EU boosts support to southern African military mission in Mozambique

8th September 2022 By: Reuters

The European Union (EU) said on Thursday it would provide additional support to an African military mission in Mozambique, as Islamist attacks threaten gas projects meant to reduce the EU's reliance on Russian energy.

Confirming a Reuters report in August, EU governments have agreed to provide €15-million in support of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) mission to Mozambique (SAMIM), which is fighting an Islamist insurgency in the north of the country, close to rich gas fields.

The funds come in addition to €1.9-million already provided by the EU to SAMIM. The bloc has also already made available €89-million to support the Mozambican armed forces.