Enhancing Peace and Security in the Eastern Africa Region

EASF Flag-Off Election Observer Mission to Comoros Ahead of 2025 Parliamentary Elections

The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) has officially flagged off its Election Observer Mission (EOM) ahead of the Union of Comoros' 2025 parliamentary elections. The flag-off ceremony occurred on Monday, January 6, 2025, at the EASF Secretariat in Karen, Nairobi, where EASF Director Brigadier General (Rtd) Paul Kahuria Njema presided over the event.

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Rwanda Hands Over Chairmanship of Eastern Africa Standby Force to Somalia

Kigali, Rwanda – December 21, 2024- Rwanda officially handed over the chairmanship of the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) to the Federal Republic of Somalia during the 33rd Ordinary Policy Organs Meeting held on December 21, 2024, in Kigali.

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The 33rd Ordinary Session of the Eastern Africa Committee of Chiefs of Defence Opens in Kigali: Celebrating Two Decades of EASF Commitment to Promoting Regional Peace and Security

Kigali, Rwanda –19 December 2024 –The 33rd Ordinary Session of the Eastern Africa Committee of Chiefs of Defence and Security commenced today in Kigali, Rwanda, marking a significant milestone in the organization’s 20-year journey of promoting peace and security across the region. The theme of this year’s session, “EASF: Two Decades of Commitment to Promoting Regional Peace and Security,” underscores the enduring commitment of member states to regional stability.

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Opening Ceremony of the Experts Working Group (EWG) Meeting in Kigali as Part of the 33rd Policy Organs Meetings

Kigali, Rwanda – 16 December 2024 – The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) officially launched its Experts Working Group (EWG) Meeting in Kigali, marking the start of the 33rd Policy Organs Meetings.

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EASF Celebrates Year-End Achievements, Challenges and Sets Vision for 2025

December 11, 2024–The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) held an end-of-year celebratory event marking the conclusion of 2024. Heads of various structures and departments reflected on the organization's performance throughout the year. During the celebration, leaders gave presentations on key achievements and challenges faced and outlined their vision for 2025.

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EAST African Standby Force Hosts Danish Defence Delegation for Strategic Talks

Danish delegationNovember 14, 2024 – The East African Standby Force (EASF), led by its Director, Brigadier Paul Kahuria Njema, welcomed a high-level delegation from the Danish Ministry of Defence (MOD) and Defence Command Denmark (DCDA) for a crucial meeting aimed at strengthening future cooperation on capacity building, peace and security, and cybersecurity.

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