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Mozambique: Southern African forces begin to withdraw from Cabo Delgado
Location:
Cabo delgado, Mozambique, Southern Africa
Incident Date:
February 6, 2024
Instability Rating Max 5.0:
3.50
Summary:
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has confirmed the initiation of troop withdrawal from Cabo Delgado province, with plans for a complete exit by July 15 this year. The decision was made following a visit by SADC Executive Secretary Elias Magosi to Cabo Delgado, where SADC troops have been combating insurgents since July 2021. The withdrawal, scheduled to conclude by July 15, was decided upon [...]
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has confirmed the initiation of troop withdrawal from Cabo Delgado province, with plans for a complete exit by July 15 this year. The decision was made following a visit by SADC Executive Secretary Elias Magosi to Cabo Delgado, where SADC troops have been combating insurgents since July 2021. The withdrawal, scheduled to conclude by July 15, was decided upon [...]
Mozambique: Panic in Cabo Delgado village after raid on nearby village
Location:
Mecufi, Mozambique, Southern Africa
Incident Date:
February 4, 2024
Instability Rating Max 5.0:
4.00
Summary:
Mecufi town in Mozambique's Cabo Delgado province experienced panic as insurgents approached following their occupation of Namplimuity village for about 19 hours. The residents fled towards Pemba, with some bus drivers exploiting the situation to raise fares. The same terrorist group had recently ambushed Mozambican forces in the nearby Metuge district. Despite security reinforcements, residents fled towards Pemba, and the terrorists claimed to have killed [...]
Mecufi town in Mozambique's Cabo Delgado province experienced panic as insurgents approached following their occupation of Namplimuity village for about 19 hours. The residents fled towards Pemba, with some bus drivers exploiting the situation to raise fares. The same terrorist group had recently ambushed Mozambican forces in the nearby Metuge district. Despite security reinforcements, residents fled towards Pemba, and the terrorists claimed to have killed [...]
Mozambique: 38 individuals arrested in 2023 in connection with kidnapping cases
Location:
Maputo, Mozambique, Southern Africa
Incident Date:
February 5, 2024
Instability Rating Max 5.0:
2.00
Summary:
Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi announced that 38 individuals were arrested last year in connection with the country's wave of kidnappings, which saw a total of 13 cases during that period. Of the 13 attempts, seven were successful kidnappings, and the remaining six were thwarted by authorities, leading to the rescue of at least three people. Nyusi highlighted the evolving nature of this crime, emphasizing the [...]
Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi announced that 38 individuals were arrested last year in connection with the country's wave of kidnappings, which saw a total of 13 cases during that period. Of the 13 attempts, seven were successful kidnappings, and the remaining six were thwarted by authorities, leading to the rescue of at least three people. Nyusi highlighted the evolving nature of this crime, emphasizing the [...]
Mozambique: Insurgents killed two people and kidnapped another in in Macomia district
Location:
Macomia, Mozambique, Southern Africa
Incident Date:
February 3, 2024
Instability Rating Max 5.0:
4.00
Deaths:
2
Fatalities type:
- Civilian
Kidnapped:
1
Summary:
Insurgents killed two people and kidnapped another at the Chai administrative post in Macomia district, Cabo Delgado province. The attack took place at the headquarters of the Chai post, which has faced numerous terrorist attacks and raids recently. The terrorists previously targeted the administrative post in January, destroying and looting crops.
The Chai administrative post, situated on the N380 national road, is strategically important and [...]
Insurgents killed two people and kidnapped another at the Chai administrative post in Macomia district, Cabo Delgado province. The attack took place at the headquarters of the Chai post, which has faced numerous terrorist attacks and raids recently. The terrorists previously targeted the administrative post in January, destroying and looting crops.
The Chai administrative post, situated on the N380 national road, is strategically important and [...]
Mozambique: Two foreign nationals arrest at airport with illegal animal parts
Location:
Maputo International Airport, Mozambique, Southern Africa
Incident Date:
February 4, 2024
Instability Rating Max 5.0:
1.50
Arrests:
2
Summary:
Two Vietnamese citizens were arrested by Mozambique's National Criminal Investigation Service (SERNIC) at Maputo International Airport for possessing 19 rhinoceros horns and 18 lion claws. They were preparing to return to Vietnam. A 2022 study by the University of Cambridge notes a gradual decrease in rhinoceros horn size over a century, likely due to intensive hunting.
Two Vietnamese citizens were arrested by Mozambique's National Criminal Investigation Service (SERNIC) at Maputo International Airport for possessing 19 rhinoceros horns and 18 lion claws. They were preparing to return to Vietnam. A 2022 study by the University of Cambridge notes a gradual decrease in rhinoceros horn size over a century, likely due to intensive hunting.
Mozambique: Mozambique creates anti-kidnapping unit
Location:
Maputo, Mozambique, Southern Africa
Incident Date:
February 3, 2024
Instability Rating Max 5.0:
2.00
Summary:
Mozambican President, Filipe Nyusi, has announced that the Government is mobilizing resources to activate an anti-kidnapping brigade to be operational nationwide. Speaking in Maputo, Nyusi said several groups of officers are being trained inside and outside the country to combat the kidnappings that have been plaguing the country since 2011, especially in Maputo and Beira.
Mozambique: Terror group raids village in Metuge, kills several civilians
Location:
Metuge, Cabo Delgado, Mozambique, Mozambique, Southern Africa
Incident Date:
January 31, 2024
Instability Rating Max 5.0:
4.00
Deaths:
4
Fatalities type:
- Civilian
Summary:
In an attack by Islamist terrorists in Pulo village, Metuge district, northern Mozambique's Cabo Delgado province, two people working in fields were killed. The assailants captured three individuals, with one escaping, while the two women were beheaded. The terrorists, also reported heading towards Mazeze in Chiúre district, kidnapped women and children in Impiri village, Metuge. Contradictory reports state one person killed, over 40, with [...]
