Enhancing Peace and Security in the Eastern Africa Region

EASF and NARC Strengthen Cooperation at 46th AU Executive Council

Addis Ababa, 13th February 2025 – On the sidelines of the 46th African Union (AU) Executive Council meeting, the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) held a productive meeting with the North African Regional Capability (NARC) at AU Headquarters. The meeting, aimed at bolstering collaboration between the two entities, was attended by Brigadier (Rtd) Paul Kahuaria Njema, Director of the EASF Secretariat, and Mr. Ahmed Tajouri, Executive Secretary of NARC.

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EASF Director Attends 46th AU Executive Council Session in Addis Ababa

AU Executive CouncilBrigadier (Rtd) Paul Kahuaria Njema, Director of the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF), participated in the 46th Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Executive Council, held from February 12 to 13 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The two-day meeting brought together foreign ministers from AU member states, representatives from Regional Economic Communities (RECs), Regional Mechanisms (RMs), and other AU institutions.

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Eastern Africa Standby Force Bids Farewell to Local Staff, Welcomes New Team

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – On January 16, 2025, the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) Logistics Base and Logistics Training Center held a farewell ceremony for outgoing local staff marking the end of their tour of duty. The event also served as an opportunity to welcome the new local staff, who officially began their duties on January 1, 2025.

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EASF Delegation Meets with Kenyan Defense Cabinet Secretary for Regional Security Briefing

Nairobi, Kenya – January 30, 2025 – A high-level delegation from the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF), led by Brigadier (Rtd) Paul Kahuria Njema, visited Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Defense, Hon. Soipan Tuya, on Thursday for a crucial familiarization meeting.

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EASF Conducts Civilian Roster Verification Exercise in Kenya

Rostering_KenyaOn Monday, January 27, 2025, the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) successfully conducted its Civilian Roster Verification Exercise in Nairobi, Kenya, marking a significant step in enhancing regional peacekeeping efforts.

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EASF Flag-Off Election Observer Mission to Comoros Ahead of 2025 Parliamentary Elections

The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) has officially flagged off its Election Observer Mission (EOM) ahead of the Union of Comoros' 2025 parliamentary elections. The flag-off ceremony occurred on Monday, January 6, 2025, at the EASF Secretariat in Karen, Nairobi, where EASF Director Brigadier General (Rtd) Paul Kahuria Njema presided over the event.

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