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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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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.
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.
Mozambique Conflict Monitor Update: 20 May 2026
A group of Islamic State Mozambique (ISM) fighters has moved south through Ancuabe district and into Chiúre.
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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.
Moçambique Monitor de Conflitos Atualização: 12 de novembro de 2025
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.
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.
Moçambique Monitor de Conflitos Atualização: 29 de Outubro de 2025
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.
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.
Mozambique Conflict Monitor Update: 15 de Outubro de 2025
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.
Mozambique Conflict Monitor Update: 15 – 28 de Setembro de 2025
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.
Mozambique Conflict Monitor Update: 15 – 28 September 2025
Islamic State Mozambique (ISM) attacked three district towns in northern Cabo Delgado, while maintaining a presence in the province's southern and western districts.
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.
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