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
The Meeting of the Eastern Africa Chiefs of Defence Forces Kicks Off at the Emara Ole-Sereni Nairobi
The Eastern Africa Standby Force launched the meeting of the Eastern Africa Chiefs of Defence Staff (EACDS) on 25 January 2024 at the Emara Ole-Sereni Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya.
EASF Launches the 32nd Ordinary Policy Organs Meeting
The Eastern Africa Standby Force launched its 32nd Policy Organs Meetings (POM) on 22nd January 2024 at the Emara Ole-Sereni Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya.
African Union and EASF Issues Joint Statement on Elections in Comoros
EASF has successfully concluded its Election Observer Mission (EOM) in the Union of Comoros with some important recommendations.
EASF Election Observer Mission to Comoros
The EASF announces the arrival of its Election Observer Mission (EOM) in the Union of Comoros, The EASF advance team met with the AU Head of Mission at the Golden Tulip Hotel on January 11, 2024.
EASF and ECOWAS, Joining Hands on Civil Society Matters
The opening ceremony of the Civil Society meeting currently taking place at the New Stanley Hotel in Nairobi brings together diverse and rich representations from civil society organizations, Regional Economic Mechanisms, Regional Mechanisms and other stakeholders working in areas of governance and democracy.
Verification of Pledged Forces in Union of Comoros
The Eastern Africa Standby Force rolled out a verification exercise of Pledged Forces in Union of Comoros on 25th September, 2023.
The verification team, led by the EASF Force Commander, the Joint Chief of Staff and other EASF officials. The Director of EASF, Brig (Rtd) Paul Kahuria Njema is also part of the team conducting the verification which is aimed at strengthening Comoro’s support to the organization and its commitment to the promotion of peace in the region. The Union of Comoros has pledged a multidimensional force comprising the military, police and civilians for EASF peace support missions.
Safeguarding the rights of children
The AU considers the rights, protection and welfare of children integral to its overall agenda for sustainable peace and security in Africa. To ensure the realization of the rights, protection and welfare of girls and boys, the AU has put in place; laws, policies, mechanisms and tools that if properly implemented will make Africa fit for its children. Conflict impacts on children differently and disproportionately which calls for deliberate measures to ensure that child protection is integrated into all African Union (AU) Peace Support Operations’ (PSOs) mandates, policies and programs.
EASF High-Level Meeting Forging New Partnerships
The EASF high-level Meeting was held on Wednesday, September 2023 at the Holiday Inn Hotel, in Nairobi. Ambassadors from various countries, Diplomatic Corps and Representative of different International Organizations attended the Meeting.
EASF at the consultative meeting of the Peace and Security Council
The third consultative meeting of the Peace and Security Council and Regional Economic Communities and Regional Mechanisms was held in Bujumbura, Burundi. The EASF Director Brig (Rtd) Paul Kahuria Njema also attended the meeting, which was aimed at providing a platform for member states to engage in dialogue and collaboration on matters related to peace and security in the region.
EASF Participates in CE-WARN Book Launch
The EASF Director, Brig (Rtd) Paul Kahuria Njema led an EASF delegation to participate in launching CEWARN’s latest book titled, 'Conflict Prevention in the Horn- CEWARN’s Journey'.
Promoting Civil Society Engagement in Peace and Security
Members of various youth Civil Society Organizations (CSO) and Rwanda National Youth Council are attending a sharing of experience workshop as part of the EASF’s programme involving Non-State actors in peace processes. Dr. Utumatwishima Jean Nepo Abdallah, the Minister of Youth officially opened the Workshop at the La Palisse Hotel in Rwanda.
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- New Director Joins EASF
- The Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Defence in Kenya Hosts Outgoing and Incoming EASF Directors
- Outgoing and Incoming Director Handover In Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Meeting with the Chief of the General Staff of Ethiopia National Defence Forces
- The President of the Union of Comoros receives the New EASF Director
- EASF Director Pays a Courtesy call to the Ethiopian Minister of Defence