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.
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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.
Resumo do relatório sobre a violência política em Cabo Delgado, incluindo ataques do EIM e confrontos envolvendo a milícia Naparama.
Update on Cabo Ligado incidents and situation from 13 - 26 January 2025, including security incidents and political updates.
Atualização de Cabo Ligado sobre a atividade insurgente em Cabo Delgado, Moçambique, de 13 a 26 de janeiro de 2025.
Cabo Ligado report covering events from 9 Dec 2024 to 12 Jan 2025 including ISM activity, Cyclone Chido impact, and post-election violence.
Atualização sobre eventos em Cabo Delgado e a situação política complexa em Moçambique.
Islamic State Mozambique was active in Cabo Delgado, with incidents in various districts amid nationwide demonstrations after disputed elections.
Resumo da situação em Moçambique após os protestos de 4 de Dezembro e atividades insurgentes em Cabo Delgado.
Clashes between Islamic State Mozambique and state forces continue in Cabo Delgado, raising challenges for Defense Forces.
Resumo da situação em Cabo Ligado e impacto da milícia Naparama até Novembro de 2024.
Overview of Cabo Ligado: 28 October-10 November 2024, and election impacts in Mozambique.
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