The European Union plans to cut off supplies to the Rwandan troops stationed in Mozambique, potentially affecting the security of liquefied natural gas in Africa.

According to informed sources, the European Union's financial support for the Rwandan army assisting Mozambique in combating Islamic State-related insurgent activities is set to expire in May, with no extension plan currently in place. The EU approved 20 million in funding in 2024 to support Rwandan defense forces operating in the gas-rich Cabo Delgado province of Mozambique, which is the same amount of aid agreed upon approximately two years ago. The European Council stated that this funding provided through the "European Peace Facility" is intended to cover personal equipment and logistical expenses. Last week, the U.S. Treasury Department imposed sanctions on the Rwandan defense forces, accusing them of supporting, training, and fighting alongside the rebel group "March 23 Movement" in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. It is currently unclear what impact this will have on the thousands of Rwandan soldiers deployed in Mozambique who are assisting in ensuring security in the region where the $20 billion liquefied natural gas export project led by TotalEnergies is located.