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EASF Day Rwanda 2018

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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 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 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 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
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
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
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 EASF Open Day in Rwanda was heavily attended by local residents including many youths
The participants included students from universities and colleges
The participants included students from universities and colleges
The youths joining hands for a better tomorrow
The youths joining hands for a better tomorrow
Working towards a common goal fosters understanding and dialog thus cultivating a path towards peace
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
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
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.
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
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
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
Some of the officials listening to speeches during the EASF Open Day
Participants included many representatives from different parts of the world
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
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
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
The EASF Director briefs the media during the EASF Day in Rwanda

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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 EASF Director (left) hands over the flag to the Burundi Defence Minister (right)
The Minister for Defence flags off the Peace Walk
The Minister for Defence flags off the Peace Walk
The walk will follow designated streets in Bujumbura
The walk will follow designated streets in Bujumbura
The Peace Walk conveys the message of peace to the general public
The Peace Walk conveys the message of peace to the general public
Civilians, police and military personnel take part in the walk
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
EASF Open Days in Member States were rolled out in 2015 for the first time
University and college students taking part in the walk
University and college students taking part in the walk
The Minister for Defence (left), the Director and other officials during 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 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 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 Danish Technical Advisor to EASF flies the EASF flag high
The Military band entertains the crowds along the entire way
The Military band entertains the crowds along the entire way
The Minister for Defence delivers his keynote speech after the walk
The Minister for Defence delivers his keynote speech after the walk
The EASF Director addresses the participants
The EASF Director addresses the participants
The Chairman, Friends of EASF delivers his message to the participants
The Chairman, Friends of EASF delivers his message to the participants
One of the selected speakers addresses the public
One of the selected speakers addresses the public
A university student poses a question
A university student poses a question
The EASF Director explains the mandate and responsibilities of the Standby Force
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
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
A substantial number of people have shown interest in the event
Three members of EASF staff during the occasion
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 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
The Minister for Defence (left) hands over the flag back to the Director
Senior officials (hosts and guests) pose for a group photograph
Senior officials (hosts and guests) pose for a group photograph

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EASF Day Comoros 2017

Photo Gallery of the EASF Open Day 2017 in Moroni, Comoros.

Preparations
Members of the Police Service preparing for the Peace Walk
Preparations
Representatives from the Civil Society before the Peace Walk begins
EASF Day Banner
The banner with the message of this important and memorable day
Military
Members of the armed forces preparing to take part in the Peace Walk
Military
All ready and set to underline the day's importance
Leadership
Officials from the Government of the Union of Comoros together with the some senior members of EASF leadership
Flag Off
An official from the Government of the Union of Comoros flags off the Peace Walk
The Band
The Police band leads the Peace Walk
The Walk
Another police unit follows the band
The Walk
University students during the Peace Walk
The Walk
EASF puts a special emphasis on involving the leaders of tomorrow
The Walk
Peace and social cohesion are foundations of progress
The Walk
The youth have a big stake in the future and stability of this world
Leadership
Members of EASF leadership and a government official from Comoros
The Walk
As is custom, every EASF Day in Member States starts with a message to the people, delivered through the walk
The Walk
Three members of EASF staff (in white t-shirts) together with Comorian nationals during the walk
End of the Walk
Participants pose for group photograph
Time for Discussions
The activities of the open day include presentations, discussions as well as a question and answer session
Time for Discussions
Guests assemble in the hall for discussions
Time for Discussions
Participants include military, police and civilians
Presentations
A lady from Comoros delivers a presentation
Speakers
The day's speakers include EASF Staff and Officials from Comoros
Heavy Attendance
The event has been given a lot of weight by invited guests
Guests
Some of the guests from the Union of Comoros
Discussions
A participant posses a question to EASF staff
Discussions
The EASF Director delivers a speech
Discussions
The guests follow the day's presentations with keen interest
Discussions
The participants come from all walks of life
Presentations
The EASF Technical Advisor from Finland gives a presentation
Presentations
One of the key speakers from the Union of Comoros
Presentations
The EASF Joint Chief of Staff (JCoS) giving a presentation
Presentations
Another key speaker from the Union of Comoros addresses the audience
Presentations
The EASF Force Commander speaking to the participants
Students
The youth follow the discussions with great interest
Group Photograph
Some of the participants pose for a group photograph

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EASF Day Uganda 2017

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Photo Gallery of the EASF Open Day 2017 in Kampala, Uganda.

