, 22 May 2025
May 22, 2025 (JIGJIGA, Ethiopia) With funding from the Government of Switzerland under the Regional Livestock Program (RLP) ICPALD convened the Ethiopia-Somalia joint planning for surveillance and vaccination calendar against TADs and launch of the synchronized vaccination calendar. Present were delegates from the Governments of Ethiopia and Somalia, Representatives from Ministries of Agriculture and Livestock, […]
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Christine Norah
