When the Somalia joined IGAD countries?

Somalia became a member of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) in 1986, when the organization was originally established as the Intergovernmental Authority on Drought and Development (IGADD). After undergoing various transformations and expansions, IGAD has played a crucial role in addressing regional issues, including conflict resolution, economic development, and humanitarian assistance in Somalia and the surrounding Horn of Africa region.