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 and Ramaphosa Discuss Mob Violence and Economic Cooperation
By MOZTIMES Maputo (MOZTIMES) – Mozambican President Daniel Chapo on Tuesday expressed his concern at the wave of mob violence...
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Chapo to Discuss Anti-foreigner Pogroms with Ramaphosa
By Paul Fauvet Maputo (MOZTIMES) – Mozambican President Daniel Chapo plans to discuss the current wave of violence in South...
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Chapo on Visit to European Union Headquarters, but New Security Agreement Unlikely
By MOZTIMES Maputo (MOZTIMES) - Mozambican President Daniel Chapo made a four day official visit to Brussels, headquarters of the...
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Navy Accused of Killing 13 Fishermen This Sunday in Mocímboa da Praia
- Chief of Naval Operations in Cabo Delgado confirms the incident, but without details By MOZTIMES Pemba (MOZTIMES) – Members...
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Chapo visits Brussels while Rwanda Threatens to Withdraw Troops from Cabo Delgado
- Rwandan government threatens to withdraw its troops from Cabo Delgado, if the European Union stops financing their deployment next...
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Trump Regime Imposes Sanctions on Rwandan Armed Forces
By MOZTIMES Maputo (MOZTIMES) – The United States government has imposed sanctions against the Rwandan armed forces (RDF) and four...
Read moreDetailsPresident 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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