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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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Political violence in northern Mozambique declined significantly at the end of 2025, with December being the height of the rainy season, which constrains both Islamic State Mozambique (ISM)’s and state forces' mobility and thereby their capacity to undertake operations.
The Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) went on the offensive against Islamic State Mozambique (ISM) in Macomia, Mocímboa da Praia, and Muidumbe districts.
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.
Political violence in northern Mozambique declined significantly at the end of 2025, with December being the height of the rainy season, which constrains both Islamic State Mozambique (ISM)’s and state forces' mobility and thereby their capacity to undertake operations.
A violência política no norte de Moçambique diminuiu significativamente no final de 2025, com dezembro a ser o auge da estação das chuvas, o que limita a mobilidade tanto do Estado Islâmico em Moçambique (EIM) quanto das forças estatais e, consequentemente, a sua capacidade de realizar operações.
As Forças de Defesa do Ruanda (RDF) lançaram uma ofensiva contra o Estado Islâmico de Moçambique (EIM) nos distritos de Macomia, Mocímboa da Praia e Muidumbe.
The Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) went on the offensive against Islamic State Mozambique (ISM) in Macomia, Mocímboa da Praia, and Muidumbe districts.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
