Mozambique

  Firming Up Control Over Cabo Delgado Mozambique’s armed forces have been successful in securing a stronger hold over the northern province of Cabo Delgado, an area that has been a hotbed of rebel activity for several years. The Chief of Staff of Mozambique's armed forces, Joaquim Rivas Mangrasse, made this announcement during a briefing with the president of Mozambique, Filipe Nyusi, in the central province of Tete. Significant Blow to Rebel Forces The elimination of the country's leading terrorist, Mozambican Bonomade Machude Omar, was highlighted as a major victory by Mangrasse. Omar, who was considered the leader of the radical Islamic State group in Mozambique, was on the list of "global terrorists" by the United States and targeted by European Union sanctions. His death on August 25 was a result of "Golpe Duro II", a military operation led by the Mozambique army. Persistent Conflict in Cabo Delga...

Norwegian Aid to Support Vulnerable Groups in Conflict-Ridden Cabo Delgado The government of Norway has pledged a substantial sum of $3.2 million to intensify aid initiatives in Mozambique's conflict-affected province, Cabo Delgado. The funding will be directed through the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) to introduce social projects specifically designed to aid groups that have been made vulnerable due to the ongoing conflict in the region. The AKF plans to incorporate these additional measures over a 12-month period into existing initiatives that are aimed at improving food security and economic resilience. Targeting Youth, Women, and Disadvantaged Individuals The projects will have a particular focus on youth, women, and other disadvantaged individuals, demonstrating a strong emphasis on gender and diversity. There are two main categories into which these initiatives fall: education and teaching efforts at the Bilibiza...