Eastern Africa Chiefs of Defense and Security Conclude Session, Pass Baton to Next Level

Mogadishu, Somalia – 18 July 2025 – The 34th Ordinary Session of the Eastern Africa Committee of Chiefs of Defense and Security (EACDS) concluded today in Mogadishu, Somalia, following a series of successful deliberations focused on strengthening regional peace and security.

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Chiefs of Defense Meet in Mogadishu for 34th EASF Policy Organs Session

Mogadishu, Somalia–  17 July 2025 – The 34th Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) Policy Organs Meetings continued today in Mogadishu with the commencement of the high-level Chiefs of Defence Forces (CDF) session. The meeting was officially opened by H.E. Omar Ali Abdi, State Minister for Defense of the Federal Republic of Somalia.

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EASF Opens 34th Ordinary Policy Organs Meeting in Mogadishu

Mogadishu, Somalia – 15 July 2025 – The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) today launched its 34th Ordinary Policy Organs Meeting in Mogadishu under the theme: “EASF: Two Decades of Commitment to Promoting Regional Peace and Security.” The sessions will continue through 19 July 2025.

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EASF Launches Logistics Operational Planning Course in Addis Ababa

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – 14 July 2025 – The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) officially launched the Logistics Operational Planning Process Course (LOPPC) on Monday at its Logistics Training Center in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The two-week course, scheduled from 14 to 26 July, forms part of EASF’s 2025 Activity Plan and aims to strengthen logistics preparedness in peace support operations.

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Dallaire Institute Delegation Visits EASF Headquarters in Addis Ababa

Addis Ababa, 18 June 2025–The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) on Wednesday hosted a high-level delegation from the Dallaire Institute for Children, Peace, and Security – African Centre of Excellence, at its headquarters in Addis Ababa. The visit marked a significant step toward strengthening collaboration in child protection within peace support operations across the Eastern Africa region.

The delegation was led by Major General (Rtd) Ferdinand Safari, Director of the Dallaire Institute African Centre of Excellence. He was accompanied by senior officials including Ms. Madeline Zutt, Policy and Advocacy Manager; Ms. Francisca Mujawase, Deputy Director for Advocacy and Partnerships; Mr. John Kelei, Country Representative – South Sudan; and Ms. Divine Isimbi, Executive Assistant and Communications Lead.

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EASF Conducts Friends of EASF Meeting in Nairobi

NAIROBI, 8 May 2025 - The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) conducted a Friends of EASF (FoE) Meeting on Thursday at its Secretariat in Nairobi, bringing together Defence Attachés and Advisors from various diplomatic missions accredited to Kenya, including representatives from EASF Member States.

EASF Director, Brigadier (Rtd) Paul Kahuria Njema, welcomed participants and acknowledged the vital role of partners in supporting EASF’s mission. “It is both an honour and a privilege to address you our valued friends and partners whose unwavering support continues to empower and guide our mission,” he said. Brig. Njema thanked the Kingdom of Denmark for its support in facilitating the event.

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EASF Conducts Civilian Recruitment Exercise in Djibouti to Strengthen Peacekeeping Capacity

Djibouti, 25 April 2025 – The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) successfully conducted its Civilian Recruitment, Rostering, and Verification Exercise in Djibouti from 22 to 25 April 2025. Held at the Best Western Premier Hotel, the exercise aimed to enhance the region’s readiness for peacekeeping missions by strengthening its civilian component.

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Strengthening Civilian Roles in Peace Operations: EASF Concludes Key Workshop in Mombasa

MOMBASA, KENYA – The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) concluded a successful Civilian National Focal Point Workshop held from 10th to 14th March 2025 in Mombasa, Kenya. The workshop brought together Focal Points from EASF Member States to enhance coordination and readiness for civilian roles in peace operations.

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EASF Conducts Roster Recruitment and Verification in Uganda

Kampala, Uganda – The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) conducted a Roster Recruitment and Verification exercise in Uganda from March 24-28, 2025, at the Golf Course Hotel and Hotel African in Kampala. The event aimed to enhance the EASF and Africa Standby Capacity (ASC) civilian database, recruiting skilled experts for upcoming peace support operations.

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Eastern Africa Standby Force Celebrates International Women’s Day, Promotes Gender Equality and Women’s Role in Peacebuilding

Friday, 7 March 2025 – The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) marked International Women’s Day at its Structures in Kenya and Addis Ababa, focusing on the promotion of women’s rights and their active involvement in peace processes. This year’s theme, #AccelerateAction, underscored the importance of gender equality and the empowerment of women globally.

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