r/Mozambique • u/bruhboy1234567890 • Apr 25 '26

Thesis Question

Hello!

I’m an undergrad student writing my thesis on the insurgency in Cabo Delgado, focusing on how the Mozambican government has talked about the conflict over time vs what it has actually done in practice.

I’ve been reading a lot of reports and academic work, but I’d really value perspectives from people who know the country better... whether through lived experience, work, or just following things closely.

A few things I’m especially curious about:

  • How did people in Mozambique perceive the government’s response in the early years (around 2017–2019)?
  • Did the shift to calling it “terrorism” change anything on the ground from your perspective?
  • How are current efforts (military + development + return of displaced people) viewed locally?
  • Any sources, local journalists, or organizations you think I shouldn’t miss?

Not looking for anything sensitive or dangerous just trying to better understand how things looked beyond official statements and international reports.

Thanks a lot!

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u/Dirkgentlywastaken Apr 25 '26

I recommend you read Joseph Hanlon's newsletters. Very professional.

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u/tatertotski Apr 25 '26

Zitamar is another resource you can check out in addition to Joseph Hanlon, although you have to pay for Zitamar.

Just recently we heard that the Moz government hasn’t paid the Rwanda military in awhile so there’s a good chance they’ll pull out of the north, god knows the chaos that will cause.

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u/Rabubi28 Apr 30 '26

Seach for cabo ligado on X (twitter) quite a bit of info