Rwanda's Mozambique Mission at Risk Over Funding

0:00It's March 14, and here's what's happening across the world right now. Rwanda is warning it might pull its troops out of Mozambique's Kabul-Delgado province if funding for the mission runs dry. The Rwandan forces have been there since 2021, and Mozambique's request, to fight back against the violent insurgency linked to extremists. The deployment has brought some stability to areas hit hard by attacks, especially around key energy sites. Earlier this week, reports surfaced that European Union support, which helps pay for the operation, is set to end in May with no extension planned. Rwandan officials say the mission needs steady and reliable money to continue. Without it, they feel the effort isn't valued enough, and commanders could decide to bring the soldiers home. The insurgency started back in 2017 in this gas rich region, halting a massive $20 billion liquefied natural gas project by total energies. Once this year, the company and Mozambique agreed to restart construction. Security has gotten better, thanks in part to the Rwandans guarding the site, but the militants

1:03are still active, keeping things tense. Mozambique hasn't commented yet on the funding worries. The Daily News Now is grateful to our sponsor for today's episode. Do not just fall asleep, drift into what you are listening to, S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com