Youth for Peace Seminar Kicks Off in Mogadishu, Somalia
The Youth for Peace Seminar, focusing on peace and environmental conservation, began on October 28, 2024, and will run for three days in the Somali capital. This event brings together 60 youth participants from Eastern African Standby Force (EASF) member states and the host nation, Somalia. In his opening remarks, Abdullahi Jamal Mohamed, the Director General of Youth and Sports of Somalia, welcomed participants and emphasized the vital role of youth in fostering peace and stability in the region.
EASF Expert Working Group Meeting Concluded in Nairobi
The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) Expert Working Group Meeting (EWGM) concluded at the EASF Secretariat in Karen, Nairobi, on October 24, 2024. The meeting, which commenced on October 22, focused on several key agenda items.
EASF Air, Land, and Maritime Movement Planning Course Launched in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
The Air, Land, and Maritime Movement Planning Course commenced on Monday, October 21, 2024, at the Logistics Base Training Centre. Funded by the African Peace and Security Architecture (APSA), the course is a collaborative effort between APSA and the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF). The two-week program was officially inaugurated by Colonel Getu Taye, Director of the International Peace Support Training Institute at the Ethiopian Ministry of Defense. In his opening remarks, Col. Taye emphasized the critical importance of movement capability for commanders, noting that it is an essential aspect of their command responsibilities.
EASF Concluded AUMEOM Syllabus Review Workshop in Nairobi
Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) organized the African Union Military Experts on Mission (AUMEOM) Syllabus Review Workshop, which began on October 21, 2024 and concluded on October 25, 2024, at the International Peace Support Training Center in Karen, Nairobi. The workshop aimed at evaluating the existing AUMEOM syllabus, identify gaps, and develop a comprehensive training curriculum to effectively address the needs of AU/EASF peace support operations.
Eastern Africa Standby Force and Africa International University Celebrate International Day of Peace
Nairobi, Kenya – The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) in partnership with the Africa International University (AIU) held a successful commemoration of the International Day of Peace on October 5, 2024, at the AIU campus. This year’s theme, "Cultivating a Culture of Peace: Youth and Climate Change," emphasized the critical roles that dialogue and understanding play in conflict resolution and the importance of youth in fostering peace and environmental protection.
East Africa Standby Force Conducts Evaluation Exercise in Kenya
The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) conducted a comprehensive evaluation exercise to assess the readiness of Kenya's civilian and military components for potential deployment. The Director Brig (Rtd) Paul Kahuria Njema led the EASF Team during the Verification Exercise supported by the EASF Force Commander Brigadier Getachew Ali.
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