The European Union is considering setting up a training mission in Mozambique to help the Portuguese-speaking nation tackle its rising insurgency.
Foreign Policy Chief, Josep Borrell said on Thursday that the country is seethe help of the EU amid its battle against terrorism.
Borrell before a meeting of UN Policy Makers said Mozambique will also be a major point of their discussions.
He noted that “the Mozambique government has been asking for help, we will try to send a training mission … in order to contain the security situation.”
Insurgents have attacked Mozambicans for months and have targeted some private business setups in the country including a gas plant by Total, worth $60bn, and believed to be the biggest investment on the continent.
The EU says any contribution it will be making to help Mozambique will be similar to its presence in the Sahel where it provides expert advice on security and also train local soldiers.
As part of its efforts to help nations facing crisis, the Union also said plans are underway to set up a 5000-strong army who will be trained to respond to security challenges in those countries.
In February 2013, the European Union set up a training mission in Mali to advice, train and educate local soldiers fighting against armed factions in the north of the country.