EASF Concludes Police Capacity-Building Workshop in Djibouti

Djibouti, 23 September 2026 -The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) has concluded a three-day workshop on force generation and police capacity-building in the Republic of Djibouti, aimed at strengthening police readiness for regional and international peace support operations.

The closing ceremony was graced by Deputy Director General of Police, Colonel Omar Hassan, and attended by senior officers of the Djibouti National Police, representatives of the African Union Police Strategic Support Group, EASF officials and participating officers.

The workshop focused on the identification, preparation, training, rostering, verification and deployment of police personnel, including Police Professional Staff (PPS), Individual Police Officers (IPO) and Formed Police Units (FPU).

Participants also reviewed EASF police requirements and discussed the implementation of the roadmap developed following the 2023 Police Capacity Assessment, Verification and Management Workshop held in Kigali, Rwanda.

In his remarks, the Head of the EASF Police Component, Col. Mellance Ntakiyiruta, commended the Government of Djibouti and the Djibouti National Police for their hospitality and commitment to strengthening regional police capabilities.

The workshop underscored the importance of ensuring that police personnel are professionally prepared and ready for deployment in accordance with African Union and United Nations standards.

Participants agreed on the importance of continued cooperation, including the proposed establishment of a joint EASF–Djibouti National Police working group and a clear roadmap for future capacity-building and operational readiness.