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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: 20 - 26 July 2020
Summary of weekly events in Cabo Ligado, detailing insurgent attacks, government responses, and humanitarian challenges.
Cabo Ligado Weekly: 13 - 19 July 2020
Weekly update on the security and humanitarian situation in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique, from 13 to 19 July 2020.
Cabo Ligado Monthly: June 2020
Detailed analysis and reporting on conflict events and political dynamics in Cabo Delgado, June 2020.
Cabo Ligado Weekly: 6-12 July 2020
Insurgents and government forces alike spent the last week licking their wounds and consolidating their positions after the insurgents’ most recent occupation of Mocimboa da Praia town in late June. Reports this week include two incidents, as well as further updates on the toll of the battle for Mocimboa da Praia.
Cabo Ligado Weekly: 29 June - 5 July 2020
Overview of the Cabo Ligado conflict from June to July 2020 with statistics and incidents.
Cabo Ligado Weekly: 22 - 28 June 2020
A weekly report on the situation in Cabo Delgado during 22-28 June 2020.
Cabo Ligado Weekly: 15 - 21 June 2020
Summary of violent events and governmental challenges in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique.
Cabo Ligado Monthly: May 2020
Monthly report on the security situation in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique, for May 2020.
Cabo Ligado Weekly: 8 - 14 June 2020
Both government and insurgents clash in Cabo Delgado with increasing violence, casualties, and insurgent movement.
Cabo Ligado Weekly: 1 - 7 June 2020
Cabo Delgado updates with statistics and humanitarian impact summaries for June 2020.
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