EASF Director
The EASF Director, Amb. Issimail Chanfi holds talks with EASF Day participants
Joint Chief of Staff (JCoS)
EASF JCoS (2nd fr. right) with EASF members of staff
EASF Day Banner
The banner carries the Open Day message
EASF Director
The EASF Director gives a speech before the start of the Peace Walk
Flag Off
The Peace Walk is flagged off by a senior government official from Uganda
The Start
EASF flag flies high in the streets of Kampala city
The Band
The Military band with its tools of trade gives the day its appropriate importance
Multidimensionality
Civilians, police and military taking part in the open day's events
EASF Staff
Four members of EASF staff taking part in the Peace Walk
Walking for Peace
Head of Peace Operations' Department (2nd fr. left) and Liaison & Information Officer (2nd fr. right)
EASF Senior Officials
JCoS (2nd fr. left) and Head of Administration and Finance (on JCoS' left)
The Walk
It is pomp and color along the streets of Kampala
EASF Staff
Two members of staff during the walk
EASF Staff
Participants gracefully pacing together in the name of peace
The Band
The message of peace is in the resonating melodies
The Walk
The walk continues inspite of the hot tropical sunshine
First Head of Civilian Component
Ms. Amanda Magambo, the first Head of EASF's Civilian Component
Stakeholders in Matters of Peace
University students take part in the Peace Walk
Stakeholders in Matters of Peace
The future is only feasible if peace prevails today
The Walk
It is a long walk and the message is shared with the citizens
The Banner
EASF Open Days provide platforms for engaging the citizens of Eastern Africa in matters of peace
EASF Media
A member of the EASF Media documents the day's events
Multinational
The Open Day attracts guests from many parts of the world
South Africa
Military officials from South Africa during the Open Day
Discussion
The EASF Director (right), conversing with immediate former Danish Technical Advisor to EASF (left)
EASF Alumni
The former Head of Liaison (2nd fr. left) during the occasion
Heavy Attendance
The event attracted many participants from all walks of life
EASF Technical Advisor
The Swedish Technical Advisor to EASF (left) converses with a guest
The Youth
As leaders of tomorrow, the youth are larger stakeholders in matters of peace
Great Attendance
The chosen conference room could accomodate many more participants
Former Danish Technical Advisor to EASF
The newly appointed Danish Defence Attache to Kenya (right) who is now also the Chairman of Friends of EASF
Informative Open Day
The Open Day is a forum to demystify the operations of the regional peacekeeping force
EASF Staff
A member of staff during the occassion
University Students
Many show keen interest in matters of peace
University Students
Taking notes for further reference
Ugandan Official
One of the key speakers of the day
Ugandan Official
A former EASF Director from Uganda addresses the participants
Ugandan Official
Another of the day's speakers
The Anthem
Guests stand to attention as the Ugandan National Anthem is played
Guests
Former EASF Head of Liaison Department (front)

