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Mozambique: Conflict Downturn Exposes Weaknesses and Contrasts in Cabo Delgado

The coastline of Macomia remains permeable, with the continued movement of ships with jihadists in the region of Quiterajo. Several ships carrying dozens of insurgents have been identified near the fishing village of Mitacata, where they are landing, confirming that the movement of jihadists along the coast between Macomia and the islands of Ibo persists. Organisations on the ground say that sound relations between the armed groups and the population of some localities, namely Bilibiza, prevail. READ MORE