Director's Corner
The Director EASF
Brig Paul Kahuria Njema.
Training Exercises
- CPX 2022, Kenya
- FTX 2017, Sudan
- CPX 2014, Ethiopia
- FTX 2013, Uganda
- CPX 2011, Sudan
- FTX 2009, Djibouti
- CPX 2008, Kenya
EASF Day Rwanda 2018
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
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 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
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