Enhancing Peace and Security in the Eastern Africa Region

Collaborative Meeting on Early Warning Systems Held in Comoros

Moroni, Comoros — A significant collaborative meeting focused on early warning systems was held in Moroni from August 28 to 30, 2024. The event brought together a delegation from the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF), led by Brigadier General Domitlen Kabisa, head of the Peace Operations Department, and representatives from various Comorian Agencies involved in early warning initiatives.

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Ongoing Training Course for Military Officers at Rwanda Peace Academy

Musanze, Rwanda – The Force Headquarters Staff Officers Training of Trainers (FHQ SO ToT) Course commenced on August 26, 2024, at the Rwanda Peace Academy (RPA) and will run until September 6. Funded by the African Peace and Security Architecture (APSA), the course is a collaborative effort between RPA and the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF).

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EASF Bids Farewell to Outgoing Staff and Welcomes New Members

Nairobi, Kenya – On August 23, 2024, the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) held a ceremony at its Secretariat to bid farewell to outgoing staff and welcome new members. The event was presided over by Brig (Rtd) Paul Kahuria Njema, the Director of EASF.

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Collaborative Meeting on Early Warning Systems Held in Uganda

Kampala, Uganda — From August 19 to 21, 2024, a significant collaborative meeting took place in Kampala, Uganda between delegation from the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) led by Brigadier General Domitlen Kabisa, head of the Peace Operations Department and the Department of Disaster Preparedness in the Office of the Ugandan Prime Minister.

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Ongoing Integrated Mission Administration Course Kicks Off in Addis Ababa

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – The Integrated Mission Administration Course, which began on August 19, 2024, is currently underway in EASF Force headquarters, Addis Ababa, and will conclude on August 30, 2024.

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Eastern African Standby Force Launches Green Champions Initiative in Kigali

KIGALI, Rwanda — On Friday, August 17, 2024, Brig. Paul Kahuria Njema, Director of the Eastern African Standby Force (EASF), officially launched the Green Champions Initiative in conjunction with Youth Day celebrations in Rwanda's capital.

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EASF Green Champions Initiate Activities in Mahama Camp

The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) Green Champions have successfully completed their introductory program and are now implementing cross-border Green Champions initiative activities aimed at promoting peacebuilding and environmental awareness in the Mahama refugee camp, Rwanda.

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EASF Welcomes ATMIS Leadership in Courtesy Visit

In a significant diplomatic engagement, Ambassador Mohamed El-Amine Souef, the Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union and Head of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), led a delegation to the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) Secretariat on Wednesday 7th of August 2024.

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Ongoing Compliance & Accountability in Peace Support Operations Course Kicks Off in Kigali

Kigali, Rwanda – The Compliance & Accountability in Peace Support Operations Course, which began on August 2, 2024, is currently underway in Kigali and will conclude on August 10, 2024.

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EASF Director Participates in 45th Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Executive Council Meeting

Brig (Rtd) Paul Kahuria Njema, the Director of the Eastern Africa Standby Force, was a key participant in the 45th Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Executive Council and the 6th mid-year coordination Meetings of the AU Regional Economic Communities, held in Accra, Ghana.

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EASF Election Observer Mission Delegation in Meetings with Various Ministries in the Republic of Rwanda

On July 14, 2024, the Rwandan Minister of Defense, Hon. Juvenal MARIZAMUNDA, received the Head of the Eastern Africa Standby Force Election Observer Mission, Ambassador Kennedy Mokaya, alongside the Vice-Chair of EASF Panel of Elders, Ambassador Mwenyesha Mrugai, and the Deputy Head of Mission, Mr. Bacar Ali Said.

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