In an attack by Islamist terrorists in Pulo village, Metuge district, northern Mozambique's Cabo Delgado province, two people working in fields were killed. The assailants captured three individuals, with one escaping, while the two women were beheaded. The terrorists, also reported heading towards Mazeze in Chiúre district, kidnapped women and children in Impiri village, Metuge. Contradictory reports state one person killed, over 40, with [...]
Mozambique: Insurgents kill two civilians in Metuge
Location:
Metuge, Mozambique, Southern Africa
Incident Date:
January 30, 2024
Instability Rating Max 5.0:
4.00
Deaths:
2
Fatalities type:
- Civilian
Summary:
Insurgents attacked Pulo village in Metuge district, Cabo Delgado, Mozambique, killing two individuals working in their fields. The terrorists captured three people, beheading two women while one escaped after mistreatment. The same group was observed heading towards Mazeze administrative post in Chiúre district. Administrator Salésio Paulo confirmed one fatality, a man over 40, and mentioned the terrorists' departure towards Chiúre. Meanwhile, traffic on the [...]
Insurgents attacked Pulo village in Metuge district, Cabo Delgado, Mozambique, killing two individuals working in their fields. The terrorists captured three people, beheading two women while one escaped after mistreatment. The same group was observed heading towards Mazeze administrative post in Chiúre district. Administrator Salésio Paulo confirmed one fatality, a man over 40, and mentioned the terrorists' departure towards Chiúre. Meanwhile, traffic on the [...]
Mozambique: Two militiamen killed by insurgents
Location:
Mecufi, Mozambique, Southern Africa
Incident Date:
January 30, 2024
Instability Rating Max 5.0:
4.00
Deaths:
2
Fatalities type:
- Military
Summary:
Insurgents attacked a local militia in Mecufi district, Cabo Delgado, Mozambique, killing two members. The assault occurred between Titimule and Naminaue villages, with suspicions that the same group targeted Pulo village earlier. The insurgents ambushed Mozambican Defense and Security Forces on patrol, resulting in injuries and vehicle destruction. Some injured individuals are receiving treatment in Pemba. President Filipe Nyusi urged terrorists to reconsider their [...]
Insurgents attacked a local militia in Mecufi district, Cabo Delgado, Mozambique, killing two members. The assault occurred between Titimule and Naminaue villages, with suspicions that the same group targeted Pulo village earlier. The insurgents ambushed Mozambican Defense and Security Forces on patrol, resulting in injuries and vehicle destruction. Some injured individuals are receiving treatment in Pemba. President Filipe Nyusi urged terrorists to reconsider their [...]
Mozambique: Army arrests suspected spy for insurgents
Location:
Ancuabe, Mozambique, Southern Africa
Incident Date:
January 29, 2024
Instability Rating Max 5.0:
2.50
Arrests:
1
Summary:
Mozambican police captured a man in Ancuabe suspected of conducting surveillance for terrorist groups in Cabo Delgado province. The individual was apprehended while monitoring movements of Defence and Security Forces and the public. Recent terrorist group activities near National Road 1 and Quissanga district have caused concern, possibly linked to pressure from security forces. Mozambican president Filipe Nyusi acknowledges evolving tactics by terrorists during [...]
Mozambican police captured a man in Ancuabe suspected of conducting surveillance for terrorist groups in Cabo Delgado province. The individual was apprehended while monitoring movements of Defence and Security Forces and the public. Recent terrorist group activities near National Road 1 and Quissanga district have caused concern, possibly linked to pressure from security forces. Mozambican president Filipe Nyusi acknowledges evolving tactics by terrorists during [...]
Mozambique: Gun fire sets panic in north Mozambique
Location:
Mocímboa da Praia, Mozambique, Southern Africa
Incident Date:
January 29, 2024
Instability Rating Max 5.0:
3.50
Summary:
The population of Mocímboa da Praia town, one of the regions plagued by islamist terrorism in the northern Mozambican province of Cabo Delgado, experienced moments of panic at around midnight on Monday as a result of intense gunfire. According to a local paper, citing local sources, the causes of the gunfire “are still a mystery to be solved”, although it is believed that terrorists [...]
The population of Mocímboa da Praia town, one of the regions plagued by islamist terrorism in the northern Mozambican province of Cabo Delgado, experienced moments of panic at around midnight on Monday as a result of intense gunfire. According to a local paper, citing local sources, the causes of the gunfire “are still a mystery to be solved”, although it is believed that terrorists [...]
Mozambique: Thousands of people infected with cholera in north
Location:
Nampula, Mozambique, Southern Africa
Incident Date:
January 28, 2024
Instability Rating Max 5.0:
2.00
Deaths:
25
Fatalities type:
- Civilian
Summary:
Mozambican health authorities are facing an ongoing cholera outbreak in the northern part of the country, registering over 50 new cases daily. The outbreak has claimed 25 lives and infected 12,250 people in less than four months. The latest figures indicate a drop in the fatality rate from 0.3% to 0.2% in the past week. Nampula province is the most affected, with 3,299 cases [...]
Mozambican health authorities are facing an ongoing cholera outbreak in the northern part of the country, registering over 50 new cases daily. The outbreak has claimed 25 lives and infected 12,250 people in less than four months. The latest figures indicate a drop in the fatality rate from 0.3% to 0.2% in the past week. Nampula province is the most affected, with 3,299 cases [...]