Preaching, coercion, and sectarianism: How the Islamic State is building a stronghold in Mozambique
Within an emerging enclave on the Cabo Delgado coast, insurgents are seeking to gain legitimacy among local communities.
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Pregação, coerção e sectarismo: como o Estado Islâmico está a construir um reduto em Moçambique
Num enclave emergente na costa de Cabo Delgado, os insurgentes procuram ganhar legitimidade junto das comunidades locais.
Moçambique Monitor de Conflitos Atualização: 17 de junho de 2026
Após dois meses no sul de Cabo Delgado, os insurgentes do Estado Islâmico de Moçambique (EIM) começaram a regressar às suas bases em Macomia.
Mozambique Conflict Monitor Update: 17 June 2026
After two months in southern Cabo Delgado, Islamic State Mozambique (ISM) insurgents have begun to return to bases in Macomia.
Mozambique Conflict Monitor Update: 3 June 2026
On 25 May, Islamic State Mozambique (ISM) was able to fire mortars at a Mozambican military position on the edges of Macomia, illustrating how fragile the town’s security is.
Moçambique Monitor de Conflitos Atualização: 3 de junho de 2026
A 25 de maio, o Estado Islâmico de Moçambique (EIM) conseguiu disparar morteiros contra uma posição militar moçambicana nos arredores de Macomia, demonstrando a fragilidade da segurança da vila.
Mozambique Conflict Monitor Update: 20 May 2026
A group of Islamic State Mozambique (ISM) fighters has moved south through Ancuabe district and into Chiúre.
Jihadist groups pose a growing and expanding threat in Africa
Islamist militants are exerting growing military strength in targeting the state forces and civilians across several regions of the continent.
Africa Overview: May 2026
The ADF shifted its attention to the northern DRC, tensions simmer in Ethiopia amid clashes in the Amhara region, and unprecedented offensives rocked Mali.
Mozambique Conflict Monitor Update: 6 May 2026
Islamic State Mozambique (ISM) clashed with Mozambican and Rwandan forces in Nangade and Mocímboa da Praia districts, killing at least seven Mozambican soldiers and seizing weaponry.