The attacks in Macomia, Muidumbe, Mocimboa and Quirimbas reveal that the Islamist-inspired armed groups maintain offensive capacity and that new actions may occur in the short term.
This increase in attacks coincided with the beginning of the last phase of the SAMIM deployment in Cabo Delgado, with just over seven months of mandate left. Farewell ceremonies are beginning to take place, including official visits by Heads of State of contributing countries to SADC forces in Mozambique. READ MORE