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.
Chapo Announces Relocation of Counterterrorism Operations Command to Mocimboa da Praia District
By MOZTIMES - The Rwanda Defence Force also has its headquarters in the same district - The district is where...
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Mozambique Faces Funding Uncertainty Over Rwanda Troop Deployment
By MOZTIMES Pemba (MOZTIMES) – Mozambique’s counterterrorism operations in the northern province of Cabo Delgado face growing questions over financial sustainability...
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Chapo Warns Against Drug Trafficking
By MOZTIMES Maputo (MOZTIMES) - Mozambican President Daniel Chapo warned on Friday of the devastating impact of illicit drug use...
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Mozambique to Criminalise Counterfeit Seeds
By MOZTIMES Maputo (MOZTIMES) – The Mozambican Minister of Agriculture, Roberto Albino, has warned that the country will criminalise the...
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New Curfew Imposed in Mocimboa da Praia
By MOZTIMES Maputo (MOZTIMES) – The Mozambican defence and security forces have imposed a new compulsory curfew on the town...
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Mozambicans Fooled by Fake Adverts
By Paul Fauvet Maputo (MOZTIMES) - Mozambicans are being fooled into applying for grants from the European Union which do...
Read moreDetailsRights Organisation Demands Explanation for Seizure of Equipment from Journalist
By MOZTIMES Maputo (MOZTIMES) - The Mozambican Network of Human Rights Defenders (RMDDH) has demanded an explanation for the search...
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ANC Secretary-General Denies All Involvement in Mob Violence
By Paul Fauvet Maputo (MOZTIMES) - South Africa’s ruling party, the African National Congress (ANC), has denied any involvement in...
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Mozambican Delegation Visits South Africa to Discuss Assistance for Mozambican Residents
By Paul Fauvet Maputo (MOZTIMES) - A Mozambican government delegation, headed by the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Maria...
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Mozambique to Introduce Points-Based Driving Licenses and Road Surveillance Cameras
By MOZTIMES Maputo (MOZTIMES) - The Mozambican government has approved sweeping amendments to the country’s Highway Code that will introduce a...
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