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Mozambique Conflict Monitor - Cabo Ligado
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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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Mozambique Conflict Monitor Update: 26 November 2025
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Cabo Ligado Weekly: 18 - 24 January 2021
Weekly report on events and responses in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique from 18-24 January.
Cabo Ligado Monthly: January 2021
Cabo Ligado Monthly: January 2021 report on political violence, maritime security, and displaced persons in Cabo Delgado.
Cabo Ligado Weekly: 4 - 10 January 2021
An overview of violent events in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique, during early January 2021, including incidents involving government forces and insurgents.
Cabo Ligado Weekly: 11 - 17 January 2021
Updates on Cabo Ligado from 11-17 January 2021; few insurgent operations and government actions reported.
Cabo Ligado Monthly: December 2020
Cabo Ligado Monthly: December 2020 provides an overview of the violence and aid challenges in Cabo Delgado.
Cabo Ligado Weekly: 7 - 13 December 2020
A detailed report on insurgent activities in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique during December 7-13, 2020.
Cabo Ligado Monthly: November 2020
Overview of political violence, humanitarian challenges, and external support in Cabo Delgado during November 2020.
Cabo Ligado Weekly: 30 November - 6 December 2020
Weekly update on the conflict and humanitarian situation in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique.
Cabo Ligado Weekly: 23 - 29 November 2020
Summary of insurgent activities and government responses in Cabo Delgado.
Cabo Ligado Weekly: 16-22 November 2020
Government troops took the offensive in Muidumbe district last week, launching a major operation to reassert control over towns and villages that had been threatened by insurgents for nearly two weeks.
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