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EASF Day Seychelles 2016

Picture Gallery EASF Day Seychelles 2016

Arrivals
Participants arriving at the venue of EASF Day Seychelles
Arrivals
More participants arrive
Police and Military
The police and military were well represented during the event
EASF Day Materials
Participants receiving EASF Day T-Shirts, caps and reading materials
EASF Day Materials
It takes some time to attend to all participants
EASF Day Materials
Radiant faces of participants reflect across the hall
EASF Day Materials
Preparations had taken care of every eventuality
Police Spokesman
The Spokesperson of Seychelles Police signs the list of participants
Seychelles CDF
The Chief of Defence Forces of the Republic of Seychelles, Brigadier Leopold Payet (in uniform)
Director & Minister for Foreign Affairs and Transport
The EASF Director, Amb. Issmail Chanfi (left) and the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Transport Mr. Joel Morgan (centre)
Master of Ceremonies
The Defence Attache in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Colonel George Adeline
The Director
The EASF Director, Amb. Issmail Chanfi, addresses the participants
Participants
The participants following the Director's speech keenly
Civilians in PSO
Some of Civilians from Seychelles who have been working closely with EASF
Attendance
The one-day-event was well attended
Guest of Honor
Minister for Foreign Affairs and Transport Mr. Joel Morgan delivering his keynote speech
Attention to Detail
The participants did not want to miss anything from the proceedings
Media
A gentleman from the media taking his notes
Head of Liaison
The EASF Head of Liaison delivers his presentation
Group Photograph
Diginatries pose for a group photo outside the venue
The Band
The band pauses and awaits the next session
The Band
Pleasant melodies echo down the hall
The Indian Military Advisor to SPDF
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.
The Civil Society
Mr Jules Hoareau from The Children's Foundation speaks about the Roles of Civilians in Peace Keeping
Participants
The day's guests following Mr Hoareau's speech
Head of Political
The EASF Head of Political addressing the guests
The African Spirit
A participant adorns himself in African attire
EASF Media
A member of EASF Information Team at work
EASF Media
Checking whether all has been captured
EASF Media
Bringing the EASF stories to the world
Question and Answer Session
The EASF Director, (right) and the Military Advisor to the SPDF(left)
Joint Chief of Staff
The EASF Joint Chief of Staff during the Question and Answer session

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EASF Day Sudan 2015

EASF Day Sudan Documents:

