A Multidimensional Analysis on African Security Cooperation on the Crisis in Mozambique, Cabo Delgado: Focusing on Rwanda, Southern African Development Community(SADC), and African Union(AU)

This study attempts a multidimensional analysis of security cooperation within Africa to address the terrorism crisis in the Cabo Delgado region of northern Mozambique. Since 2017, the region has garnered international attention due to the growing activities of armed Islamic terrorist groups, leading to disruptions in natural gas development. The research focuses on the security cooperation cases of Rwanda, the Southern African Development Community(SADC), and the African Union(AU), comparing and analyzing the characteristics and outcomes of their different approaches. The findings indicate that each actor adopted distinct strategies based on historical, political, and economic interests, with these strategic differences impacting the effectiveness of their security cooperation. Notably, Rwanda achieved significant success through rapid and robust military intervention, while SADC and AU exhibited relatively limited outcomes due to the complexities inherent in multilateral cooperation. This study underscores the complexity and significance of security cooperation within Africa and offers insights that could contribute to the exploration of autonomous solutions for African issues.