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The Sudanese Prime Minister, Prof. Kamil Idris, received an #EASF delegation led by Director Brig Gen Ronald Rwivanga, in the presence of Sudan’s Defence Minister, Lt Gen Hassan Dawoud Kabroun. Discussions focused on preparations for Sudan to assume the EASF rotating presidency, reaffirming regional solidarity and cooperation in peace and security. #EASF #PeaceAndSecurity #EasternAfrica

EASF Director Brig Gen Ronald Rwivanga met Sudan’s Chief of Staff, Gen Yasser Al-Atta, in Khartoum to discuss regional security and cooperation, as Sudan prepares for its upcoming EASF chairmanship. #EASF #PeaceAndSecurity #EasternAfrica

EASF Director Brig Gen Ronald Rwivanga met Sudan’s Foreign Ministry Undersecretary in Khartoum to discuss preparations for Sudan’s upcoming EASF chairmanship, reaffirming the importance of regional cooperation, dialogue, and collective efforts to advance peace and security in Eastern Africa. #EASF #PeaceAndSecurity #EasternAfrica

EASF Director Brig Gen Ronald Rwivanga met Maj Gen Abbas Mohamed Bakheet in Khartoum on 28 October 2026 to discuss Sudan’s current situation and regional security. The meeting comes as Sudan prepares to chair the upcoming EASF Summit of Heads of State, Ministers of Defense and Chiefs of Defense Staff, highlighting its engagement in regional efforts to advance peace, security and cooperation across Eastern Africa. #EASF #PeaceAndSecurity #EasternAfrica #Sudan

EASF Rostering and Coordination Officer, Dr. Nahid Musa, has underscored the importance of the rostering and verification exercise currently on its third day in Bujumbura, Burundi. The process has enabled the EASF team on ground to identify challenges participants encounter during registration and verification. #EASF #RosteringAndVerification #Burundi

EASF Director Brig Gen Ronald Rwivanga met Sudan’s Director General of Police, Inspector General Amir Abdel Moneim Fadl, in Khartoum to discuss police capacity-building, professional training, and the role of police in peace support operations. #EASF #PeaceAndSecurity #Peacekeeping

EASF Director Brig Gen Ronald Rwivanga met Sudan’s Minister of Defense, Lt Gen Hassan Dawoud Kabroun, in Khartoum on 27 October to discuss regional security, peace efforts, and cooperation to advance stability across Eastern Africa. #EASF #PeaceAndSecurity

A high-level delegation of the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF), led by Director Brig. Gen. Ronald Rwivanga, arrived in Khartoum on 27 October 2026 for an official visit. The delegation was received at Khartoum International Airport by Maj. Gen. Dr. Abu Bakr Faqiri, Director of the International Relations Department at Sudan’s Ministry of Defence. The visit aims to strengthen cooperation and advance regional peace and security. #EASF #PeaceAndSecurity

The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) Civilian Rostering, Verification and recruitment Exercise entered its second day in Bujumbura, Burundi, with participants receiving individualized assistance to address challenges encountered while accessing the civilian rostering system. Interviews were also conducted with participants interested in joining the EASF civilian roster. The interviews form part of the screening and verification process, helping assess candidate’s qualifications, experience and suitability for potential deployment in support of regional peace and security operations. #EASF #PeaceSupportOperations #Readyfordeployment

The Chairperson of Eastern African Standby Force Panel of elders Hon Bernard Makuza paid a courtesy call on the chairperson of the AU H.E Mahamoud Ali Youssouf this evening and they discussed ways of strengthening the role of panel of elders in mediation, preventive diplomacy and conflict resolution in the region.

The EASF Panel of Elders Chairperson, H.E. Bernard Makuza, accompanied by four Panel members and EASF Director Brig. Gen. Ronald Rwivanga, visited the EASF Addis Ababa structures on 26 October 2026. The delegation was briefed by the Force Commander and toured the Force HQ and Logistics Base. #EASF

EASF launched a 2-week Small Boats Operations & Coxswain Search and Rescue Course in Mombasa, Kenya, on 26 Oct 2026. Funded by @UNITAR, the training brings together participants from 8 Member States to strengthen maritime security and emergency response. #EASF

The chairperson of the Eastern African standby force Panel of elders Hon Bernard Makuza accompanied by Director of EASF Brig Gen Ronald Rwivanga held as meeting with Commissioner of Political affairs Peace and Security HE Ambassador adeoye Bankole and his team and discussed ways of strengthening collaboration with EASF panel of elders in mediation, preventive diplomacy, and conflict resolution among others. They AU PAPs team also pledged to expand the support rendered to EASF in PSO readiness and disaster response initiatives in the Eastern African region.

EASF Civilian component today is in Bujumbura, Burundi for the roster,verification and recruitment exercise. The exercise aims at strengthening the availability and readiness of civilian experts for deployment in Peace Support Operations (PSOs).

EASF and Hekima University College discussed cooperation on electoral peace and preventive diplomacy to promote peaceful transitions and regional stability across Eastern Africa. #EASF #Peacebuilding #PreventiveDiplomacy

HAPPY MASHUJAA DAY! Today, we honour the courage, sacrifice, and patriotism of Kenya’s heroes and heroines who have shaped our nation. EASF celebrates their legacy and reaffirms its commitment to peace, security, and stability across Eastern Africa. Happy Mashujaa Day, Kenya! 📷 #MashujaaDay #EASF #PeaceAndSecurity

The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) today officially opened its Logistics Map Exercise (LOG MAPEX) at Rwanda Military Academy–Gako, Rwanda, running from 19–30 October 2026. Under the theme “Project, Deploy and Sustain,” the exercise aims to strengthen logistical preparedness, interoperability and operational readiness for peace support operations, humanitarian assistance and disaster response. #EASF #LOGMAPEX #PeaceAndSecurity