The authorities are legalizing the existence of local militias to fight a jihadist insurgency in the northeast of the country. For 5 years, the province of Cabo Delgado has been plagued by a jihadist guerrilla, which calls itself locally "the Shebabs" Despite the help of regional troops, the conflict is bogged down.
This is a further admission that the regular troops on the ground are unable to curb the Islamist insurgency, says a researcher. It is better to have a better equipped and better trained army, especially for respect for human rights.