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EASF Experts Working Group Concludes Kampala Meeting, Prepares Report for Chiefs of Staff
KAMPALA, Uganda, 12 August 2026- The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) Experts Working Group (EWG) has concluded a three-day meeting in Kampala, paving the way for the presentation of its key findings and recommendations to the EASF Chiefs of Staff.
Uganda Defense Minister Receives EASF Director on Sidelines of Policy Organs Meetings
KAMPALA, August 11, 2026 - Uganda’s Minister of Defense and Veteran Affairs, Hon. Kiryowa Kiwanuka, has received the Director of the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF), Brig. Gen. Ronald Rwivanga, on the sidelines of the EASF 36th Policy Organs Meetings taking place in Kampala.
EASF Opens 36th Policy Organs Meetings in Kampala
Kampala, Uganda, 10 August 2026 - The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) has opened the Experts Working Group (EWG) Meeting in Kampala, marking the commencement of the 36th Policy Organs Meetings aimed at strengthening regional peace and security, institutional governance and operational readiness.
EASF Director Attends AU Executive Council Session in Addis Ababa
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, 28 July 2026- The Director of the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF), Brig. Gen. Ronald Rwivanga, is participating in the 49th Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Executive Council in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, alongside the Head of Policy, Plans and Development (HPOD) and the Executive Assistant to the Director. The session is being held from 27 to 28 July 2026.