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IGAD Executive Secretary visits the Institute

On June 10, the Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), His Excellency Mr. Mahboub M. Maalim, paid a working visit to the IES. The high delegation further included IGAD Team Leader Professor Stefan Bruene, and Coordinator of Conflict Prevention, Management and Resolution, Dr Atnafu Tola. President and... » Full Story

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