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Mozambique Conflict Monitor - Cabo Ligado
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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 the ACLED export tool, curated data files, and API. For questions or comments, please contact: [email protected] |
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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Mozambique Conflict Monitor Update: 1 – 14 September 2025
Islamic State Mozambique (ISM) was active across six districts, from Balama in the southwest of Cabo Delgado to Mocímboa da Praia in the northwest.
Mozambique Conflict Monitor Update: 1 – 14 de Setembro de 2025
O Estado Islâmico de Moçambique (ISM) esteve ativo em seis distritos, desde Balama, no sudoeste de Cabo Delgado, até Mocímboa da Praia, no noroeste.
Mozambique Conflict Monitor Update: 18 – 31 August 2025
Defense Armed Forces of Mozambique (FADM) navy patrols remain active off Macomia, killing at least five civilians around 22 August. Despite these patrols, Islamic State Mozambique (ISM) remains present in coastal areas of the district.
Mozambique Conflict Monitor Update: 18 – 31 de Agosto de 2025
As patrulhas da Marinha das Forças Armadas de Defesa de Moçambique (FADM) permanecem ativas ao largo de Macomia, tendo matado pelo menos cinco civis por volta de 22 de Agosto. Apesar dessas patrulhas, o Estado Islâmico de Moçambique (EIM) continua presente nas áreas costeiras do distrito.
Mozambique Conflict Monitor Update: 4 - 17 August 2025
ISM launched attacks across Palma district, including around the Afungi LNG plant, in early August. Meanwhile, Islamic State culminated a propaganda campaign with a featured video on Mozambique.
Monitor de Conflitos de Moçambique: 4 - 17 de Agosto de 2025
O EIM lançou ataques em todo o distrito de Palma, incluindo nos arredores da fábrica de GNL de Afungi, no início de Agosto. Entretanto, o Estado Islâmico culminou uma campanha de propaganda com um vídeo sobre Moçambique.
Mozambique Conflict Monitor Update: 14 July - 3 August 2025
ISM’s push into Ancuabe and Chiúre districts in late July is its fourth foray to the south of Cabo Delgado province since the start of 2024. July’s advance met no resistance from state forces, and only token resistance from militias.
Update do Monitor de Conflitos de Moçambique: 14 de Julho - 3 de Agosto de 2025
A entrada do EIM nos distritos de Ancuabe e Chiúre, em finais de Julho, é a quarta incursão do EIM no sul da província de Cabo Delgado desde o início de 2024.
Cabo Ligado Update: 30 June - 13 July 2025
The Defense Armed Forces of Mozambique (FADM) navy branch fired on fishers off the coast of Macomia on at least two occasions, killing at least six, bringing civilian killings by FADM at sea to 110 since 2020.
Cabo Ligado Update: 30 de Junho - 13 de Julho 2025
A marinha das Forças Armadas de Defesa de Moçambique (FADM) disparou contra pescadores ao largo da costa de Macomia em pelo menos duas ocasiões, matando pelo menos seis pessoas, elevando para 110 o número de civis mortos pelas FADM no mar desde 2020.
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