SADC Mission in Mozambique

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Southern African Development Community (SADC) Mission in Mozambique
LeadersProf. Mpho Molomo (Mission Head);[1] Maj Gen. Xolani Mankayi (Force Commander).[2]
Dates of operationJuly 15, 2021 – present[1]
(2 years, 9 months, 1 week and 2 days)
Country SADC
HeadquartersPemba, Mozambique
Active regionsNorthern Mozambique
SizeBrigade
AlliesMozambique Mozambique
Rwanda Rwanda
OpponentsAl-Shabaab mercenaries[3]

ISIL

  • Central Africa Province[4]
Battles and warsInsurgency in Cabo Delgado

The Southern African Development Community Mission in Mozambique (SAMIM) is an active regional peacekeeping mission operated by the Southern African Development Community in Northern Mozambique's Cabo Delgado Province.[5]

Map of the Operational Area

Background

Further information: Insurgency in Cabo Delgado

Authorisation

SAMIM was deployed on 15 July 2021 following its approval by the Extraordinary SADC Summit of Heads of State and Government held in Maputo, Republic of Mozambique on 23 June 2021.[1] On 2 January 2022, at a summit of SADC Summit of Heads of State Malawi's capital Lilongwe, agreement was given to extend the troop deployment in Mozambique to help the government fight an Islamic State-linked insurgency.[6]

Leadership and command

Head of Mission

No. Name Nationality From To Note
1 Prof. Mpho Molomo  Botswana 15 July 2021 Incumbent

Force Commanders

No. Name Nationality From To Note
1 Maj. Gen. Xolani Mankayi  South Africa 15 July 2021 Incumbent

Deputy Force Commanders

No. Name Nationality From To Note
1 Brigadier Dumisani Ndzinge[7]  Botswana 15 July 2021 8 February 2022
2 Brigadier Simon Barwabatsile  Botswana 8 February 2022 Incumbent

Force organization

Force structure

SADC Flag

The envisioned deployment was around an infantry brigade sized force with maritime and air elements attached.
Ground forces

  • 1x Brigade Headquarters
  • 3x Light infantry Battalions.
  • 2x
    Special Forces
    Squadrons.
  • 1x Engineer Squadron.
  • 1x Signal Squadron.

Logistics

  • 1x Level II field hospital.
  • 1x Field recovery unit
  • 1x Field workshop unit
  • 1x Field mobile stores unit

Maritime

  • 2x
    Patrol Boats
  • 1x Submarine
  • 1x Maritime Patrol Aircraft

Air

  • 2x
    UAV
    's
  • 6x Helicopters
  • 4x Transport Aircraft

Contingents

The following contingents have been deployed so far:

Botswana soldiers board a Botswana Defence Force plane to Mozambique, July 2021

Angola contingent

Angolan Armed Forces deployed 20 personnel and an Ilyushin Il-76 transport aircraft to the mission.[8][9]

South Africa contingent

South African National Defence Force has an approved force strength of 1495 personnel.[8] Deployed elements include personnel and assets from the South African Air Force South African Navy, South African Army,South African Military Health Service & South African Special Forces

Botswana contingent

Botswana Defence Force Deployed 296 personnel to the mission in July 2021.[10]

Lesotho contingent

Lesotho Defence Force has deployed 125 personnel to the mission.[11] The contingent was airlifted by an Angolan Air Force Ilyushin Il-76 transport to the mission.[12]

Tanzania contingent

Tanzania People's Defence Force was reported to be deploying 274 troops to the mission.[13][14]

Namibia Contingent

Namibian Defence Force deployed a contingent of 8 Officers in March 2022.[15]

Deployment

An advance element of the South African Special Forces deployed to Pemba via South African Air Force C-130 Aircraft, the main body and equipment were deployed by road. Botswana Defence Force Commandos also deployed via Botswana Defence Force C-130 to Pemba, the main body of equipment deployed by road to Northern Mozambique. Lesotho Defence Force personnel and equipment were airlifted to Northern Mozambique by Angolan transport aircraft.[16]

Operations

The SADC states also began with their offensive in August 2021, with

C-27 cargo plane to Pemba, Mozambique.[25] South Africa was reported to be deploying an entire battle group as part of its rotation, replacing largely its Special Forces Contingent[26]

