Cabo Delgado
Coverage of Cabo Delgado in the Nexus archive.
- Mozambique: Alleged Terrorists Burn Down Four Houses in Ancuabe
A group believed to be Islamist terrorists burned four houses in Intutupue village, Ancuabe district, northern Mozambique. The group has been active in Cabo Delgado province since 2017.
- Aid Agencies Warn of Worsening Humanitarian Crisis in Cabo Delgado
Aid agencies warn of a worsening humanitarian crisis in Cabo Delgado, where over 1.3 million people have been displaced since 2017, with 95,000 newly displaced in 2025 alone. The 2025 Humanitarian Response Plan requires $352 million, but only 19% has been secured by July 2025. The World Food Programme has raised concerns about food insecurity in the region.
- Mozambique: 900,000 People in Cabo Delgado Need Humanitarian Assistance
Mozambique's Cabo Delgado province requires humanitarian aid for 900,000 people, according to an alarm raised by Agenzia Fides. The situation is described as a new crisis in the region.
- Mozambique: Almost One Million People Face Severe Food Insecurity in Cabo Delgado
Over 900,000 people in Mozambique's Cabo Delgado province face severe food insecurity, acute malnutrition, and displacement due to islamist terrorist activity. The crisis is reported by Johanniter International Assistance, a German humanitarian organization.
- Mozambique: OCHA Recorded Over 12,000 Displaced Persons Last June
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) recorded 12,174 displaced persons in June due to Islamist terrorism in Cabo Delgado, northern Mozambique. The displacement is linked to ongoing violence in the region since 2017.
- Mozambique: Mozambique President Hails Rwanda's Security Role in Cabo Delgado
Mozambique's President Daniel Chapo praised the Rwanda Security Forces (RSF) for their role in combating terrorism in Cabo Delgado province.
- Mozambique: Sexual Violence Surges in Mozambique's Cabo Delgado As War Grinds On
Sexual violence is increasing in Mozambique's Cabo Delgado province as conflict between Islamist militants and government forces persists. The region, rich in natural resources, has seen years of attacks and military reprisals, with women and girls bearing the brunt of the violence.
- Arlindo Chissale, a disappearance in the shadows of Mozambique's security services
Arlindo Chissale, a journalist and political activist in Mozambique, disappeared on January 7, 2025, in Cabo Delgado, a region affected by an Islamist insurrection. His loved ones suspect Mozambican security forces may be involved due to his public stance and warning signs before his disappearance.
- Arlindo Chissale, the Mozambican activist and journalist who knew too much
Arlindo Chissale, a journalist and activist, disappeared on January 7, 2025, in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique, a region affected by a deadly Islamist insurrection. He was in contact with the FRANCE 24 Observers team and discussed topics the Mozambican government sought to suppress.
- Mozambique: How Cabo Delgado's Riches Became Fuel for the Islamist Insurgency in Mozambique
An Islamist group has terrorized Mozambique's northern Cabo Delgado province for nearly a decade. Despite the region's natural resources like rubies, timber, and natural gas, it remains the poorest in the country, with exploitation, corruption, and alleged security force abuses fueling the insurgency.
- Mozambique: Recent Wave of Violence in Cabo Delgado Displaces More Than 15, 000
In May, Ancuabe district in northern Mozambique was repeatedly attacked by the Islamic State Mozambique (ISM), leading to more than 15,000 people being displaced due to violence and fear of further attacks.
- Health workers struggle with Ebola outbreak as WHO declares highest risk level in DR Congo
Health workers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are struggling to contain a deadly Ebola outbreak, with at least 160 lives feared lost. A diplomatic rift is widening between the European Union and Mozambique over halted security funding for Rwandan troops in Cabo Delgado. Meanwhile, African animation is gaining global attention as studios and creators invest in original stories from the continent.