Rwanda’s Kagame on War with IS-Linked Rebels in Mozambique
Rwandan President Paul Kagame has declared that the war with Islamic State-linked rebels in Mozambique is almost over. Kagame made the announcement during a speech at the African Union Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Background of the Conflict
The conflict in Mozambique began in 2017 when a group of militants, known as Al-Shabaab, began attacking villages in the northern Cabo Delgado province. The group is believed to have links to the Islamic State and has been responsible for a number of attacks on civilians, including beheadings and kidnappings.
The conflict has been ongoing for several years and has resulted in the displacement of thousands of people. The violence has also had a devastating impact on the local economy, with many businesses being forced to close due to the insecurity.
Kagame’s Statement
In his speech, Kagame said that the war with the Islamic State-linked rebels in Mozambique was “80 percent addressed”. He also noted that the African Union had been working with the Mozambican government to address the conflict.
Kagame also praised the efforts of the Mozambican government in tackling the insurgency. He said that the government had been “very effective” in responding to the violence and had managed to restore peace and stability in the region.
International Support
Kagame’s statement was echoed by other African leaders at the summit. The leaders expressed their support for the Mozambican government and its efforts to tackle the insurgency.
The African Union also announced that it would be providing additional support to Mozambique in the form of military and financial assistance. The assistance is intended to help the government in its efforts to restore peace and stability in the region.
Outlook
Kagame’s statement is a sign of optimism for the future of Mozambique. The country has been struggling to contain the insurgency for several years and the international community has been providing support.
The African Union’s assistance is likely to be a major boost to the Mozambican government’s efforts to restore peace and stability in the region. It is also likely to help the country’s economy, which has been severely affected by the conflict.
The conflict in Mozambique is far from over, but Kagame’s statement is a sign of hope that the situation is improving. With the support of the international community, the Mozambican government is likely to be able to restore peace and stability in the region.