Enhancing Peace and Security in the Eastern Africa Region

The Meeting of the Eastern Africa Chiefs of Defence Forces Kicks Off at the Emara Ole-Sereni Nairobi

The Eastern Africa Standby Force launched the meeting of the Eastern Africa Chiefs of Defence Staff (EACDS) on 25 January 2024 at the Emara Ole-Sereni Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya.

Read more...

EASF Launches the 32nd Ordinary Policy Organs Meeting

The Eastern Africa Standby Force launched its 32nd Policy Organs Meetings (POM) on 22nd January 2024 at the Emara Ole-Sereni Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya.

Read more...

African Union and EASF Issues Joint Statement on Elections in Comoros

EOM_Comoros_FinEASF has successfully concluded its Election Observer Mission (EOM) in the Union of Comoros with some important recommendations.

Read more...

EASF Election Observer Mission to Comoros

EOM_ComorosThe EASF announces the arrival of its Election Observer Mission (EOM) in the Union of Comoros, The EASF advance team met with the AU Head of Mission at the Golden Tulip Hotel on January 11, 2024.

Read more...

EASF and ECOWAS, Joining Hands on Civil Society Matters

The opening ceremony of the Civil Society meeting currently taking place at the New Stanley Hotel in Nairobi brings together diverse and rich representations from civil society organizations, Regional Economic Mechanisms, Regional Mechanisms and other stakeholders working in areas of governance and democracy.

Read more...

Verification of Pledged Forces in Union of Comoros

Force Verification in ComorosThe Eastern Africa Standby Force rolled out a verification exercise of Pledged Forces in Union of Comoros on 25th September, 2023.

The verification team, led by the EASF Force Commander, the Joint Chief of Staff and other EASF officials. The Director of EASF, Brig (Rtd) Paul Kahuria Njema is also part of the team conducting the verification which is aimed at strengthening Comoro’s support to the organization and its commitment to the promotion of peace in the region. The Union of Comoros has pledged a multidimensional force comprising the military, police and civilians for EASF peace support missions.

Safeguarding the rights of children

Child ProtectionThe AU considers the rights, protection and welfare of children integral to its overall agenda for sustainable peace and security in Africa. To ensure the realization of the rights, protection and welfare of girls and boys, the AU has put in place; laws, policies, mechanisms and tools that if properly implemented will make Africa fit for its children. Conflict impacts on children differently and disproportionately which calls for deliberate measures to ensure that child protection is integrated into all African Union (AU) Peace Support Operations’ (PSOs) mandates, policies and programs.

Read more...

EASF High-Level Meeting Forging New Partnerships

Friends_of_EasfThe EASF high-level Meeting was held on Wednesday, September 2023 at the Holiday Inn Hotel, in Nairobi. Ambassadors from various countries, Diplomatic Corps and Representative of different International Organizations attended the Meeting.

Read more...

EASF at the consultative meeting of the Peace and Security Council

PSC_BurundiThe third consultative meeting of the Peace and Security Council and Regional Economic Communities and Regional Mechanisms was held in Bujumbura, Burundi. The EASF Director Brig (Rtd) Paul Kahuria Njema also attended the meeting, which was aimed at providing a platform for member states to engage in dialogue and collaboration on matters related to peace and security in the region.

Read more...

EASF Participates in CE-WARN Book Launch

CEWARN Book LaunchThe EASF Director, Brig (Rtd) Paul Kahuria Njema led an EASF delegation to participate in launching CEWARN’s latest book titled, 'Conflict Prevention in the Horn- CEWARN’s Journey'.

Read more...

Promoting Civil Society Engagement in Peace and Security

CSO_Rwanda_2023Members of various youth Civil Society Organizations (CSO) and Rwanda National Youth Council are attending a sharing of experience workshop as part of the EASF’s programme involving Non-State actors in peace processes. Dr. Utumatwishima Jean Nepo Abdallah, the Minister of Youth officially opened the Workshop at the La Palisse Hotel in Rwanda.

Read more...

Subcategories

Sunday the 24th. Developed & Powered by EASF