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EASF Day Rwanda 2018

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Photo Gallery of the EASF Open Day 2018 in Kimironko Sector, Gasabo District, Rwanda.

The EASF Director (center) during the community work session of the EASF Open Day in Rwanda
The Head of Peace Operations Department (third from left) during the EASF Open Day
The Head of Administration and Finance (3rd from left) during the building of the drainage system
The Chairperson of Friends of EASF (left) and the Danish Technical Advisor to EASF (right) join in the community work
People from all walks of life join hands to accomplish a common task
Among the participants included delegates who had attended the Policy Organs Meetings in the last three days before the EASF Day
The EASF Open Day in Rwanda was heavily attended by local residents including many youths
The participants included students from universities and colleges
The youths joining hands for a better tomorrow
Working towards a common goal fosters understanding and dialog thus cultivating a path towards peace
The Rwanda Chief of Defence Forces (in uniform) and the EASF Chief of Staff Logistics Base (in white) during the occasion
Some of the leaders taking part in the community work pose for a photograph
Front Row (left to right) The Chief of Defence Forces of Rwanda, the Rwanda Minister for Defence, the EASF Director and a delegate from Kenya.
The Rwanda Minister for Defence (in green jacket) with other participants during the community work session
Students join in song and dance after accomplishment of their work during EASF Day in Rwanda
Some of the officials listening to speeches during the EASF Open Day
Participants included many representatives from different parts of the world
EASF Open Days have up to now taken place in nine out of the ten Member States
Many of the participants of the Policy Organs Meetings which took place in Rwanda graced the EASF Open Day
The EASF Director briefs the media during the EASF Day in Rwanda

EASF Day Burundi 2018

Speeches Made during the EASF Open Day in Burundi

Speech of the EASF Director, Dr. Abdillahi Omar Bouh

Speech of the Chairperson, Friends of EASF, Col. Joern Rasmussen

Photo Gallery of the EASF Open Day 2018 in Bujumbura, Burundi.

The EASF Director (left) hands over the flag to the Burundi Defence Minister (right)
The Minister for Defence flags off the Peace Walk
The walk will follow designated streets in Bujumbura
The Peace Walk conveys the message of peace to the general public
Civilians, police and military personnel take part in the walk
EASF Open Days in Member States were rolled out in 2015 for the first time
University and college students taking part in the walk
The Minister for Defence (left), the Director and other officials during the walk
The EASF Head of Peace Operations' Department carries the EASF flag
The Chairman, Friends of EASF takes over the flag from Head of Peace Operations' Department
The Danish Technical Advisor to EASF flies the EASF flag high
The Military band entertains the crowds along the entire way
The Minister for Defence delivers his keynote speech after the walk
The EASF Director addresses the participants
The Chairman, Friends of EASF delivers his message to the participants
One of the selected speakers addresses the public
A university student poses a question
The EASF Director explains the mandate and responsibilities of the Standby Force
The EASF Military Chief of Staff (left) and the Human Resource Officer (2nd left) during the question and answer session
A substantial number of people have shown interest in the event
Three members of EASF staff during the occasion
The Head of Peace Operations' Department gives a word of thanks at the close of the occasion
The Minister for Defence (left) hands over the flag back to the Director
Senior officials (hosts and guests) pose for a group photograph

EASF Day Comoros 2017

Photo Gallery of the EASF Open Day 2017 in Moroni, Comoros.

Members of the Police Service preparing for the Peace Walk
Representatives from the Civil Society before the Peace Walk begins
The banner with the message of this important and memorable day
Members of the armed forces preparing to take part in the Peace Walk
All ready and set to underline the day's importance
Officials from the Government of the Union of Comoros together with the some senior members of EASF leadership
An official from the Government of the Union of Comoros flags off the Peace Walk
The Police band leads the Peace Walk
Another police unit follows the band
University students during the Peace Walk
EASF puts a special emphasis on involving the leaders of tomorrow
Peace and social cohesion are foundations of progress
The youth have a big stake in the future and stability of this world
Members of EASF leadership and a government official from Comoros
As is custom, every EASF Day in Member States starts with a message to the people, delivered through the walk
Three members of EASF staff (in white t-shirts) together with Comorian nationals during the walk
Participants pose for group photograph
The activities of the open day include presentations, discussions as well as a question and answer session
Guests assemble in the hall for discussions
Participants include military, police and civilians
A lady from Comoros delivers a presentation
The day's speakers include EASF Staff and Officials from Comoros
The event has been given a lot of weight by invited guests
Some of the guests from the Union of Comoros
A participant posses a question to EASF staff
The EASF Director delivers a speech
The guests follow the day's presentations with keen interest
The participants come from all walks of life
The EASF Technical Advisor from Finland gives a presentation
One of the key speakers from the Union of Comoros
The EASF Joint Chief of Staff (JCoS) giving a presentation
Another key speaker from the Union of Comoros addresses the audience
The EASF Force Commander speaking to the participants
The youth follow the discussions with great interest
Some of the participants pose for a group photograph

