Kigali, Rwanda - 14 th March 2026 , Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and international cooperation, Amb Olivier Nduhungirehe has issued a firm ultimatum regarding the country’s military presence in Mozambique, stating that a withdrawal is a certainty if sustainable funding is not secured and international criticism persists. Responding to Reuters report on X (former Twitter) that Rwanda could pull its forces, Nduhungirehe clarified the government's stance via X, emphasizing that the mission in Cabo Delgado is at a breaking point. He argued that the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) has invested

Kigali, Rwanda - 14th March 2026

, Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and international cooperation, Amb Olivier Nduhungirehe has issued a firm ultimatum regarding the country’s military presence in Mozambique, stating that a withdrawal is a certainty if sustainable funding is not secured and international criticism persists. Responding to Reuters report on X (former Twitter) that Rwanda could pull its forces, Nduhungirehe clarified the government's stance via X, emphasizing that the mission in Cabo Delgado is at a breaking point. He argued that the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) has invested hundreds of millions of dollars and suffered significant human loss to stabilize the region, efforts that he believes are currently being undermined by the international community.

Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and international cooperation, Amb. Olivier J.P Nduhungirehe

The Minister highlighted the achievements of the RDF in the gas rich northern province, including the return of internally displaced persons (IDPs) to their homes, the reopening of schools and local businesses and the resumption of multi-billion dollar Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) projects. Despite these successes, Nduhungirehe expressed deep frustration with the constant questioning, vilification, and sanctions from the very nations that benefit from the stability Rwanda has provided. He noted that without predictable external funding and a shift in diplomatic treatment, the Rwandan government is fully prepared to end its counter terrorism operations. The statement marks a significant hardening of Rwanda's diplomatic tone. It places the future of Cabo Delgado’s security and the massive energy investments within it squarely in the hands of international partners, who must now decide whether to meet Rwanda's demands for financial support and appreciation or face a security vacuum in the region.

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