Conflict Africa

Insurgency in Cabo Delgado

2017 CE – 2026 CE · 9 years

An ISIS-linked insurgency in northern Mozambique that has displaced over 1.3 million people. Despite 5,000 Rwandan troops and private military contractors, the insurgents expanded to 16 of 17 Cabo Delgado districts by 2025.

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Belligerents

The main peoples, kingdoms and states involved.

Mozambique, Rwanda & SADC Forces
Islamic State – Mozambique (ISCAP)

Key moments

Defining events in the Insurgency in Cabo Delgado.

2020 Battle of Mocímboa da Praia
2021 Palma Attack
2025 Rainy Season Offensive

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Events the timeline places between 2017 CE and 2026 CE.

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Image credits8 pictures from Wikimedia Commons

Insurgency in Cabo DelgadoBlookyNapsta · CC BY-SA 4.0
Taï National Parkyakovlev.alexey from Moscow, Russia · CC BY-SA 2.0
Flag of AlgeriaOriginal: National Liberation Front of Algeria Vector: SKopp · Public domain
Rwenzori MountainsNick06 · CC BY-SA 3.0
Flag of AngolaOriginal: Henrique de Carvalho Santos Vector: SKopp · Public domain
War in DarfurSudan location map.svg : NordNordWest Map of Darfur-en.png : User:Пакко This derivative i… · CC BY-SA 3.0
Serengeti National ParkBjørn Christian Tørrissen · CC BY-SA 3.0
Flag of MoroccoDenelson83, Zscout370 · Public domain