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The Latest Breaking News from Cabo Delgado

Mozambique’s election: Who’s contesting and what’s at stake?

Wednesday’s polls are expected to usher a younger president into power for the first time since independence in 1975.

Al Jazeera

Mozambique Elects New President In Tense Vote

Mozambique votes for a new president, governors and members of parliament on Wednesday as jihadist violence stalls natural gas projects that could bring a major boost to its morose economy.

International Business Times

Mozambique Prepares For Election Amidst Ongoing Insurgency

Mozambique's upcoming elections amidst insurgency in Cabo Delgado, focusing on peace and socio-economic challenges. Stay updated with AP's Africa coverage.

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Jihadist Attacks Displace Tens Of Thousands In Mozambique

Mozambique's government confirmed Tuesday that tens of thousands have been driven from their homes by a wave of jihadist attacks in the restive north, but rejected calls for a state of emergency.

International Business Times

Mozambican terror group is strikingly similar to Nigeria's deadly Boko Haram

Terrorism is a global problem affecting many countries. Until 2017, however, southern Africa was largely spared from this phenomenon. The bloody conflict sparked by Ansar al-Sunna in northern Mozambique has since changed the region’s security landscape.

The Conversation

Senegal's President Macky Sall announces he will not seek third term in office

In tonight's edition: Senegal's Macky Sall rules out running for president again, after months of tension over suggestions that he was considering a third term in office. In Mozambique, residents begin returning to Cabo Delgado, on the northern coast, after years of a deadly Islamist insurgency. And we look at…

France 24

Mozambique okays resumption of $20bn Cabo Delgado gas project

The project, in which TotalEnergies owns an operating stake of 26.5%, was halted in 2021 due to mounting insecurity.

Al Jazeera

Gemfields evacuates Mozambique exploration camp after attack

Precious stones miner Gemfields Group on Tuesday said it has halted operations and was evacuating personnel from its Nairoto exploration camp in Mozambique's insurgent-hit Cabo Delgado province after an attack on a nearby village.

Reuters

Mozambique's extremist rebels kill aid worker in north

Extremist rebels in Mozambique’s northern Cabo Delgado province have killed a worker for the international charity Doctors Without Borders, shortly after a former vice president of the organization was asked to produce a report into the humanitarian situation in the conflict-hit region

The Independent UK

Over 30 militants, two soldiers killed in insurgent clash in Mozambique

Over 30 militants and two soldiers were killed during a clash in Mozambique's northern province of Cabo Delgado, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) mission to Mozambique (SAMIM) said on Wednesday.

Reuters

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The Independent UK

Mozambique struggles to rebuild after dual shock of climate change and insurgent violence

Mozambique is suffering from displacement of its internal population due to violent and conflict and pressures brought on by climate change. The UNHCR is attempting to resolve issues for those who remain, including accommodation, food security and economic sustainability

AFP

UN sounds hunger warning for northern Mozambique

Geneva (AFP) - Northern Mozambique is facing dire food shortages, the United Nations warned Friday as it appealed for funds to keep its food aid flowing to the conflict-ridden region.

The Independent UK

Mozambique jihadi violence spreads despite military effort

Fleeing beheadings, shootings, rapes and kidnappings, nearly 1 million people are displaced by the Islamic extremist insurgency in northern Mozambique

The Independent UK

Mozambique’s jihadi rebels launch new offensive in north

A new offensive by Mozambique’s Islamic extremist rebels in the embattled northern province of Cabo Delgado has increased the number of displaced by 80,000 and undermines the government’s claims of containing the insurgency

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Al Jazeera

Attack reported near ruby mine in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado

The attack happened in the northern Cabo Delgado province where ISIL-linked armed groups have been active since 2017.

WEKU

War in Ukraine is driving demand for Africa's natural gas. That's controversial

The African natural gas industry is booming as Europe looks to replace Russian supplies. But some worry new African gas projects don't make financial sense in a warming world.

France 24

Africa Cup of Nations: Senegal finish top of group B, Ghana crash out

In tonight's edition: We bring you the latest from the Africa Cup of Nations, where Senegal have finished top of their group, while four-time champions Ghana have crashed out of the tournament. But first, Mozambique's Defence and Security forces (FDS) say they have captured one of the leaders of the…

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