A Rwandan soldier cheering with a child in Quionga Village. The Rwandan forces have established a good rapport with the local population in Palma and Mocimboa da Praia after purging terrorists in the two Cabo Delgado districts
Since the deployment of Rwanda Security Forces in Cabo Delgado in July 2021, Rwandan forces were not only focusing on fighting the Islamic State-linked terrorists, but worked hard to stabilize the region and restore state authority.
In Palma and Mocimboa da Praia districts, Rwandan security forces and their Mozambican counterparts have enabled more than 130,000 people to return to their villages and carry on with their normal lives.
The New Times' photographer Olivier Mugwiza, who was one of journalists who visited Cabo Delgado to witness the progress of Rwanda's intervention, took different pictures that highlight the recovery of the region and the restoration of state authority. Through his lenses, the photographer chronicled the whole guided tour of the Palma and Mocimboa da Praia.
Journalists on their arrival at the Afungi Airstrip on Monday, September 26
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A Rwandan soldier cheering with a child in Quionga Village. The Rwandan forces have established a good rapport with the local population in Palma and Mocimboa da Praia after purging terrorists in the two Cabo Delgado districts
A teacher helps students during a class while learning the Portuguese . Thanks to the ongoing stabilization effort by Rwandan security forces, about 600 kids now attend classes at Escola Primária Completa de Mute, a primary school in Mute village in Palma district, in Mozambique’s northernmost Province of Cabo Delgado.
Residents who turn up to fetch water in Mute Village. People are now hopeful for a bright future. The Rwandan forces have established a good rapport with the local population in Palma and Mocimboa da Praia after purging terrorists in the two Cabo Delgado districts
Students chat at school in Mute village, one of remote areas. Thanks to the ongoing stabilization effort by Rwandan security forces, about 600 kids now attend classes at Escola Primária Completa de Mute, a primary school in Mute village in Palma district, in Mozambique’s northernmost Province of Cabo Delgado.
A landscape picture of Afungi liquefied natural gas project
Medical services were provided to hundreds of residents at the highly equipped Level 2 hospital of Rwandan forces in Afungi, Palma district of Cabo Delgado.The hospital has specialist doctors who offer much needed medical services to the people of Palma and Mocimboa da Praia.
Some students on their way to school in Mute village
People can walk freely in their residential area
A landscape picture of Afungi liquefied natural gas project
Joint Medical outreach of Rwandan and Mozambican security forces in Quionga Village
Hundreds of residents turned up for medical services
After securing the two districts, different activities have resumed including transport services. Seen here a moto taxi driver transport local residents from a remote area to Mute village in Palma
Across different streets the photographer captured different cars paralyzed by terrorists
A view of a business center in Palma Town in Cabo Delgado on September 26. After securing swathes of territory previously rendered unsafe by terrorists, Rwandan security forces and their Mozambican counterparts have enabled more than 130,000 people return to their villages and carry on with their normal lives
Some of residents chat with a Rwandan soldier in Quionga Village.People who had fled from their homes in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique, leaving them to be burnt down, returned to renovate them and continue with their lives after Rwandan security forces helped stabilize the area and restore state authority
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A convoy that facilitated journalists to do their coverage during a guided tour of Palma Town on September 26
A view of a business center in Palma Town in Cabo Delgado on September 26. After securing swathes of territory previously rendered unsafe by terrorists, Rwandan security forces and their Mozambican counterparts have enabled more than 130,000 people return to their villages and carry on with their normal lives
Rwandan security forces rescued hundreds of civilians from the hands of the terrorists and established good working relations with the Southern African Development Community (SADC) mission in Mozambique (SAMIM) and the host nation.
A view of a business center in Palma Town in Cabo Delgado on September 26. After securing swathes of territory previously rendered unsafe by terrorists, Rwandan security forces and their Mozambican counterparts have enabled more than 130,000 people return to their villages and carry on with their normal lives
Rwandan Security Forces' team and residents' team before a friendly match
On the sea shore ,where local fishermen resumed fishing activities
One of many vehicles burnt by terrorists, seen here nearby the road to Olumbi village
A mother holds her baby as a Rwandan security forces' medical team doctor examines the ill child in Olumbi village, in Palma district, Cabo Delgado, on Wednesday, September 28
Residents draw water after returning in their home
As businesses resumed in the area, the photographer also covered a friendly football match Rwanda security forces and local residents.
Two children greet Rwanda security forces .The Rwandan forces have established a good rapport with the local population in Palma and Mocimboa da Praia.
Fishing activities in the area that had come to a halt due to the fear spread by the Islamic State-linked terrorist group, have so far resumed. Captured here, a fish collection site at Afungi Peninsula, in Palma district
Rwanda's intervention in Cabo Delgado has enabled internally displaced persons to return to their homes, schools and markets to reopen, and key infrastructure to be restored.
Supporters of the Rwanda Security forces' football team celebrate a victory during a friendly game with local residents
The Rwandan forces have established a good rapport with the local population in Palma and Mocimboa da Praia
A view of Afungi Airstrip on Monday, September 26
Football fans watch a friendly football match between Rwanda security forces and local residents.
A line of seven small fishing vessels lingered, far below, closer to the shore in Afungi village.
Fishing activities in the area that had come to a halt due to the fear spread by the Islamic State-linked terrorist group, have so far resumed. Captured here, a fish collection site at Afungi Peninsula, in Palma district
Rwanda Security Forces on duty in Cabo Delgado
Residents who turn up for medical services in Quionga Village, seen here greet one of soldiers
Medics treat a patient in Olumbi, a remote village that is located at 50 kilometers from Rwanda Security Forces base camp in Afungi, Palma district.
Rwanda's intervention in Cabo Delgado has enabled internally displaced persons to return to their homes, schools and markets to reopen, and key infrastructure to be restored.