Final Stage of Force Validation
The last Command Post Exercise for EASF preceding declaration of Full Operational Capability scheduled for December 2014, was concluded on 22 November 2014.
EASF Set to Operationalize
More than 300 participants from the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) have gathered at the Rift Valley City of Adama in Ethiopia for the final stage of the validation process of the regional Force. [Press Release]
Command Post Exercise (CPX) 2014
EASF conducted a Command Post Exercise from 13th – 22nd November 2014 in Adama, Ethiopia. [More]
President Kagame's Message on Peacekeeping
"When lives are at stake, nothing matters more than saving them," President Paul Kagame of the Republic of Rwanda said on Friday 26, in New York at a Summit on UN Peacekeeping. [Full Statement]
Official Opening of EASF Logistics Training Center
The EASF Logistics Training Centre was officially opened on Monday, 29th September 2014.
EASF Validates Kenya's Pledged Forces
The Republic of Kenya presented its Forces for evaluation and validation by the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) during the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) Field Training Exercise (FTX) at Archer’s Post Isiolo, Kenya on 5th September 2014.
EASF Member States sign Agreement for Pledged Forces
The Ministers of Defence and Security from the Ten Member States of the Eastern Africa Standby Force signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Pledged Forces today, 22nd August 2014 in Kigali, Rwanda. [Communique]
17th Ordinary Session of EACDS
The 17th Ordinary Session of the Eastern Africa Committee of Chiefs and Security (EACDS) kicked off today, 20th August 2014 in Kigali, Rwanda.
Rwanda hosts EASF Policy Organs Meetings
Peace and Security leaders in the Eastern Africa Region will convene in Kigali, Rwanda, from 18th to 22nd August 2014, to participate in the meetings of the Council of Ministers of Defence and Security, and the Eastern Africa Chiefs of Defence and Security.
EASF Pays Courtesy Call to Australian High Commissioner
The EASF paid a courtesy call to the Australian High Commissioner's Office in Nairobi, Kenya, on Tuesday, 15th July 2014.
3rd Extra Ordinary Meeting of the Assembly of Heads of State
The EASF Assembly of Heads of State and Government held its third Extraordinary Meeting in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea on 26th June 2014.
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- EASF Welcomes New Director
- Maritime Interdiction Operation Course
- EASFCOM Signs MOUs with two Regional Training Institutions
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