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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