Picture Gallery EASF Day Sudan 2015

Khartoum Police Club
The venue of the EASF Open Day in Sudan
The Flags
The Flags of EASF Member States including EASF and AU
The Days Banner
The banner carries the message of this important day
The Director Arrives
The EASF Director Amb. Issmail Chanfi (right) accompanied by EASF Head of Liaison Brig. Dr. Ibrahim
Getting Ready for the Day
The EASF Director (left) with the Head of Finance at the venue
Preparing for Peace Walk
Police riders prepare to lead Peace Walk participants through the city
The Peace Walk
The EASF Day Khartoum Peace Walk begins
The Military Band
It is pomp and color as the band plays during the walk
The Banner
Participants carry the EASF Day banner along the streets of Khartoum
The Walk Continues
The military leads the way
The Walk
EASF Director (left) and EASF Head of Finance (right) during the walk
The Military Band
It was a clear bright morning in the capital city
Sudan's Flag
The country's flag is carried high along the streets of Khartoum
Defence Forces
Sudanese Forces taking part in the Peace Walk
The Day's Banner
It was never too heavy to carry during that day
End of the Walk
The Peace Walk comes to an end at Khartoum's Police Club
Police Service
Police Officers march by
The Military Band
The band salutes the Minister for State in the Ministry of Defence
Khartoum City
Residents of Khartoum watch as participants march past
The Military
Defence Forces of the Republic of the Sudan finishing the walk
The Banner
The day's banner is brought back to the Police Club
The Band
The band continues to play at the Police Club
Artifacts
The Police Club had been adorned with many historical artifacts
Guests
Guests at the event exchanging a word
Police
Police Officers admire ancient fire arms
Flags
Flags of EASF Member States at the Police Club
Arrivals
Guests arriving at the venue
Head of Civilian
The EASF Head of PlanElms Civilian component arrives
Delegates
Delegates from the EASF Region arrive
Guests
More guests arrive at the venue
Awaiting the Guest of Honor
EASF Director (left) and Sudanese Defence Officials await the guest of honor
The Guest of Honor Arrives
The Vice President of the Republic of the Sudan, H.E. Hasabo Mohamed Abdul Rahman, arrives at the Police Club
Welcome
The Vice President meets the EASF Director
Welcome
Senior Military Officials welcome the Vice President
Artifacts
The Vice President views the displayed artifacts
Guest of Honor
The Vice President (center), the EASF Director (left) and the Minister for State in the Ministry of Defence (right) during the event
EASF Staff
EASF Members of Staff prepare to distribute EASF Day Sudan materials
Group Photograph
The Vice President poses for a group photograph with guests at the occasion
EASF Staff
The distribution of EASF Day materials begins
Students
Leaders of Tomorrow listen to the day's briefings
Attendance
The event was heavily attended
Participants
Many civilians and military officials attended the event
Attendance
The hall was packed to capacity
Minister
The Minister for State in the Ministry of Defence (left) during the event
The Guest of Honor
The Vice President of the Republic of the Sudan, H.E. Hasabo Mohamed Abdul Rahman
Director's Speech
The Director of the EASF, Amb. Issmail Chanfi, addresses the participants
Participants
Participants listen attentively
Delegates
Among those present were military representatives and ambassadors
Speakers
One of the key speakers addresses the guests
Guests
Guests listening to the proceedings
Coverage
The event was well covered by the media
EASF Head of Liaison
The EASF Head of Liaison, Brig. Dr. Ibrahim addresses the guests
Guests
Guests follow the proceedings with keen interest
Minister
The Minister for State in the Ministry of Defence welcomes the Vice President to address the guests
Venue
Guests listen to the Minister's speech
Defence Attaches
The guests included Defence Attaches from various countries
The Vice President
The Vice President addresses the gathering
Question and Answer Session
A panel prepares for the Question and Answer Session
Military
Military Officials folow the briefings attentively
The Director
EASF Director answers intriguing questions from the participants
Satisfaction
Delegates are happy with the Director's precise explanations
Panel
The Panel notes down every question posed
Delegate
A delegate poses a question during the Q&A session
EASF Former Head of Finance
EASF former Head of Finance, Brig. Ahmed during the event
EASF Information Team
The EASF Information Team that worked tirelessly to make the event the successful milestone it was

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EASF Day Ethiopia 2015

EASF Day Ethiopia

EASF Day Ethiopia Documents:

1. Full Speech: Minister for Defence of Ethiopia, Mr. Siraj Fegessa

Picture Gallery EASF Day Ethiopia 2015

Guest of Honor
Ethiopia's Minister for Defence Mr. Siraj Fegessa arrives
The National Anthem
EASF Director Amb. Issimail Chanfi (left) and Ethiopia's Defence Minister
Walk to Venue
The Chief Guest is accompanied to the venue of EASF Day Ethiopia
Participants
Participants of the event listen attentively
Attention to Detail
The participants were keen to understand how EASF works
Military Representatives
Representatives from a number of partner/friendly countries also took part in the event
Honor
A moment of silence in honor of peacekeepers who lost their lives in AMISOM is observed
Director's Address
The Director of EASF addresses the participants
Minister's Briefing
Ethiopia' Defence Minister gives his speech
Attendance
The event was attended by diginitaries from many parts of the world
Military Officers
The Military was also well represented
Civilians
Many civilian participants keenly follow the proceedings
Group Photograph
The event marks EASF's open door approach
The Banner
The banner carries the message of the day
Meeting the Press
The Defence Minister addresses the press
EASF Day Venue
The venue from another perspective
The Band
The Ethiopian Military Band gets ready
The Flag
The Ethiopian National Flag rests well defended
The Venue
The banner says it all
Participants
Some take notes while other listen carefully
Participants
Discussing important issues
Military
Military Officers sharing a light moment
Defence Minister
The Minister for Defence answers questions from the press
EASF Director
The EASF Director briefs members of the press
Attention
Some participants flip over notes taken earlier in the day
Question and Answer Session
The EASF Head of Liaison, Brigadier Dr. Ibrahim (right) takes the floor
Question and Answer Session
A EASF Day participant posses a question

