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 Instructs the Police to Fight Against Corruption
By Paul Fauvet Maputo (MOZTIMES) - Mozambican President Daniel Chapo on Monday called on all officers of the Mozambican police...
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Catholic Bishops Demand Immediate End to Religious Intolerance in Cabo Delgado
By MOZTIMES Maputo (MOZTIMES) – In a pastoral letter issued on 13 May, the Mozambican Episcopal Conference raised its tone...
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EU Extends Military Mission in Mozambique
By MOZTIMES Maputo (MOZTIMES) – The European Union has extended the mandate of its military mission in Mozambique for a...
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Chapo Wants Support From Uganda in Cabo Delgado War
By Paul Fauvet Maputo (MOZTIMES)– Mozambican President Daniel Chapo hopes that Mozambique can learn from Uganda in the fight against...
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Intelligence Operation Intercepts Nighttime Timber Smuggling from Mocímboa da Praia to Tanzania
- Timber smuggling is considered one of the sources of terrorist financing in Cabo Delgado - The operation was led...
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Mozambique President Condemns ‘Shrinking Genitals’ Panic After 50 Die in Lynchings
By MOZTIMES Maputo (MOZTIMES) - Mozambican President Daniel Chapo on Wednesday publicly condemned widespread rumours alleging that there are mysterious...
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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...
Read moreDetailsChapo 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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