Security
Mozambique has a history of violence and wars. It won its political independence from Portugal in 1975 after a 10-year national liberation struggle (1964-1974). Since then, it has experienced a civil war (1977-1992) and a small-scale post-electoral conflict (2013-2019) between the former warring parties, the Mozambique Liberation Front (FRELIMO) and the opposition Mozambique National Resistance (RENAMO). Since 2017, the northern province of Cabo Delgado, rich in natural resources including world-class natural gas and graphite, has been facing an armed insurgency led by a local Islamist group called Ahlu Sunnah wa Jamaah (ASWJ), which is linked to the Islamic State. MOZ TIMES pays special attention to covering peace and security issues in Mozambique, with breaking news from the field, expert commentary and analysis.
Over 200 Prisoners Escape from Gorongosa Prison During Protest
- Prisoner escapes have been recurrent since the start of the post-election crisis By Ricardo Dias Maputo (MOZTIMES) – At least...
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Islamic State Claims Multiple Attacks Amid Escalating Insurgency
- Insurgents intensify attacks, hitting at least four districts in one week - Over 10 people killed, and the Government...
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Private Residence of Mayor of Manhiça Set on Fire
- Several properties belonging to the Frelimo elite were targeted amid protests By Ricardo Dias Maputo (MOZTIMES)—The Mayor of Manhiça,...
Read moreDetailsNine South African Soldiers Killed in the Democratic Republic of Congo by M23 Rebels
- South African forces left Cabo Delgado in July this year to focus efforts in the Congo - The incident...
Read moreDetailsOpposition MP Sleeps in Hiding in Fear for His Life
- The assassination of opposition members is a recurring practice of the regime in Mozambique. - Since the beginning of...
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Journalist Arlindo Chissale Missing in Cabo Delgado Amid Suspicions of Abduction
- Family claims he received death threats for supporting Venâncio Mondlane By Ricardo Dias Maputo (MOZTIMES) – Arlindo Chissale, a...
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Specialists Warn that Disintegration of Renamo Could Constitute Security Risk for Mozambique
- Members take Ossufo Momade to court to demand his resignation By Ricardo Dias Maputo (MOZTIMES) – Renamo members have presented an...
Read moreDetailsAfter the Mass Escape From Maputo’s Largest Prison, Only 21% of the Inmates Have Been Recaptured
- Among the fugitives are criminals serving sentences for rape, murder and terrorism - The prison service has no complete...
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Gemfields Mine in Northern Mozambique Closes Due to Post-Election Violence
- Workers have been sent home, with only essential services remaining operational until a political agreement is reached - The...
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More than 1,500 Inmates Escape Mozambique’s Largest Prison, Police say
- Among the fugitives are dozens convicted of terrorism offences- 33 people killed during the escape By Sheila Nhancale Maputo...
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