Tag: Cabo Delgado
Mozambique insurgency remains rooted in local discontent, for now
In October 2017, insurgents in northern Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado province began a violent revolt against their government that continues today. The insurgency has left...
Military not strong enough to intervene in Mozambique – experts
The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) is not strong enough to intervene in the insurgency in neighbouring Mozambique should it be required to,...
Conflict, climate and COVID-19 contribute to Cabo Delgado crisis
Mozambique’s Cado Delgado province has seen an alarming rise in insurgent attacks in the first half of 2020. Violence associated with various Islamist groups...
Watching brief for SA on northern Mozambique at present
The northernmost province of South Africa’s eastern neighbour Mozambique finds itself in an untenable situation with Islamist violence ongoing while preparatory work for exploiting...
Africa Monitor expert examines Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado insurgency
DefenceWeb talks to Pedro Esteves, managing partner at Africa Monitor, on the Cabo Delgado insurgency in Mozambique.
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Africa Monitor expert examines Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado insurgency
DefenceWeb talks to Pedro Esteves, managing partner at Africa Monitor, on the Cabo Delgado insurgency in Mozambique.
Private military contractor in Mozambique set for longer stay
The private military company providing aerial support to Mozambique’s armed forces in Cabo Delgado will have its contract with the Mozambique government extended to...
ISS: Maritime security can help resolve the Mozambique insurgency
Over recent months the bloody insurgency in the northern Mozambique province of Cabo Delgado has taken an unprecedented maritime turn. If it worsens, it...
Mozambican government not adequately dealing with insurgency – experts
The Islamist insurgency in northern Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado is becoming increasingly well coordinated and militant, escalating to levels never predicted by the Mozambican state....
Southern Africa bloc backs Mozambique in fight against insurgents
Southern Africa’s regional bloc urged member states to support Mozambique in fighting militias with suspected links to Islamic State in the natural gas-rich north...
Question for Public Works and Infrastructure Minister uses defenceWeb information
Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Patricia de Lille’s R37 million Beit Bridge fence upgrade as part of government efforts to prevent the spread of...
