Regional OSINT and Conflict Analysis Training Opens in Kampala

Kampala, Uganda – October 27, 2025 – A five-day Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) and Conflict Analysis Training has opened in Kampala, bringing together security and early warning experts from across Eastern Africa to strengthen regional capacity in conflict prevention and analysis.

 The training, organized by the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) in collaboration with the African Union (AU) and hosted by the Government of Uganda, was officially launched by Brigadier General Abdul Rugumayo, Deputy Chief of Defense Intelligence and Security in the Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF).

In his opening remarks, Brig. Gen. Rugumayo reaffirmed Uganda’s commitment to regional peace and security, emphasizing the importance of timely and coordinated intelligence in preventing conflict.

“Our experience in regional operations has shown that intelligence gaps are costly, while shared information saves lives,” he said, commending the AU and EASF for promoting collaborative approaches through open-source analysis.

Participants include representatives from EASF Member States, Burundi, Comoros, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Sudan, and Uganda, as well as officials from Regional Economic Communities (RECs) such as COMESA, IGAD, and ECOWAS.

The EASF Head of Peace Operations Department brigadier general Domitien Kabisa noted that the course aims to enhance analysts’ practical skills in open-source verification, geolocation, and misinformation tracking.

 “This training strengthens our regional early warning systems and promotes a shared analytical culture,” He said.

Representing the AU Commission, Ms. Orit Ibrahim highlighted the growing role of OSINT in addressing complex threats such as cross-border insurgencies, digital disinformation, and climate-related insecurity.

“This course is about turning information into insight and insight into impact,” she added.

The training will run for five days in Kampala, focusing on technical skills, collaboration, and enhancing the continent’s readiness for conflict prevention and peacebuilding.