CDD and GGA brought together experts to discuss the state of the conflict in Cabo Del- gado, more than five years after the first attacks. Contrasting with the official narrative that talks about restoring security, the speakers warn that stabilizing Cabo Delgado is much more than creating conditions for the resumption of gas projects in the Rovuma Basin. Stabilizing Cabo Delgado means encouraging frank and open dialogue, promo- ting inclusive governance, and creating socio-economic conditions for citizens better than those that spurred violent extremism.