Cabo Ligado’s latest monthly report takes a look at the inducements and challenges shaping decisions by displaced civilians about when to return to their homes

One Tanzanian soldier died during an offensive by allied forces that destroyed an insurgent camp south of Chitama, Nangade district, on Saturday, 25 September

The SADC Mission in Mozambique (SAMIM) claimed this week it has brought “calm and stability” to districts of Cabo Delgado — but not all locals are convinced

Insurgents appear to be systematically burning houses in Palma in preparation for an occupation of the town — causing remaining residents to flee

Eight insurgents were killed on Wednesday in Nangade district by local militiamen who have been assisting government forces in the fight against the insurgency in Cabo Delgado

Six insurgents were shot dead by Mozambique’s Defence and Security Forces (FDS) on Thursday 25 February in the village of Luneque, Nangade district, after pursuing an armed group that killed four people

The town of Nangade is increasingly nervous as insurgents have attacked villages as close as 10km away already this week

Food supplies have finally reached the town of Palma, in the far north-east of Cabo Delgado, thanks to a military escort to allow goods vehicles to travel safely from the town of Nangade

The district towns of Nangade and Mueda are now benefiting from solar power, after months without connection to the national grid

At least 12 people have been injured by missiles fired from Tanzania into Mozambique in the last week