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EASF Council of Ministers of defense and security Opens 34th Ordinary Session in Mogadishu
Mogadishu, Somalia – 19 July 2025 – The 34th Ordinary Session of the Council of Ministers of Defense and Security of the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) officially opened today in Mogadishu, hosted by the Federal Republic of Somalia.
Eastern Africa Chiefs of Defense and Security Conclude Session, Pass Baton to Next Level
Mogadishu, Somalia – 18 July 2025 – The 34th Ordinary Session of the Eastern Africa Committee of Chiefs of Defense and Security (EACDS) concluded today in Mogadishu, Somalia, following a series of successful deliberations focused on strengthening regional peace and security.
Chiefs of Defense Meet in Mogadishu for 34th EASF Policy Organs Session
Mogadishu, Somalia– 17 July 2025 – The 34th Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) Policy Organs Meetings continued today in Mogadishu with the commencement of the high-level Chiefs of Defence Forces (CDF) session. The meeting was officially opened by H.E. Omar Ali Abdi, State Minister for Defense of the Federal Republic of Somalia.
EASF Opens 34th Ordinary Policy Organs Meeting in Mogadishu
Mogadishu, Somalia – 15 July 2025 – The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) today launched its 34th Ordinary Policy Organs Meeting in Mogadishu under the theme: “EASF: Two Decades of Commitment to Promoting Regional Peace and Security.” The sessions will continue through 19 July 2025.
EASF Launches Logistics Operational Planning Course in Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – 14 July 2025 – The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) officially launched the Logistics Operational Planning Process Course (LOPPC) on Monday at its Logistics Training Center in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The two-week course, scheduled from 14 to 26 July, forms part of EASF’s 2025 Activity Plan and aims to strengthen logistics preparedness in peace support operations.
L'EASF lance un cours de Formation des Formateurs sur le Contrôle des Mouvements Aériens dans le cadre des Opérations de Soutien de la Paix à Addis-Abeba
Addis Abeba, Ethiopie - La Force en Attente de la région de l'Afrique Orientale (EASF) a officiellement lancé, le lundi 30 Juin 2025, le cours de formation des formateurs sur le contrôle des mouvements aériens dans le cadre des opérations de soutien de la paix (PSO) dans son centre de formation à la Base Logistique à Addis Abeba.
L'EASF Finalise une Formation Spécialisée sur les Enquêtes en matière de Violence Sexuelle et Sexiste au Rwanda
Kigali, Rwanda - La Force en attente de la région de l'Afrique Orientale (EASF) a conclu avec succès un cours d'enquête sur la violence sexuelle et sexiste (SGBV) qui s'est tenu en République du Rwanda du 16 au 27 Juin 2025. Le cours visait à renforcer la capacité des officiers de police des États membres de l'EASF à faire face à la violence sexuelle et sexiste dans le cadre des opérations de soutien de la paix (OSP).
Le Directeur de l'EASF Effectue une visite Stratégique à la Base de Doraleh en préparation du CPX Maritime à Djibouti
Djibouti, le 19 juin 2025 - Une délégation dirigée par le Directeur de la Force en Attente de l'Afrique de l'Est (EASF), a visité jeudi la base de Doraleh à Djibouti, où l'EASF va mener son prochain exercice de poste de commandement maritime (CPX) 2025. L'exercice, dont le nom de code est « Bahari Salama », est prévu pour le mois d'août.
L'EASF lance la Conférence Principale de Planification pour le CPX Maritime 2025 « Bahari Salama » à Djibouti
Djibouti, lundi le 16 Juin 2025 - La Force en attente de l'Afrique de l'Est (EASF) a officiellement lancé la Conférence Principale de planification (MPC) pour son exercice de poste de commandement maritime (CPX) 2025, dont le nom de code est « Bahari Salama », qui sera organisé en Août de cette année.
La cérémonie d'ouverture, qui s'est déroulée à Djibouti, a été présidée par le Colonel Ahmed Daher Djama, Commandant de la Marine djiboutienne. Dans son allocution de bienvenue, le Colonel Djama a déclaré : "J'ai l'honneur de vous accueillir à Djibouti : "J'ai l'honneur de vous souhaiter la bienvenue à Djibouti. En tant que nation maritime située à un endroit géostratégique critique, nous sommes pleinement conscients de l'importance de la coopération régionale pour contrer les menaces maritimes et favoriser la paix."
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 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.
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