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Wetter-Than-Normal Conditions Expected Across Much of the Greater Horn of Africa
Nairobi, Kenya, 27 January 2026: The IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) in collaboration with member states’ National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs), the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), and partners, has released the regional climate outlook for the March to May (MAM) 2026 rainfall season, following the 72nd Greater Horn of Africa Climate Outlook Forum (GHACOF 72) held in Nairobi, Kenya from 26–27 January 2026.
Key Highlights of the MAM 2026 Climate Outlook
Rainfall Outlook
- The outlook indicates a 45% probability of wetter-than-normal rainfall conditions over much of the Greater Horn of Africa, including most parts of Uganda, Rwanda, …
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ICPAC receives Google.org funding through the UN WFP to Enhance Disaster Preparedness in Eastern Africa
On April 29, 2024, in Nairobi, Kenya: The IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) took a significant stride towards bolstering disaster preparedness and response capabilities. Today, the Center announced the reception of support …
Urgent Action Needed to Prevent Humanitarian Catastrophe in Sudan as the Lean Season Begins
12th April 2024, Nairobi, Kenya: As Sudan faces one of the most severe humanitarian crises in recent history, urgent action is needed to prevent a looming humanitarian tragedy. This is as the escalation …
ICPAC's Project Selected by CRAF’d to Address Climate Disasters in Eastern Africa
01 April 2024, Nairobi, Kenya: The IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) has been awarded funding by the Complex Risk Analytics Fund (CRAF’d) to implement a groundbreaking project aimed at mitigating climate-induced disasters in …
March to May 2024 Seasonal Forecast: Wetter than normal Conditions Predicted for most parts of the Greater Horn of Africa
21st February 2024, Kampala, Uganda: The IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) released the March to May 2024 seasonal forecast which indicates a higher probability of wetter-than-normal conditions across most parts of the …
Advancing Africa's Future: GMES & Africa's Commitment to Earth Observation and Sustainable Development
In the field of Earth Observation (EO), GMES & Africa stands as an epitome of progress, actively shaping a future where African institutions are empowered with essential resources for sustainable growth. The initiative's Pan-African mandate …
Can We Talk 8: Re-engineering the Greater Horn of Africa Climate Outlook Forums (GHACOFs)
By Melissa Ouya
Introduction
This year, the IGAD Climate Prediction and Application Center (ICPAC) celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Greater Horn of Africa Climate Outlook Forums (GHACOF). Throughout sixty-five successful forums, GHACOF has played …