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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

Final Checkups
EASF Staff doing final checks before launching the EASF Day in Djibouti
Comparing Notes
EASF Staff going through the final check list of EASF Day in Djibouti
The Venue
The Hall reserved for hosting the EASF Day in Djibouti
Organizing
Some of the organizers doing the final checks
Final Touches
Clearing pending matters before the start of the EASF Day
EASF Day Attire
Getting ready to distribute EASF Day materials
Deciding on Distribution
EASF staff prepares to distribute materials
Preparations
Participants putting on EASF T-Shirts with security checks in background
Participants
EASF Day participants entering the venue
Participants
EASF Day participants going through strict security checks
Security
EASF Day participants going through security checks
EASF Staff
Final preparations
EASF Staff
Staff doing final preparations
Participants
EASF Day participants receiving materials
Director's Briefing
The EASF Director, Ambassador Issimail Chanfi, briefs the participants on EASF
Director's Briefing
Head of Political, the Director and Djibouti's Senior Defence Officer
Minister
Minister for Defence of the Republic of Djibouti, General Zakaria Cheick Ibrahim
EASF Staff
EASF Staff introduces participants to EASF day
Ambassadors
Some international representatives during the EASF Day
Participants
EASF Day participants
Participants
Djibouti nationals taking part in EASF Day
Students
Among the participants included university students
Attendance
The EASF Day Djibouti, the first one ever, was well attended
Keen Interest
Participants followed the proceedings with great interest
Break
Participants take a snacks' break
Refreshments
Participants reflecting on progress made over refreshments
Social Moment
Participants discuss issues over refreshments
Director's Briefing
Head of Political, the Director and Djibouti's Senior Defence Officer
University Students
University Students keenly following up on briefings
University Students
University Students showed massive interest in EASF matters
US Forces
A technical expert following the EASF Day briefings
Participants
EASF Day participants
EASF Staff
EASF Staff further briefs participants on EASF day
Bridging the Gap
EASF Day participants take notes of the day's briefings

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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

Kick Off
The Military band leads the EASF Day Peace-Walk
Banner
The EASF Day banner says what it is all about
Staff
EASF Staff during the Peace-Walk
Participants
Participants carrying the banner through Processional Way, Nairobi
Peace-Walk
The Peace-Walk proceeds
Staff
EASF Staff during the Peace-Walk
Management
The Director of EASF (middle), flanked by some members of EASF Management
Cabinet Secretary
Kenya's Cabinet Secretary for Defence arrives at the venue
Quick Review
The Director quickly reviews his briefing
Participants
Participants from many professional backgrounds attended the event
Cabinet Secretary
Kenya's Cabinet Secretary for Defence delivers her speech
EASF Day
Some members of EASF's Management and other guests
EASF Management
The EASF Joint Chief of Staff addresses the participants
Guests
Guests listen attentively to the day's briefings
Guests
Among the guests were also EASF Members of staff
Guests
Some of EASF's Technical Advisors also attended the event
Students
University students were keen on understanding what EASF does
Students
Students pondering over points discussed
Professor
Professor Munene of the University of Nairobi briefs the audience
Ambassador Kiplagat
Amb. Bethuel Kiplagat, Chairman of Truth, Justice & Reconciliation Commission addresses the participants
Head of Political
The EASF Head of Political Department briefs the gathering
Participants
Participants following the proceeding with great interest
Ambassador Kiplagat
Ambassador Kiplagat leaves the venue
EASF Staff
EASF members of staff take a break during the successful EASF Day
EASF Day
EASF Day's banner; Peace in Eastern Africa is the message
EASF Flag
The Director carries the EASF flag during the event