Recent reports say the efforts of the SADC, the Mozambican government, and Rwandan soldiers stationed in Cabo Delgado province are beginning to reduce the threat. Nuvunga says both the international private sector and the government need to adopt policies of economic development that spread the wealth among local communities. If the root causes are not treated...if these fighters...feel that their backs are against the wall, they will turn into extremists. Close Sign up for free AllAfrica Newsletters Get the latest in African news delivered straight to your inbox Top Headlines Mozambique International Organisations Arms and Armies By submitting above, you agree to our privacy policy. "My fear about Cabo Delgado is that when we start talking about amnesty, we seem to forget that this conflict is more than just about the government and the militants.

Source: The North Africa Journal November 18, 2021 11:50 UTC