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The Director EASF
Brig Paul Kahuria Njema.
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- FTX 2017, Sudan
- CPX 2014, Ethiopia
- FTX 2013, Uganda
- CPX 2011, Sudan
- FTX 2009, Djibouti
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Dallaire Institute Delegation Visits EASF Headquarters in Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa, 18 June 2025–The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) on Wednesday hosted a high-level delegation from the Dallaire Institute for Children, Peace, and Security – African Centre of Excellence, at its headquarters in Addis Ababa. The visit marked a significant step toward strengthening collaboration in child protection within peace support operations across the Eastern Africa region.
The delegation was led by Major General (Rtd) Ferdinand Safari, Director of the Dallaire Institute African Centre of Excellence. He was accompanied by senior officials including Ms. Madeline Zutt, Policy and Advocacy Manager; Ms. Francisca Mujawase, Deputy Director for Advocacy and Partnerships; Mr. John Kelei, Country Representative – South Sudan; and Ms. Divine Isimbi, Executive Assistant and Communications Lead.
EASF Launches Main Planning Conference for Maritime CPX 2025 "Bahari Salama" in Djibouti
Djibouti, 16 June 2025 – The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) on Monday officially launched the Main Planning Conference (MPC) for its Maritime Command Post Exercise (CPX) 2025, codenamed "Bahari Salama", which is scheduled to take place in August this year.
The opening ceremony, hosted in Djibouti, was presided over by Col. Ahmed Daher Djama, Commander of the Djibouti Navy. In his welcome remarks, Col. Djama stated: “It is my honour to welcome you to Djibouti. As a maritime nation situated at a critical geostrategic location, we are fully aware of the importance of regional cooperation to counter maritime threats and foster peace."
EASF Conducts Friends of EASF Meeting in Nairobi
NAIROBI, 8 May 2025 - The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) conducted a Friends of EASF (FoE) Meeting on Thursday at its Secretariat in Nairobi, bringing together Defence Attachés and Advisors from various diplomatic missions accredited to Kenya, including representatives from EASF Member States.
EASF Director, Brigadier (Rtd) Paul Kahuria Njema, welcomed participants and acknowledged the vital role of partners in supporting EASF’s mission. “It is both an honour and a privilege to address you our valued friends and partners whose unwavering support continues to empower and guide our mission,” he said. Brig. Njema thanked the Kingdom of Denmark for its support in facilitating the event.
EASF Conducts Civilian Recruitment Exercise in Djibouti to Strengthen Peacekeeping Capacity
Djibouti, 25 April 2025 – The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) successfully conducted its Civilian Recruitment, Rostering, and Verification Exercise in Djibouti from 22 to 25 April 2025. Held at the Best Western Premier Hotel, the exercise aimed to enhance the region’s readiness for peacekeeping missions by strengthening its civilian component.