As of March 2014, EASF is composed of ten member states: Burundi, Comoros, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Seychelles, Somalia, Sudan and Uganda. Since April 2013, the Republic of South Sudan has the status of an observer and, according to EASF, is expected to become a full member shortly.
Troop contributions from the EASF's member nations is slated for August of the year.
Somalia forces are currently serving as part of peacekeeping force in South Sudan.
