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Spotlight | Mozambique
The geopolitics behind the renewal of the EU's military support mission

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The Mozambican head of state, Daniel Chapo, and President of the European Council António Costa, in Brussels, on 17 March 2026.
The Mozambican head of state, Daniel Chapo, and President of the European Council António Costa, in Brussels, on 17 March 2026. © Nicolas TUCAT / AFP
The Mozambican head of state, Daniel Chapo, and President of the European Council António Costa, in Brussels, on 17 March 2026.
The Mozambican head of state, Daniel Chapo, and President of the European Council António Costa, in Brussels, on 17 March 2026. © Nicolas TUCAT / AFP

For Brussels, continued support for Mozambique's state forces is essential to maintain influence with the government and head off Russian involvement. Energy interests are also a key consideration.

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