EASF Day Uganda 2017

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Photo Gallery of the EASF Open Day 2017 in Kampala, Uganda.

The EASF Director, Amb. Issimail Chanfi holds talks with EASF Day participants
EASF JCoS (2nd fr. right) with EASF members of staff
The banner carries the Open Day message
The EASF Director gives a speech before the start of the Peace Walk
The Peace Walk is flagged off by a senior government official from Uganda
EASF flag flies high in the streets of Kampala city
The Military band with its tools of trade gives the day its appropriate importance
Civilians, police and military taking part in the open day's events
Four members of EASF staff taking part in the Peace Walk
Head of Peace Operations' Department (2nd fr. left) and Liaison & Information Officer (2nd fr. right)
JCoS (2nd fr. left) and Head of Administration and Finance (on JCoS' left)
It is pomp and color along the streets of Kampala
Two members of staff during the walk
Participants gracefully pacing together in the name of peace
The message of peace is in the resonating melodies
The walk continues inspite of the hot tropical sunshine
Ms. Amanda Magambo, the first Head of EASF's Civilian Component
University students take part in the Peace Walk
The future is only feasible if peace prevails today
It is a long walk and the message is shared with the citizens
EASF Open Days provide platforms for engaging the citizens of Eastern Africa in matters of peace
A member of the EASF Media documents the day's events
The Open Day attracts guests from many parts of the world
Military officials from South Africa during the Open Day
The EASF Director (right), conversing with immediate former Danish Technical Advisor to EASF (left)
The former Head of Liaison (2nd fr. left) during the occasion
The event attracted many participants from all walks of life
The Swedish Technical Advisor to EASF (left) converses with a guest
As leaders of tomorrow, the youth are larger stakeholders in matters of peace
The chosen conference room could accomodate many more participants
The newly appointed Danish Defence Attache to Kenya (right) who is now also the Chairman of Friends of EASF
The Open Day is a forum to demystify the operations of the regional peacekeeping force
A member of staff during the occassion
Many show keen interest in matters of peace
Taking notes for further reference
One of the key speakers of the day
A former EASF Director from Uganda addresses the participants
Another of the day's speakers
Guests stand to attention as the Ugandan National Anthem is played
Former EASF Head of Liaison Department (front)

EASF Day Seychelles 2016

Picture Gallery EASF Day Seychelles 2016

Participants arriving at the venue of EASF Day Seychelles
More participants arrive
The police and military were well represented during the event
Participants receiving EASF Day T-Shirts, caps and reading materials
It takes some time to attend to all participants
Radiant faces of participants reflect across the hall
Preparations had taken care of every eventuality
The Spokesperson of Seychelles Police signs the list of participants
The Chief of Defence Forces of the Republic of Seychelles, Brigadier Leopold Payet (in uniform)
The EASF Director, Amb. Issmail Chanfi (left) and the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Transport Mr. Joel Morgan (centre)
The Defence Attache in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Colonel George Adeline
The EASF Director, Amb. Issmail Chanfi, addresses the participants
The participants following the Director's speech keenly
Some of Civilians from Seychelles who have been working closely with EASF
The one-day-event was well attended
Minister for Foreign Affairs and Transport Mr. Joel Morgan delivering his keynote speech
The participants did not want to miss anything from the proceedings
A gentleman from the media taking his notes
The EASF Head of Liaison delivers his presentation
Diginatries pose for a group photo outside the venue
The band pauses and awaits the next session
Pleasant melodies echo down the hall
The Military Advisor to Seychelles Peoples' Defence Forces (SPDF) Lt Col. Gudur delivers his firsthand experiences in peacekeeping in Central Africa, especially in Katanga and Lake Kivu areas.
Mr Jules Hoareau from The Children's Foundation speaks about the Roles of Civilians in Peace Keeping
The day's guests following Mr Hoareau's speech
The EASF Head of Political addressing the guests
A participant adorns himself in African attire
A member of EASF Information Team at work
Checking whether all has been captured
Bringing the EASF stories to the world
The EASF Director, (right) and the Military Advisor to the SPDF(left)
The EASF Joint Chief of Staff during the Question and Answer session

