Director's Corner
The Director EASF
Brig Paul Kahuria Njema.
Training Exercises
- CPX 2022, Kenya
- FTX 2017, Sudan
- CPX 2014, Ethiopia
- FTX 2013, Uganda
- CPX 2011, Sudan
- FTX 2009, Djibouti
- CPX 2008, Kenya
Social Media
EASF Concludes Historic Maritime Command Post Exercise “Bahari Salama 1” in Djibouti
16 October 2025 - Djibouti City -The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) has successfully concluded its first-ever Maritime Command Post Exercise (MCPX), codenamed “Bahari Salama 1”, at the Doraleh Military Base in Djibouti City. This landmark exercise marks a significant milestone in the organization’s efforts to strengthen regional maritime security and enhance its peace support capabilities across the Eastern Africa region.
EASF Launches 20th Anniversary Book at Closing Ceremony of Maritime Command Post Exercise in Djibouti
16 October 2025 - Djibouti City - At the culmination of its first-ever Maritime Command Post Exercise (MCPX) “Bahari Salama 1,” the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) marked another significant milestone by officially launching its 20th Anniversary Commemorative Book. The launch took place during the closing ceremony at Doraleh Base in Djibouti City, in the presence of high-ranking officials, ministers of defense, diplomats, and international partners.
AU-UN Joint Support Planning Workshop Commences in Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – 13 October 2025 – A joint African Union–United Nations workshop focused on support planning officially opened on Monday in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, bringing together key representatives from both organizations, including the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) and various UN departments.
EASF Maritime Command Post Exercise "Bahari Salama 1" Enters Day Two
DJIBOUTI, October 8, 2025 – The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) has entered the second day of its Maritime Command Post Exercise, codenamed Bahari Salama 1, currently being conducted in Djibouti. The exercise is based on a fictional scenario set in the Republic of Carana, a notional country used to simulate a complex maritime security environment.