Extremism, Blood & Money – Mozambique’s Struggle with ISIS
Mozambique is emerging as a regional hub of Salafi-jihadi activity in Southern Africa. The government has thus far failed to eliminate the threat posed by Islamic State affiliated insurgents in the country’s northern province. The group has, since October 2017, challenged the Mozambican government’s control over Cabo Delgado, a resource-rich province that is seen by many as the foundation for development and future economic growth.