Analysis - The attack prompted nations and security companies to help fight one of Africa's most rapidly evolving terrorist hotspots.
private military companies have helped restore stability, mainly around gas exploration and liquefaction projects.
, one of several companies collecting intelligence and providing security to TotalEnergies. True North flew the drones without informing Rwanda's forces, who shot them down. The resulting crisis required Mozambique government intervention.Rwandan forces prefer to act unilaterally rather than coordinate with Mozambique's military and police. Mozambique complains that Rwanda doesn't share intelligence and operational information, often taking unilateral decisions.
Rwandan forces use Mozambique Air Force helicopters flown by Mozambican pilots in their counter-terrorism operations. But according to a Mozambique defence force source, 'only when [the] pilots are in the air, are they informed about the mission.' This atypical approach reflects the lack of trust among forces on the ground. Mozambican troops are long suspected of leaking operational information.
Mistrust, poor coordination and even competition undermine the joint effort and benefit the insurgents
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