Briefing Paper

Will Foreign Intervention End Terrorism in Cabo Delgado?

Mozambique has accepted foreign assistance to deal with the terror threat in Cabo Delgado. Countries from Africa, Europe and North America are directly involved in combating the insurgency, either through military missions or training Mozambican military forces. This policy brief focuses on support provided by private military companies, Rwanda and the Southern African Development Community. It highlights the importance of transparency and the need for foreign missions to be coordinated and tailored to local needs.