Enhancing Peace and Security in the Eastern Africa Region

EASF Council of Ministers of defense and security Opens 34th Ordinary Session in Mogadishu

Mogadishu, Somalia – 19 July 2025 – The 34th Ordinary Session of the Council of Ministers of Defense and Security of the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) officially opened today in Mogadishu, hosted by the Federal Republic of Somalia.

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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

Chiefs of Defence StaffMogadishu, 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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