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Mozambique Conflict Monitor - Cabo Ligado
The Mozambique Conflict Monitor — formerly known as Cabo Ligado — is an observatory created by ACLED, Zitamar News, and Mediacoop to monitor political violence in Mozambique, with a particular focus on the north of the country. It is designed to help researchers, policymakers, media, and the wider public track key conflict developments in Mozambique. All data are updated weekly and can be accessed through theACLED export tool,curated data files, andAPI. For questions or comments, please contact:[email protected] |  |
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Operations by Mozambican and Rwandan forces in Macomia district in recent weeks have placed pressure on Islamic State Mozambique (ISM) fighters who had been operating along the coast and in Catupa forest.
Islamic State Mozambique (ISM) was active in seven districts of Cabo Delgado province. ISM militants once again entered Mocímboa da Praia town, this time to take two of the children of Farido Selemane, the group’s military commander.
Cabo Delgado witnessed a surge in insurgent activity. Islamic State Mozambique (ISM) targeted security forces in Montepuez and Muidumbe, inflicting casualties. Insurgents also continued civilian killings in Mocímboa da Praia, Muidumbe, and Metuge districts.
Islamic State Mozambique (ISM) undertook operations in Cabo Delgado and Nampula provinces. In Nampula, its actions displaced thousands, while it remained active in Chiúre district in southern Cabo Delgado.
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Mozambique Conflict Monitor Update: 26 November 2025
Operations by Mozambican and Rwandan forces in Macomia district in recent weeks have placed pressure on Islamic State Mozambique (ISM) fighters who had been operating along the coast and in Catupa forest.
Moçambique Monitor de Conflitos Atualização: 26 de novembro de 2025
As operações das forças moçambicanas e ruandesas no distrito de Macomia, nas últimas semanas, exerceram pressão sobre os combatentes do Estado Islâmico de Moçambique (EIM) que operavam ao longo da costa e na floresta de Catupa.
Mozambique Conflict Monitor Update: 12 November 2025
Islamic State Mozambique (ISM) was active in seven districts of Cabo Delgado province. ISM militants once again entered Mocímboa da Praia town, this time to take two of the children of Farido Selemane, the group’s military commander.
Moçambique Monitor de Conflitos Atualização: 12 de novembro de 2025
O Estado Islâmico de Moçambique (EIM) esteve ativo em sete distritos da província de Cabo Delgado. Militantes do EIM entraram novamente na vila sede de Mocímboa da Praia, desta vez para levar dois dos filhos de Farido Selemane, comandante militar do grupo.
Mozambique Conflict Monitor Update: 29 October 2025
Cabo Delgado witnessed a surge in insurgent activity. Islamic State Mozambique (ISM) targeted security forces in Montepuez and Muidumbe, inflicting casualties. Insurgents also continued civilian killings in Mocímboa da Praia, Muidumbe, and Metuge districts.
Moçambique Monitor de Conflitos Atualização: 29 de Outubro de 2025
Cabo Delgado testemunhou um aumento na atividade insurgente. O Estado Islâmico de Moçambique (EIM) atacou as forças de segurança em Montepuez e Muidumbe, causando baixas. Os insurgentes também continuaram a matar civis nos distritos de Mocímboa da Praia, Muidumbe e Metuge.
Mozambique Conflict Monitor Update: 15 October 2025
Islamic State Mozambique (ISM) undertook operations in Cabo Delgado and Nampula provinces. In Nampula, its actions displaced thousands, while it remained active in Chiúre district in southern Cabo Delgado.
Mozambique Conflict Monitor Update: 15 de Outubro de 2025
O Estado Islâmico de Moçambique (EIM) realizou operações nas províncias de Cabo Delgado e Nampula. Em Nampula, as suas ações deslocaram milhares de pessoas, enquanto o grupo permaneceu ativo no distrito de Chiúre, no sul de Cabo Delgado.
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