EU Delegation Visits EASF Headquarters and Logistics Base

Addis Ababa, 30 October 2025 - On Thursday, a delegation from the European Union to the African Union visited the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) Force Headquarters (FHQ) and Logistics Base. The visit was hosted by the EASF Force Commander and the Chief of Staff of the Logistics Base. The delegation received a detailed presentation on EASF’s mission, operations, and ongoing initiatives, before touring the facilities and premises of both the FHQ and Logistics Base. 

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EASF Bids Farewell to Outgoing Staff and Welcomes New Members

Nairobi, Kenya – Thursday, 30 October 2025 – The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) held a formal handover and farewell ceremony at its Secretariat in Nairobi to honor outgoing staff members and welcome new officers, in line with the EASF Rotation Matrix 2025–2029. The event was presided over by Brigadier (Rtd) Paul Kahuria Njema, the Director of EASF.

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EASF Presents Anniversary Book to Key AU Officials at High-Level Forum in Abuja

Abuja, Nigeria — November 9, 2025—The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) marked a significant milestone in its advocacy and partnership efforts with the formal presentation of the EASF Anniversary Book to senior officials of the African Union Commission (AUC).

The presentation took place during the Second High-Level Biennial Lessons Learned Forum on Peace Support Operations and the African Standby Forces, held from 8–9 November 2025 in Abuja, Nigeria.

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Regional OSINT and Conflict Analysis Training Opens in Kampala

Kampala, Uganda – October 27, 2025 – A five-day Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) and Conflict Analysis Training has opened in Kampala, bringing together security and early warning experts from across Eastern Africa to strengthen regional capacity in conflict prevention and analysis.

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SADC Hosts EASF Benchmarking Visit to Strengthen Regional Peace and Security Cooperation

Botswana – 23 October 2025 –The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is hosting a three-day benchmarking visit by the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) from 23 to 25 October 2025 at the SADC Secretariat Headquarters. The visit aims to deepen cooperation and share best practices between the two regional peace and security bodies.

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Eastern Africa Standby Force Launches Child Protection Course in Mombasa

Mombasa, Kenya – 22 October 2025 –The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) on Thursday launched a regional Child Protection Course in Mombasa, aimed at strengthening the capacity of law enforcement and peace support personnel to safeguard children’s rights in conflict and post-conflict settings.

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EASF Begins After-Action Review of “Bahari Salama” Maritime Exercise in Djibouti

Djibouti City, 18 October 2025 – The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) has officially launched a three-day After-Action Review (AAR) following the successful completion of the regional maritime command post exercise “Bahari Salama”.

Held at the Escale Hotel in Djibouti City, the review brings together military leaders, planners, observers, and technical experts from across Eastern Africa to reflect on the lessons learned from the 18-day operation.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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