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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
EASF Maritime Command Post Exercise "Bahari Salama 1" Enters Day Two
DJIBOUTI, October 8, 2025 – The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) has entered the second day of its Maritime Command Post Exercise, codenamed Bahari Salama 1, currently being conducted in Djibouti. The exercise is based on a fictional scenario set in the Republic of Carana, a notional country used to simulate a complex maritime security environment.
EASF Launches First Maritime Command Post Exercise “Bahari Salama 1” in Djibouti
Doraleh Base, Djibouti — 7 October 2025 —The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) today officially launched its first-ever maritime command post exercise, Bahari Salama 1, at the Doraleh Base in Djibouti City. The event was held under the patronage of the Chief of Staff of the Djiboutian Armed Forces, General Zakaria Cheikh Ibrahim, marking a significant milestone in EASF’s operational readiness and regional maritime security cooperation.
Preparations Continue for EASF’s Maritime Exercise ‘Bahari Salama 1’ in Djibouti
Djibouti City, October 4, 2025 – Preparations entered Day 2 today for the Eastern Africa Standby Force’s (EASF) first-ever maritime command post exercise, Bahari Salama 1, set to begin officially on October 7 in Djibouti.
EASF Launches Pre-Exercise Activities for First Maritime Command Post Exercise in Djibouti
Djibouti City, October 3, 2025 - The Eastern African Standby Force (EASF) today launched pre-exercise activities for its inaugural Maritime Command Post Exercise (MCPX), codenamed Bahari Salama 1, in the Republic of Djibouti.
EASF Wraps Up Regional Cybersecurity Awareness Workshop in Kigali
Kigali, Rwanda – 12 September 2025 – The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) successfully concluded a five-day regional cybersecurity and cyber terrorism awareness workshop hosted at the Paramount Hotel in Kigali. Held under the theme “Think Smart, Stay Safe: Youth Against Cyber Threats,” the workshop brought together more than 50 participants from EASF member states to build awareness and resilience against emerging digital threats.
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