EASF Directors Inspect Ongoing Works at Force Headquarters in Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa, 26 January 2026 - The Director of the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF), Brigadier General (Rtd) Paul Kahuria Njema, on Monday visited the EASF Force Headquarters (FHQ) compound in Addis Ababa to inspect ongoing construction and renovation works.
EASF Concludes Short-Term Election Observation Mission in Uganda
The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) Short-Term Election Observer Mission (SEOM) has concluded its work in the Republic of Uganda following the General Elections held on 15 January 2026. The Mission presented its Preliminary Statement on Saturday, 17 January 2026, in Kampala, outlining its observations and key findings.
EASF Flags Off Election Observer Mission to Uganda Ahead of 2026 polls
Nairobi, January 9, 2026 - The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) on Friday officially flagged off its Election Observer Mission (EOM) to the Republic of Uganda ahead of the country’s 2026 general elections, reaffirming its commitment to democratic governance and electoral transparency in the region.
Ongoing FPU Commanders Course at the Djibouti National Gendarmerie School
The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) has launched its ongoing Formed Police Unit (FPU) Commanders Course at the Djibouti National Gendarmerie School, running from 24 November to 5 December 2025. The training brings together 22 senior officers from EASF Member States to strengthen leadership, coordination and operational readiness for future peace support missions.
EASF Concludes Regional Workshop on Preventing Child Soldier Recruitment in Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa, 27 November 2025 - The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) Logistics Base in Addis Ababa has concluded a three-day regional workshop focused on strengthening efforts to prevent the recruitment and use of children in armed conflict. The training, organized in partnership with the Dallaire Institute for Children, Peace and Security, brought together representatives from EASF Member States and staff for intensive sessions on child protection in security operations.
EASF Director Takes Part in 7th AU–EU Summit in Angola
Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) Director Brigadier (Rtd) Paul Kahuria Njema participated in the 7th African Union (AU)–European Union (EU) Summit held on 24–25 November 2025 in Luanda, Angola. The Director joined leaders and senior officials from both continents in high-level discussions aimed at strengthening cooperation and advancing shared priorities.
EASF Hosts Regional Workshop on Preventing Recruitment of Child Soldiers in Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa, 24 November 2025 – The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) Logistics Base in Addis Ababa has launched a three-day regional workshop aimed at strengthening efforts to prevent the recruitment and use of children in armed violence. The training, held in partnership with the Dallaire Institute for Children, Peace and Security, brings together representatives from EASF Member States and Staff.
EASF Launches Regional Cybersecurity, Cyber Terrorism Workshop in Kampala
Kampala, Uganda – November 17, 2025 – The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) has opened a five-day regional workshop on cybersecurity and cyber terrorism awareness at the Onomo Hotel in Kampala. Themed “Think Smart, Stay Safe: Youth Against Cyber Threats,” the event aims to strengthen regional capacity, promote digital safety, and empower young people to counter emerging online threats.
EASF Recognized by African Union as 2nd Best Performing REC/REM for 2025
The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) is proud to announce that it has been ranked as the second-best performing Regional Economic Community/Regional Mechanism (REC/REM) by the African Union for the year 2025. This recognition follows a thorough AU evaluation of performance, delivery of AU-funded activities, and adherence to standards of transparency, efficiency, and accountability.
EASF Inducts Second Cohort of the Panel of Elders in Naivasha, Kenya
From 11–13 November 2025, the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) held an important induction workshop in Naivasha, Kenya, to officially welcome the 2nd Cohort of the EASF Panel of Elders. The workshop was opened by the Director of the EASF Secretariat, who thanked the Guest of Honor, EASF Policy Organs, and key partners, the African Union Commission (Peace Fund) and the Royal Kingdom of Denmark, for their continued support to regional peacebuilding.
EU Delegation Visits EASF Headquarters and Logistics Base
Addis Ababa, 30 October 2025 - On Thursday, a delegation from the European Union to the African Union visited the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) Force Headquarters (FHQ) and Logistics Base. The visit was hosted by the EASF Force Commander and the Chief of Staff of the Logistics Base. The delegation received a detailed presentation on EASF’s mission, operations, and ongoing initiatives, before touring the facilities and premises of both the FHQ and Logistics Base.
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- Regional OSINT and Conflict Analysis Training Opens in Kampala
- EASF Wraps Up Regional Cybersecurity Awareness Workshop in Kigali
- Eastern Africa Standby Force Hosts Induction Training and Workforce Planning Exercise in Nairobi
- AU Commission Team Appraises EASF Communication Capabilities for Upcoming C3IS Deployment
- EASF Launches Battle Group Commanders’ PSO Training of Trainers Course in Rwanda
- EASF Launches Cybersecurity and Cyber Terrorism Workshop in Kigali
- Eastern Africa Standby Force to Launch Cybersecurity Awareness Workshop in Kigali
- AU Special Envoy Pays Courtesy Visit to EASF to Strengthen Cooperation on Women, Peace and Security








