EASF Concludes Course on Children and Armed Conflict Course
The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) has successfully concluded a Children and Armed Conflict Course aimed at enhancing member states' capabilities to address the urgent issue of children affected by armed conflict. The course, which took place from October 14 to October 25, 2024, attracted military, police, and civilian participants from ten EASF member states. Held at the United Nations Regional Service Centre in Entebbe, the course focused on deepening participants' understanding of conflict dynamics and their impact on children, while fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing among attendees.
Youth for Peace Seminar Kicks Off in Mogadishu, Somalia
The Youth for Peace Seminar, focusing on peace and environmental conservation, began on October 28, 2024, and will run for three days in the Somali capital. This event brings together 60 youth participants from Eastern African Standby Force (EASF) member states and the host nation, Somalia. In his opening remarks, Abdullahi Jamal Mohamed, the Director General of Youth and Sports of Somalia, welcomed participants and emphasized the vital role of youth in fostering peace and stability in the region.
EASF Expert Working Group Meeting Concluded in Nairobi
The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) Expert Working Group Meeting (EWGM) concluded at the EASF Secretariat in Karen, Nairobi, on October 24, 2024. The meeting, which commenced on October 22, focused on several key agenda items.
EASF Air, Land, and Maritime Movement Planning Course Launched in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
The Air, Land, and Maritime Movement Planning Course commenced on Monday, October 21, 2024, at the Logistics Base Training Centre. Funded by the African Peace and Security Architecture (APSA), the course is a collaborative effort between APSA and the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF). The two-week program was officially inaugurated by Colonel Getu Taye, Director of the International Peace Support Training Institute at the Ethiopian Ministry of Defense. In his opening remarks, Col. Taye emphasized the critical importance of movement capability for commanders, noting that it is an essential aspect of their command responsibilities.