EASF Hosts Regional Workshop on Preventing Recruitment of Child Soldiers in Addis Ababa

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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.

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EASF Launches Regional Cybersecurity, Cyber Terrorism Workshop in Kampala

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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.

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EASF Recognized by African Union as 2nd Best Performing REC/REM for 2025

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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. 

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EASF Inducts Second Cohort of the Panel of Elders in Naivasha, Kenya

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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.

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EU Delegation Visits EASF Headquarters and Logistics Base

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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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EASF Bids Farewell to Outgoing Staff and Welcomes New Members

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Nairobi, Kenya – Thursday, 30 October 2025 – The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) held a formal handover and farewell ceremony at its Secretariat in Nairobi to honor outgoing staff members and welcome new officers, in line with the EASF Rotation Matrix 2025–2029. The event was presided over by Brigadier (Rtd) Paul Kahuria Njema, the Director of EASF.

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EASF Presents Anniversary Book to Key AU Officials at High-Level Forum in Abuja

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Abuja, Nigeria — November 9, 2025—The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) marked a significant milestone in its advocacy and partnership efforts with the formal presentation of the EASF Anniversary Book to senior officials of the African Union Commission (AUC).

The presentation took place during the Second High-Level Biennial Lessons Learned Forum on Peace Support Operations and the African Standby Forces, held from 8–9 November 2025 in Abuja, Nigeria.

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Regional OSINT and Conflict Analysis Training Opens in Kampala

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Kampala, Uganda – October 27, 2025 – A five-day Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) and Conflict Analysis Training has opened in Kampala, bringing together security and early warning experts from across Eastern Africa to strengthen regional capacity in conflict prevention and analysis.

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La SADC accueille une visite d'évaluation comparative de l'EASF afin de renforcer la coopération régionale en matière de paix et de sécurité

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Botswana – 23 Octobre 2025 – La Communauté de Développement de l'Afrique Australe (SADC) accueille une visite de référence de trois jours de la Force en Attente de l'Afrique Orientale (EASF) du 23 au 25 Octobre 2025 au Siège du Secrétariat de la SADC. Cette visite vise à approfondir la coopération et à partager les meilleures pratiques entre les deux organismes régionaux chargés de la paix et de la sécurité.

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La Force en Attente de l'Afrique de l'Est organise un Cours sur la Protection de l'Enfance à Mombasa

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Mombasa, Kenya – 22 Octobre 2025 : La Force d'intervention en Attente de la région Afrique Orientale (EASF) a lancé jeudi à Mombasa un cours régional sur la protection de l'enfance, visant à renforcer les capacités des forces de l'ordre et du personnel de soutien à la paix afin de protéger les droits des enfants dans les situations de conflit et d'après-conflit.

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