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.
President Chapo Appoints New Navy Commander
By MOZTIMES Maputo (MOZTIMES) – President Daniel Chapo on Thursday appointed Rear Admiral Bernardo Estevão Nchokomala as Commander of the...
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Central And Northern Mozambique Face High Levels of Food Insecurity
By MOZTIMES Maputo (MOZTIMES) – The central and northern provinces of Mozambique continue to experience high levels of food and...
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Mozambique and Turkey Discuss Defence Industry
- Mozambique hopes to make use of the experience of Turkey in building up its own defence industry By MOZTIMES...
Read moreDetailsBoat Carrying Dozens of Fishermen Missing Since Saturday in Mocímboa da Praia
- According to local sources, the vessel was allegedly towed by Mozambique Navy personnel and has not been seen since...
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Cabo Delgado Governor Fails to Visit Matemo Island to Learn About Fishermen Massacre
- Death toll rises to 18, with some victims from the same family - Third incident since July in which...
Read moreDetailsMilitary Patrols Keep Fishermen Ashore in Macomia
By MOZTIMES Pemba (MOZTIMES) – Hundreds of fishermen in Macomia district, central Cabo Delgado, have been prevented from carrying out...
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Mozambique and Rwanda Sign SOFA Four Years after First Troop Deployment to Cabo Delgado
- Since 2021, Rwandan troops have been operating in northern Mozambique under secret agreements never ratified by the Mozambican Parliament...
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Two Police Officers Tortured to Death by Naparama Militias in Chiúre
– Officers were on a reconnaissance mission and were reportedly mistaken for insurgents Pemba (MOZTIMES) – Two officers from the Mozambican...
Read moreDetailsBodies of Fishermen Allegedly Killed by Mozambican Soldiers Found in Coastal Villages of Cabo Delgado
- ACLED reports cases of civilians deliberately killed by Mozambique Navy soldiers in Macomia - Defence Forces spokesperson denies any...
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Former Police Commander Appears Before Prosecutors Over Post-Election Killings
By Noémia Mendes Maputo (MOZTIMES) – Former Commander-General of the Mozambican Police (PRM), Bernardino Rafael, appeared before the Attorney-General’s Office (PGR) on...
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