By: Isaac Kwabena Boadu Date: 16th March, 2026
Rwanda’s Foreign Minister, Olivier Nduhungirehe, has announced that the country will pull out its troops from Mozambique unless sustainable funding is secured for their counter-terrorism mission. The decision stems from what Kigali perceives as unfair treatment, including sanctions, from nations benefiting from Rwanda’s intervention.
In a statement on X, Rwanda’s Foreign Minister Nduhungirehe emphasized that Rwandan troops are being “constantly questioned, vilified, criticized, blamed or sanctioned” by countries that have reaped benefits from their involvement in Mozambique. He stressed that Rwanda’s withdrawal is not a possibility, but a certainty, if funding is not secured for operations in Cabo Delgado.
This development follows recent US sanctions targeting Rwandan officials allegedly backing the M23 rebel group in eastern Congo, which has exacerbated tensions. Rwanda denies these allegations, with President Paul Kagame framing M23’s struggle as a defense of Congolese Tutsis’ rights.
The situation highlights the complexities of international intervention and the challenges of securing sustainable support for peacekeeping missions.
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