EASF Presents Anniversary Book to Key AU Officials at High-Level Forum in Abuja

Abuja, Nigeria — November 9, 2025—The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) marked a significant milestone in its advocacy and partnership efforts with the formal presentation of the EASF Anniversary Book to senior officials of the African Union Commission (AUC).

The presentation took place during the Second High-Level Biennial Lessons Learned Forum on Peace Support Operations and the African Standby Forces, held from 8–9 November 2025 in Abuja, Nigeria.

The EASF Anniversary Book was presented to H.E. Ambassador Bankole Adeoye, the AUC Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security (PAPS). Ambassador Adeoye received the publication in recognition of his continued leadership in strengthening Africa’s peace and security agenda and his support for regional mechanisms such as the EASF in advancing the African Peace and Security Architecture (APSA).

Another copy of the book was presented to H.E. Ambassador El Hadji Ibrahima Diene “Boly”, the Special Representative of the Chairperson of the AUC (SRCC) for AUSSOM. The EASF acknowledged Ambassador Boly’s efforts in promoting stability and fostering cooperation among African Union peace support missions, particularly through initiatives that enhance coordination and knowledge-sharing across regional standby forces.

A third presentation was made to General Cheick Dembele, the AUC Head of the Peace Support Operations Division. General Dembele was recognized for his leadership in guiding peace support operations across the continent and for his role in promoting operational readiness and interoperability among Africa’s regional standby forces.

The gesture underscored EASF’s continued commitment to collaboration within the African Peace and Security Architecture (APSA) and its recognition of the AU’s leadership in promoting peace, stability, and regional security across the continent.

The EASF Anniversary Book highlights the organization’s achievements, milestones, and contributions over the past two decades and outlines its future vision for peace and security in the region.