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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.
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.
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.
Islamic State Mozambique (ISM) attacked three district towns in northern Cabo Delgado, while maintaining a presence in the province's southern and western districts.
O Estado Islâmico de Moçambique (ISM) atacou três cidades distritais no norte de Cabo Delgado, mantendo a sua presença nos distritos do sul e oeste da província.
O Estado Islâmico de Moçambique (ISM) esteve ativo em seis distritos, desde Balama, no sudoeste de Cabo Delgado, até Mocímboa da Praia, no noroeste.
Islamic State Mozambique (ISM) was active across six districts, from Balama in the southwest of Cabo Delgado to Mocímboa da Praia in the northwest.
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.
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.
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.
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.
