Mozambique Relies On Rwanda's Troops to Fight Terrorism - What Happens If They Leave?

Rwanda has threatened to withdraw its troops from Mozambique's Cabo Delgado province, potentially leading to a significant shift in the country's security landscape. This threat follows a warning from the European Union about stopping funding for the Rwandan Defence Forces' mission in May 2026. The Rwandan military deployment began in July 2021 at the request of the Mozambican government in response to escalating violence from Islamist insurgents in the region.