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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EASF Launches Air Movement Control Training of Trainers Course in Addis Ababa

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) on Monday, 30th June 2025, officially launched the Air Movement Control in Peace Support Operations (PSO) Training of Trainers Course at its Logistics Training Centre in Addis Ababa.

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EASF Concludes Specialized Training on SGBV Investigations in Rwanda

Kigali, Rwanda – The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) successfully concluded a Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) Investigations Course held in the Republic of Rwanda from 16th to 27th June 2025. The course aimed to strengthen the capacity of police officers from EASF Member States in addressing SGBV in Peace Support Operations (PSOs).

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EASF Director Conducts Strategic Visit to Doraleh Base in Preparation for Maritime CPX in Djibouti

Djibouti, June 19, 2025 - The Director of the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF), accompanied by a delegation, visited the Doraleh base in Djibouti on Thursday, where the EASF is set to conduct its upcoming Maritime Command Post Exercise (CPX) 2025. The exercise, codenamed "Bahari Salama," is scheduled to take place in August.

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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 Launches Main Planning Conference for Maritime CPX 2025 "Bahari Salama" in Djibouti

Djibouti, 16 June 2025 – The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) on Monday officially launched the Main Planning Conference (MPC) for its Maritime Command Post Exercise (CPX) 2025, codenamed "Bahari Salama", which is scheduled to take place in August this year.

The opening ceremony, hosted in Djibouti, was presided over by Col. Ahmed Daher Djama, Commander of the Djibouti Navy. In his welcome remarks, Col. Djama stated: “It is my honour to welcome you to Djibouti. As a maritime nation situated at a critical geostrategic location, we are fully aware of the importance of regional cooperation to counter maritime threats and foster peace."

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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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