EASF Day Sudan 2015

EASF Day Sudan Documents:

Picture Gallery EASF Day Sudan 2015

The venue of the EASF Open Day in Sudan
The Flags of EASF Member States including EASF and AU
The banner carries the message of this important day
The EASF Director Amb. Issmail Chanfi (right) accompanied by EASF Head of Liaison Brig. Dr. Ibrahim
The EASF Director (left) with the Head of Finance at the venue
Police riders prepare to lead Peace Walk participants through the city
The EASF Day Khartoum Peace Walk begins
It is pomp and color as the band plays during the walk
Participants carry the EASF Day banner along the streets of Khartoum
The military leads the way
EASF Director (left) and EASF Head of Finance (right) during the walk
It was a clear bright morning in the capital city
The country's flag is carried high along the streets of Khartoum
Sudanese Forces taking part in the Peace Walk
It was never too heavy to carry during that day
The Peace Walk comes to an end at Khartoum's Police Club
Police Officers march by
The band salutes the Minister for State in the Ministry of Defence
Residents of Khartoum watch as participants march past
Defence Forces of the Republic of the Sudan finishing the walk
The day's banner is brought back to the Police Club
The band continues to play at the Police Club
The Police Club had been adorned with many historical artifacts
Guests at the event exchanging a word
Police Officers admire ancient fire arms
Flags of EASF Member States at the Police Club
Guests arriving at the venue
The EASF Head of PlanElms Civilian component arrives
Delegates from the EASF Region arrive
More guests arrive at the venue
EASF Director (left) and Sudanese Defence Officials await the guest of honor
The Vice President of the Republic of the Sudan, H.E. Hasabo Mohamed Abdul Rahman, arrives at the Police Club
The Vice President meets the EASF Director
Senior Military Officials welcome the Vice President
The Vice President views the displayed artifacts
The Vice President (center), the EASF Director (left) and the Minister for State in the Ministry of Defence (right) during the event
EASF Members of Staff prepare to distribute EASF Day Sudan materials
The Vice President poses for a group photograph with guests at the occasion
The distribution of EASF Day materials begins
Leaders of Tomorrow listen to the day's briefings
The event was heavily attended
Many civilians and military officials attended the event
The hall was packed to capacity
The Minister for State in the Ministry of Defence (left) during the event
The Vice President of the Republic of the Sudan, H.E. Hasabo Mohamed Abdul Rahman
The Director of the EASF, Amb. Issmail Chanfi, addresses the participants
Participants listen attentively
Among those present were military representatives and ambassadors
One of the key speakers addresses the guests
Guests listening to the proceedings
The event was well covered by the media
The EASF Head of Liaison, Brig. Dr. Ibrahim addresses the guests
Guests follow the proceedings with keen interest
The Minister for State in the Ministry of Defence welcomes the Vice President to address the guests
Guests listen to the Minister's speech
The guests included Defence Attaches from various countries
The Vice President addresses the gathering
A panel prepares for the Question and Answer Session
Military Officials folow the briefings attentively
EASF Director answers intriguing questions from the participants
Delegates are happy with the Director's precise explanations
The Panel notes down every question posed
A delegate poses a question during the Q&A session
EASF former Head of Finance, Brig. Ahmed during the event
The EASF Information Team that worked tirelessly to make the event the successful milestone it was

EASF Day Ethiopia 2015

EASF Day Ethiopia

EASF Day Ethiopia Documents:

1. Full Speech: Minister for Defence of Ethiopia, Mr. Siraj Fegessa

Picture Gallery EASF Day Ethiopia 2015

Ethiopia's Minister for Defence Mr. Siraj Fegessa arrives
EASF Director Amb. Issimail Chanfi (left) and Ethiopia's Defence Minister
The Chief Guest is accompanied to the venue of EASF Day Ethiopia
Participants of the event listen attentively
The participants were keen to understand how EASF works
Representatives from a number of partner/friendly countries also took part in the event
A moment of silence in honor of peacekeepers who lost their lives in AMISOM is observed
The Director of EASF addresses the participants
Ethiopia' Defence Minister gives his speech
The event was attended by diginitaries from many parts of the world
The Military was also well represented
Many civilian participants keenly follow the proceedings
The event marks EASF's open door approach
The banner carries the message of the day
The Defence Minister addresses the press
The venue from another perspective
The Ethiopian Military Band gets ready
The Ethiopian National Flag rests well defended
The banner says it all
Some take notes while other listen carefully
Discussing important issues
Military Officers sharing a light moment
The Minister for Defence answers questions from the press
The EASF Director briefs members of the press
Some participants flip over notes taken earlier in the day
The EASF Head of Liaison, Brigadier Dr. Ibrahim (right) takes the floor
A EASF Day participant posses a question

EASF Day Djibouti 2015

Downloadable Materials for EASF Day Djibouti, 11th October 2015

1. Programme
2. Brochure d'Information

Picture Gallery of EASF Day Djibouti, 2015

EASF Staff doing final checks before launching the EASF Day in Djibouti
EASF Staff going through the final check list of EASF Day in Djibouti
The Hall reserved for hosting the EASF Day in Djibouti
Some of the organizers doing the final checks
Clearing pending matters before the start of the EASF Day
Getting ready to distribute EASF Day materials
EASF staff prepares to distribute materials
Participants putting on EASF T-Shirts with security checks in background
EASF Day participants entering the venue
EASF Day participants going through strict security checks
EASF Day participants going through security checks
Final preparations
Staff doing final preparations
EASF Day participants receiving materials
The EASF Director, Ambassador Issimail Chanfi, briefs the participants on EASF
Head of Political, the Director and Djibouti's Senior Defence Officer
Minister for Defence of the Republic of Djibouti, General Zakaria Cheick Ibrahim
EASF Staff introduces participants to EASF day
Some international representatives during the EASF Day
EASF Day participants
Djibouti nationals taking part in EASF Day
Among the participants included university students
The EASF Day Djibouti, the first one ever, was well attended
Participants followed the proceedings with great interest
Participants take a snacks' break
Participants reflecting on progress made over refreshments
Participants discuss issues over refreshments
Head of Political, the Director and Djibouti's Senior Defence Officer
University Students keenly following up on briefings
University Students showed massive interest in EASF matters
A technical expert following the EASF Day briefings
EASF Day participants
EASF Staff further briefs participants on EASF day
EASF Day participants take notes of the day's briefings

EASF Day Kenya 2015

Downloadable Materials for EASF Day Kenya 2015

1. EASF-Day Concept Note
2. EASF-Day Program
3. Brief Presentation of EASF-Day Kenya
4. EASF-Day Supplement
5. EASF-Day Opening Statement by Cabinet Secretary Amb. Rachel Omamo

Picture Gallery of EASF Day Kenya, 2015

The Military band leads the EASF Day Peace-Walk
The EASF Day banner says what it is all about
EASF Staff during the Peace-Walk
Participants carrying the banner through Processional Way, Nairobi
The Peace-Walk proceeds
EASF Staff during the Peace-Walk
The Director of EASF (middle), flanked by some members of EASF Management
Kenya's Cabinet Secretary for Defence arrives at the venue
The Director quickly reviews his briefing
Participants from many professional backgrounds attended the event
Kenya's Cabinet Secretary for Defence delivers her speech
Some members of EASF's Management and other guests
The EASF Joint Chief of Staff addresses the participants
Guests listen attentively to the day's briefings
Among the guests were also EASF Members of staff
Some of EASF's Technical Advisors also attended the event
University students were keen on understanding what EASF does
Students pondering over points discussed
Professor Munene of the University of Nairobi briefs the audience
Amb. Bethuel Kiplagat, Chairman of Truth, Justice & Reconciliation Commission addresses the participants
The EASF Head of Political Department briefs the gathering
Participants following the proceeding with great interest
Ambassador Kiplagat leaves the venue
EASF members of staff take a break during the successful EASF Day
EASF Day's banner; Peace in Eastern Africa is the message
The Director carries the EASF flag during the event