Crisis in Cabo Delgado: A Region Under Siege

This chapter examines the escalating crisis in Cabo Delgado province, Mozambique, as Islamist insurgents intensify their assaults on the town of Palma amidst a lucrative natural gas investment. With over 670,000 displaced and ongoing violence, the government's struggle to control the insurgency is explored, alongside the socio-economic factors fueling local grievances. The chapter also highlights the international implications of the crisis, including connections to global jihadist movements and the urgency for foreign assistance in addressing the deteriorating situation.