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Rwanda, Mozambique extend defence pact to fight terror

Troops in Mozambique.

Rwanda's President Paul Kagame (left) and Mozambique's President Filipe Nyusi (second left) inspect troops in Mozambique on September 24, 2021. PHOTO | COURTESY | MOZAMBIQUE PRESIDENCY

By  Johnson Kanamugire

Nation Media Group

Rwanda and Mozambique have signed an agreement expanding the cooperation of the two countries’ security forces paving the way for extension of the stay of Rwandan troops in the Cabo Delgado Province.

Rwandan troops were deployed in Mozambique six months ago to fight insurgents.

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