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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.
Cabo Ligado provides updates on insurgent activity, Mozambique's LNG project, and regional security efforts.
Atualização de Cabo Ligado: Atividades insurgentes e ações políticas em Cabo Delgado.
Update on political violence and security developments in Mozambique from 24 February to 9 March 2025.
Resumo das atividades insurgentes e políticas na província de Cabo Delgado, Moçambique, durante o período de 24 de fevereiro a 9 de março de 2025.
Summary of ISM activities and European defense consultations impact.
Resumo sobre a situação de conflito em Cabo Delgado de 10 - 23 de Fevereiro de 2025.
Cabo Ligado update covering political violence, insurgent activities, and regional military operations in early 2025.
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.
