Rwanda Warns It May Withdraw Troops Securing Mozambique LNG Area.

The article focuses on Rwanda’s potential withdrawal of its troops from northern Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado region, where they have been combating an Islamic State-linked insurgency since 2021. The Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) faces challenges including the expiration of European Union funding in May 2024 and recent U.S. sanctions related to Rwanda’s involvement in the Democratic Republic of Congo conflict. The RDF’s presence has been crucial for securing $50 billion in natural gas projects by companies like TotalEnergies SE and Exxon Mobil Corp., which are vital to Mozambique’s economy and global LNG supply. Mozambique’s President Daniel Chapo is currently in Brussels, with uncertain prospects for renewed EU support amid the country’s fiscal crisis. Rwanda’s government has indicated that continued support depends on appreciation and fair treatment of its forces. [Extracted from the article]