Mozambique is the fifth African country most affected by the actions of Islamic State, in a group that also includes Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Cameroon and Mali. Publications indicate that in these countries the terrorist groups act through various divisions.
Terrorism has caused instability and setbacks in the economic development of Cabo Delgado province, in the north of the country, greatly affecting the implementation of liquefied natural gas (LNG) exploration and production projects.
In this regard, the Kenyan High Commissioner to Mozambique, Philip Githiora, proposed the definition of a national strategy to help combat terrorism and violent extremism, advocating more unity between administrative bodies and cooperation partners.
‘We need to invest in an effective national strategy, encourage the involvement of all municipalities and strengthen international cooperation with a view to its sustainability,’ said the diplomat during a lecture at the Tenente-General Armando Emílio Guebuza Higher Institute for Defence Studies on the subject of “Kenya’s Experience in Combating Terrorism”.
At the meeting, which took place in the city of Matola, Maputo province, Githiora emphasised that Kenya’s experience can be applied in Mozambique, since the two countries share some similarities in the geopolitical and social context.
The event was held as part of the celebrations for the 60th anniversary of the outbreak of the Armed Struggle for the Liberation of Mozambique, the central ceremony of which will take place on 25 September.
