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Director EASF
Brigadier General Ronald Rwivanga
Training Exercises
- CPX 2025, Djibouti
- CPX 2022, Kenya
- FTX 2017, Sudan
- CPX 2014, Ethiopia
- FTX 2013, Uganda
- CPX 2011, Sudan
- FTX 2009, Djibouti
- CPX 2008, Kenya
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AFRICAN DEFENCE CHIEFS ADVANCE CASE FOR MILITARY OPERATIONS BEYOND WAR
KAMPALA, 8 October 2026 - African defense and security leaders have advanced discussions on the evolving role of military institutions in promoting stability, resilience and development beyond conventional warfare at the First Conference of African Chiefs of Defense Forces (CDFs) on Military Operations Other Than War (MOOTW).
EASF AND NARC STRENGTHEN COOPERATION ON PEACE AND SECURITY
The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) and the North Africa Regional Capability (NARC) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in support of Africa-led peace and security initiatives. The commitment was reinforced during the 1st Conference of Chiefs of Defense Forces on Military Operations Other Than War, held at Speke Resort Munyonyo in Kampala, Uganda.
EASF DIRECTOR PARTICIPATES IN SIGNING OF MOU ON USE OF AFRICAN STANDBY FORCES
EL ALAMEIN, EGYPT, 3 OCTOBER 2026 – The Director of the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF), Brigadier General Ronald Rwivanga, participated in the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the African Union (AU), Regional Economic Communities (RECs) and Regional Mechanisms (RMs) on the Use of the African Standby Forces (ASF).
EASF DIRECTOR PARTICIPATES IN AU–INTER-RECs/RMs FORUM IN EGYPT
EL ALAMEIN, EGYPT, 3 OCTOBER 2026 - The Director of the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF), Brigadier General Ronald Rwivanga, participated in the African Union (AU) Inter-Regional Economic Communities/Regional Mechanisms (Inter-RECs/RMs) Forum held in El Alamein, Egypt.
EASTERN AFRICA STANDBY FORCE CONVENES 'FRIENDS OF EASF' MEETING IN NAIROBI
Nairobi, 1 October 2026 - The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) convened the Friends of EASF Meeting in Nairobi, bringing together senior military leadership, Member States, development partners and diplomatic representatives to review progress and strengthen regional cooperation on peace and security.
EASF AND AUSTRALIAN HIGH COMMISSION DISCUSS AREAS OF COOPERATION
NAIROBI, September 29, 2026- Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) Director Brig. Gen. Ronald Rwivanga led an EASF delegation on a courtesy visit to the Australian High Commission in Nairobi, where discussions focused on regional peace and security and potential areas of cooperation.
EASF Director Receives UNITAR Delegation for Courtesy Visit
Nairobi, Kenya, 29 September 2026 - The Director of the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF), Brig. Gen. Ronald Rwivanga, received a delegation from the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) at the EASF Secretariat in Karen, Nairobi, for a courtesy visit focused on strengthening cooperation.
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.
EASF OPENS INTRODUCTION TO MARITIME INTELLIGENCE COURSE IN COMOROS
Moroni, Comoros – 21 September 2026 –The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF), in partnership with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), has opened the Introduction to Maritime Intelligence Course at the Comorian Coast Guard Headquarters in Moroni, Comoros.
Peace Through Young Eyes: EASF Marks International Day of Peace in Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya - 21 September 2026 - The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) has commemorated the 2026 International Day of Peace in partnership with Langata Garrison Primary and Secondary Schools, placing young people at the centre of regional peacebuilding efforts.
The commemoration, held at the Ulinzi Sports Complex Stadium in Nairobi, was conducted under the United Nations theme, “Invest in Peace: For Everyone, Everywhere, Every Day,” and EASF’s complementary theme, “Peace Through Young Eyes: Investing in Peace, Every Day.”
EASF at the 18th STCDSS Experts’ Meeting in Bujumbura
The EASF Head of Peace Operations Department is participating in the 18th Ordinary Session of the Specialized Technical Committee on Defence, Safety and Security (STCDSS) Experts’ Meeting in Bujumbura, Burundi.
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