9 April, 2021 (Bishoftu - Ethiopia):The IGAD Security Sector Program (IGAD SSP) has successfully concluded a four-days national training on Investigating and Prosecuting Cybercrime for Ethiopia held on 5-8 April 2021. The objective of the training was to provide the participants the requisite knowledge and skills in conducting cybercrime investigations and prosecuting such cases.  It was also to create awareness about the constantly evolving threat of cybercrime in order to strengthen cooperation between relevant security institutions through enhanced cooperation and coordination among the units that directly deal with cybercrime, cybersecurity, as well as the critical infrastructures.  In addition, it was intended to assess the threat level and vulnerability of Ethiopia to cybercrime through the capacity of investigation techniques, available mechanisms, as well as identify the gaps and challenges in the criminal justice sector.

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 8 April 2021 (Djibouti-Ville, Djibouti): At the invitation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Djibouti, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) today deployed an Election Observation Mission (EOM) to observe the Presidential Elections to be held on April 9, 2021 in the country. An advance team of the Election Observation Mission arrived in Djibouti on 2 April to engage with relevant stakeholders and handle logistical arrangements for the main Observation Mission that arrived on April 5. The Observation Mission is composed of 16 Observers led by Hon. Siraj Fegessa who is the Former Minister of Defense of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and Director of IGAD Peace and Security Division. “IGAD is happy to be invited to observe the 9 April 2021 Djibouti presidential elections as part of its broader efforts of promoting democracy, good governance, credible elections and respect for human rights. IGAD remains committed to work alongside the government of Djibouti in the promotion of democracy and good governance,” said Mr. Fegessa. The Head of the IGAD Observer Mission has met with officials of the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Interior as well as the Independent National Electoral Commission and the National Assembly. He has also conferred with Heads of International Election observer missions from the African Union Commission, the Arab League and the Organisation of Islamic Conference. In addition, he is set to met with the Presidential candidates and other stakeholders. The IGAD Election Observation Mission today officially deployed its observation team in the districts of Ali Sabeh, Arta, Tajourah and Djibouti City. The Election Observation Mission deployed to these areas will be in a team of two observers each to cover the poll opening, polling, poll closing and counting and tallying stages of election process. IGAD will subsequently release a preliminary report containing the findings of the short-term election observation mission. IGAD Member states are Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan and Uganda.

IGAD short-term election observation mission officially deploys today to the Djibouti Presidential Elections

 The Head of IGAD short-term election observation mission Hon. Siraj Fegessa this morning hosted a media event to announce the deployment of the IGAD short-term election observation mission to the 9 April 2021 Presidential Elections.

Djibouti Palace Kempinski 

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FINAL FINAL DRAFT- Press Release - IGAD EOM Deployment for Dji Presidential Election - 8 April 2021.pdf

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 8 avril 2021 (Djibouti-Ville, Djibouti) : À l'invitation du ministère des Affaires étrangères et de la Coopération internationale de la République de Djibouti, l'Autorité intergouvernementale pour le développement (IGAD) a déployé aujourd'hui une mission d'observation électorale (MOE) pour observer les élections présidentielles qui se tiendront le 9 avril 2021 dans le pays. Une équipe préliminaire de la Mission d'observation des élections est arrivée à Djibouti le 2 avril pour s'entretenir avec les parties prenantes concernées et s'occuper des dispositions logistiques pour la Mission d'observation principale qui est arrivée le 5 avril. La mission d'observation est composée de 16 observateurs dirigés par M. Siraj Fegessa, ancien ministre de la défense de la République fédérale démocratique d'Éthiopie et Directeur de la division Paix et Sécurité de l'IGAD. "L'IGAD est heureuse d'être invitée à observer les élections présidentielles Djiboutienne du 9 avril 2021 dans le cadre de ses efforts plus large de promotion de la démocratie, de la bonne gouvernance, d'élections crédible et du respect des droits de l'homme. L'IGAD reste engagée à travailler aux côtés du gouvernement de Djibouti dans la promotion de la démocratie et de la bonne gouvernance ", a déclaré M. Fegessa. Le chef de la mission d'observation de l'IGAD a rencontré des représentants des ministères des Affaires étrangères et de l'Intérieur, ainsi que de la Commission électorale nationale indépendante et de l'Assemblée nationale. Il s'est également entretenu avec les chefs des missions internationales d'observation électorale de la Commission de l'Union africaine, de la Ligue arabe et de l'Organisation de la conférence islamique. En outre, il doit rencontrer les candidats à la présidence et d'autres parties prenantes. La Mission d'observation électorale de l'IGAD a officiellement déployé aujourd'hui son équipe d'observation dans les districts d'Ali Sabeh, d'Arta, de Tajourah et de Djibouti-ville. La Mission d'Observation Electorale déployée dans ces zones sera composée d'une équipe de deux observateurs chacun pour couvrir les étapes d'ouverture du scrutin, de vote, de clôture du scrutin, de dépouillement et de décompte du processus électoral. L'IGAD publiera ensuite un rapport préliminaire contenant les conclusions de la mission d'observation électorale à court terme. Les États membres de l'IGAD sont les suivants : Djibouti, Érythrée, Éthiopie, Kenya, Somalie, Sud-Soudan, Soudan et Ouganda.

 IGAD short-term election observation mission officially deploys today to the Djibouti Presidential Elections

The Head of IGAD short-term election observation mission Hon. Siraj Fegessa this morning hosted a media event to announce the deployment of the IGAD short-term election observation mission to the 9 April 2021 Presidential Elections. 

Djibouti Palace Kempinski

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French version Press Release - IGAD EOM Deployment for Dji Presidential Election - 8 April 2021.pdf

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08 April 2021, (Djibouti-Ville- DJBOUTI): The Head of the IGAD short-term Election Observation Mission to Djibouti, Hon. Siraj Fegessa wraps up his engagement with stakeholders today ahead of the Presidential Elections on 9 April 2021.