The government of Rwanda is deploying more troops to Mozambique to help fight the terrorists who have been wreaking havoc in the country. This is in addition to the already existing support that Rwanda has been providing to Mozambique. The aim is to help Mozambique regain control of the areas that have been taken over by the terrorists. Rwanda is also working closely with other countries in the region to ensure that the terrorists are brought to justice.
President Paul Kagame recently announced that Rwanda has deployed additional troops to Mozambique’s northern province of Cabo Delgado. This is in response to the terrorist threats that have been present in the area since July 2021.
Kagame stated that both Rwandan and Mozambican security institutions have been working together to combat this threat. The additional troops will help to further secure the area and protect both Mozambican and Rwandan citizens.
Since 2017, the Islamic State-linked insurgents have wreaked havoc in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique. At the request of the Mozambican government, Rwanda deployed 1,000 military and police officers to the area to help quell the unrest. The officers have been successful in quelling the violence and restoring peace to the region.
President Paul Kagame said on Wednesday that more than 2,500 Rwandan troops have been deployed to the Cabo Delgado province of Mozambique, where they are working to quell an insurgency by Islamic militants.
In a speech at the swearing-in ceremony of newly appointed ministers, Kagame said that the Rwandan troops have made significant progress in Cabo Delgado and that the country will continue to support Mozambique in its fight against terrorism.
Kagame said that another contingent arrived in Mozambique early this week. The new arrivals bring the total number of Rwandan troops in the country to nearly 2,000.
Kagame, said that the initial operation against terrorists in the region had been successful. He also announced that Rwanda and Mozambique have agreed to the terrorists in their new location. This is a joint effort in order to maintain safety and security in the region.
The coastal Cabo Delgado region of Mozambique has been plagued by terrorist attacks that have killed over 4,000 civilians and displaced tens of thousands. These attacks began in 2017 and have continued despite the best efforts of the Mozambican and Rwandan militaries to defeat the terrorist group responsible. The region is also home to significant natural gas reserves, making it a key target for the terrorist group.
“Since our troops arrived in Mozambique, many problems have been solved in collaboration with the Mozambicans. In the areas we operate in, the problem has been solved completely. However, because the terrorists have fled to other areas of Mozambique, we have not been able to reach all regions”.
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) also deployed troops to Cabo Delgado in an attempt to quell the ongoing insurgency. However, the SADC’s efforts have been largely unsuccessful, and the insurgency continues to grow in strength.
The SADC has been criticised for its lack of planning and coordination, and it is clear that more needs to be done in order to effectively address the situation.
In an interview with the Who Owns Africa, Rwandan President Paul Kagame stated that the terrorists involved in the recent attacks in Mozambique had fled to other areas, beyond the scope of Rwandan operations. He added that Rwanda had agreed with the Mozambican government to pursue the terrorists where they are now, and that this was the course of action that Rwandan forces would be taking.
Rwanda foots the bill
President Kagame said in an interview with Who Owns Africa that all the operations of the Rwandan troops in Cabo Delgado are entirely sponsored by Rwanda’s budget. He went on to say that they have been increasing the troops since their arrival and that not a single country or organisation has given them even a single coin to use in those operations. It is clear that the Rwanda government is committed to this cause and is using its own resources to finance the mission.
:The few resources that we have, we share with others. Some people have said that they will support us and we are waiting to see if they follow through on their promises. If they help us, we will appreciate it. We understand that things happen and sometimes help can’t come as quickly as we would like, but we are grateful for any and all assistance”.
In a recent speech, President Kagame sought to clarify Rwanda’s position on foreign aid, noting that the country has already sacrificed a great deal for the benefit of its people and its neighbours.
He stressed that Rwanda is not expecting or hoping for handouts from other nations, but is instead simply seeking to contribute its own resources and expertise to the shared goal of international development. This commitment is borne out by the fact that Rwanda has already sacrificed a great deal for the sake of its people and its neighbours, and will continue to do so in the future.