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Uganda Special Envoys Hand Official Invitation to EASF Director Ahead of Regional MOOTW Conference
Nairobi, 31 August 2026 - Special Envoys from the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) paid a courtesy call on the Director of the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF), Brigadier General Ronald Rwivanga, and formally handed him an official invitation to attend the forthcoming Regional Conference of Chiefs of Defence Forces on Military Operations Other Than War (MOOTW).
Regional Cooperation and Disaster Preparedness
Moroni, Comoros, 25 August 2026 In supporting efforts to assess regional cooperation and disaster preparedness of the region, the EASF Director Brig. Gen. Ronald Rwivanga and experts on humanitarian assistance and natural disaster support(HANDS) are today participating in the `CYCLONE NOURA` simulation exercise in the union of Comoros as observers.
EASF Strengthens Cooperation with the Union Of Comoros
Moroni, Union of Comoros | 24 August 2026 – The Director of the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF), Brig. Gen. Ronald Rwivanga, has today held high-level discussions with the Minister of Interior of the Union of Comoros, H.E. Mohamed Ahamada Assoumani, during his official visit to the country.
EASF DIRECTOR PARTICIPATES IN MAWLID FESTIVAL IN THE UNION OF COMOROS.
Moroni, Union of Comoros, 25 August 2026, In a show of solidarity and respect for member states cultural and religious traditions, the Director of the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF), Brig. Gen.Ronald Rwivanga together with members of the EASF delegation participating in the CYCLON NOURA SIMULATION EXERCISE(SIMEX), participated in the Mawlid Festival in the Union of Comoros.
EASF Participates in AU Workshop to Strengthen Mental Health Support in Peace Support Operations
Accra, Ghana - The Head of the Civilian Component of the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF), Mrs. Noowe Kakono Monalisa, is participating in an African Union (AU) Validation Workshop on the Draft AU Policy on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) in Peace Support Operations (PSOs), taking place in Accra, Ghana.
EASF Management Holds Briefing Ahead of Peace Operations Leadership Interview
On 31st March 2026, the management of the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) conducted a high-level briefing session with Lieutenant General Sam Okiding, who was representing the Chairperson of the Eastern Africa Chiefs of Defence Staff.
EASF Directors Inspect Ongoing Works at Force Headquarters in Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa, 26 January 2026 - The Director of the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF), Brigadier General (Rtd) Paul Kahuria Njema, on Monday visited the EASF Force Headquarters (FHQ) compound in Addis Ababa to inspect ongoing construction and renovation works.
EASF Concludes Short-Term Election Observation Mission in Uganda
The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) Short-Term Election Observer Mission (SEOM) has concluded its work in the Republic of Uganda following the General Elections held on 15 January 2026. The Mission presented its Preliminary Statement on Saturday, 17 January 2026, in Kampala, outlining its observations and key findings.
EASF Flags Off Election Observer Mission to Uganda Ahead of 2026 polls
Nairobi, January 9, 2026 - The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) on Friday officially flagged off its Election Observer Mission (EOM) to the Republic of Uganda ahead of the country’s 2026 general elections, reaffirming its commitment to democratic governance and electoral transparency in the region.
Ongoing FPU Commanders Course at the Djibouti National Gendarmerie School
The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) has launched its ongoing Formed Police Unit (FPU) Commanders Course at the Djibouti National Gendarmerie School, running from 24 November to 5 December 2025. The training brings together 22 senior officers from EASF Member States to strengthen leadership, coordination and operational readiness for future peace support missions.
EASF Concludes Regional Workshop on Preventing Child Soldier Recruitment in Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa, 27 November 2025 - The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) Logistics Base in Addis Ababa has concluded a three-day regional workshop focused on strengthening efforts to prevent the recruitment and use of children in armed conflict. The training, organized in partnership with the Dallaire Institute for Children, Peace and Security, brought together representatives from EASF Member States and staff for intensive sessions on child protection in security operations.
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