Casualties

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c "Southern African Development Community :: SADC MISSION IN MOZAMBIQUE (SAMIM) IN BRIEF". www.sadc.int. Archived from the original on 19 January 2022. Retrieved 7 January 2022.
  2. ^ "Southern African Development Community :: SADC Executive Secretary, H.E. Elias M. Magosi visits SADC Mission in Mozambique". www.sadc.int. Archived from the original on 8 January 2022. Retrieved 7 January 2022.
  3. ^ "Mozambique: Former Policemen Train Islamist Group". Agencia de Informacao de Mocambique (Maputo). 30 April 2018. Archived from the original on 12 June 2018. Retrieved 23 February 2023.
  4. ^ Weiss, Caleb (4 June 2019). "Islamic State claims first attack in Mozambique". Long War Journal. Retrieved 23 February 2023.
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  6. ^ "Southern African bloc extends Mozambique troop deployment". Reuters. 12 January 2022. Retrieved 23 February 2023.
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  8. ^ a b Chutel, Lynsey (28 July 2021). "SA to send 1 495 troops to Mozambique". News24. Retrieved 23 February 2023.
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  10. ^ "South African military deploys troops to Pemba, northern Mozambique". Africanews. 5 August 2021. Retrieved 23 February 2023.
  11. ^ "LDF CONTINGENT ADVANCED TEAM LEAVES FOR MOZAMBIQUE". 12 August 2021. Retrieved 23 February 2023 – via LENA.
  12. ^ Martin, Guy (10 August 2021). "SADC Mozambique force bolstered by Lesotho as Rwandans retake key port". DefenceWeb. Retrieved 23 February 2023.
  13. ^ Römer-Heitman, Helmoed; Binnie, Jeremy (12 August 2021). "SADC mission in Mozambique launched". Janes.com. Retrieved 23 February 2023.
  14. ^ Fabricius, Peter (11 January 2022). "CABO DELGADO INSURGENCY: 'Wars can't be fought on the cheap': Experts and special forces call for more infantry and equipment in Mozambique". Daily Maverick. Retrieved 23 February 2023.
  15. ^ "Send-off ceremony of the Namibia's contingent to the Republic of Mozambique". The Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs. 17 March 2022. Retrieved 23 February 2023 – via www.facebook.com.
  16. ^ Mohau, Nkoateleng. "Ldf Contingent Advanced Team Leaves For Mozambique – Government Of Lesotho". Gov.ls. Retrieved 13 April 2022.
  17. ^ a b "Cabo Ligado Weekly: 30 August-5 September". Cabo Ligado (ACLED, Zitamar News, Mediafax). 7 September 2021. Retrieved 13 September 2021.
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  19. ^ "Cabo Ligado Weekly: 6–12 September". Cabo Ligado (ACLED, Zitamar News, Mediafax). 14 September 2021. Retrieved 5 October 2021.
  20. ^ a b "Cabo Ligado Weekly: 13–19 September". Cabo Ligado (ACLED, Zitamar News, Mediafax). 21 September 2021. Retrieved 5 October 2021.
  21. ^ a b "Cabo Ligado Weekly: 20–26 September". Cabo Ligado (ACLED, Zitamar News, Mediafax). 28 September 2021. Retrieved 5 October 2021.
  22. ^ "Cabo Ligado Weekly: 20–26 September". CaboLigado.com.
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  24. ^ "Cabo Ligado Weekly: 31 January-6 February 2022". Cabo Ligado.
  25. ^ "Cabo Ligado Weekly: 7-13 February 2022". Cabo Ligado.
  26. ^ Gibson, Erika. "SANDF deploys Combat Team Alpha to fight Mozambique insurgents". News24.
  27. ^ "Botswana soldier dies in Mozambique accident - Official". apanews.net.
  28. ^ "Botswana soldier dead in Mozambique accident". 5 August 2021.
  29. ^ "Mozambique: SADC military mission pledges to 'neutralise cruelty of terrorism'". Mozambique.
  30. ^ "Tanzanian soldier killed as SADC forces overrun another insurgent base". 28 September 2021.
  31. ^ "Lesotho soldier is latest SAMIM fatality". 6 December 2021.
  32. ^ "The remains of the late Private Moalosi Jacob Khoaele of the Lesotho Defence force who passed on while on duty in Mozambique have arrived at the Mejametalana Airbase". PC FM. 30 November 2021.
  33. ^ "Military Ombud sends condolences to family of Corporal Tebogo Edwin Radebe | South African Government". www.gov.za.
  34. ^ Sefularo, Masechaba. "SANDF: We are proud Corporal Tebogo Radebe died while serving his country". ewn.co.za.
  35. ^ "Another BDF soldier dies in Mozambique". Mmegi Online. 10 February 2022.
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