Insurgents kill four on Quirimba island
Four people were killed on Tuesday by insurgents on Quirimba island, Ibo district, after armed men attacked the area
Browsing: Mozambique’s Northern Insurgency
Mozambique aware of Tanzanian Islamists in Cabo Delgado since 2012, Nyusi says
The manifestation of radical Islamist groups began in 2012 in the districts of Mocímboa da Praia, Palma, Quissanga, and Nangade, Nyusi said, “promoted by a Tanzanian citizen identified as Abdul Shakulu”
Solar power eases blackout for conflict-hit towns in Cabo Delgado
The district towns of Nangade and Mueda are now benefiting from solar power, after months without connection to the national grid
Insurgents attack Mute village, south of Palma
The village of Mute in Palma district was invaded yesterday by armed men suspected of being part of the Islamist insurgency in Cabo Delgado
Mozambique president warns media over Cabo Delgado coverage
President Nyusi yesterday encouraged the Ministry of Defence to guard against ‘misinformation’ that could hurt its image and damage national unity – but acknowledged a need to improve respect for human rights
Armed forces recover Muidumbe after nearly two weeks under terrorist control
Mozambique’s government forces have regained control of at least one key village in Muidumbe district, though the circumstances of its retaking remain unclear
Montepuez receives new wave of refugees as attacks intensify
Large numbers of people have arrived in the Cabo Delgado town of Montepuez, after attacks on Muidumbe and fears Mueda could be next
Insurgents take over Muidumbe villages amid reports of multiple beheadings
Fighting is continuing in the Cabo Delgado district of Muidumbe, where insurgents have reportedly carried out mass beheadings in recent days
54 dead in refugee boat accident off Cabo Delgado
At least 54 people have died after the boat carrying them from conflict-hit districts in northern Cabo Delgado to the provincial capital of Pemba capsized
Mozambicans injured by missiles fired from Tanzania
At least 12 people have been injured by missiles fired from Tanzania into Mozambique in the last week