Eritrea withdraws from IGAD, regional body urges reconsideration

And now to a major development in regional diplomacy across the Horn of Africa. The Intergovernmental Authority on Development IGAD has confirmed that Eritrea has formally notified the bloc of its decision to withdraw from the organisation. The announcement comes just two years after Eritrea rejoined IGAD following nearly two decades of self-suspension. Now, the regional body says it regrets the move and is urging Eritrea to reconsider.