Mozambique Establishes National Centre to Combat Insurgency Threats
What happened
Mozambique established the National Centre for the Prevention and Combating of Terrorism and Violent Extremism in 2025. The center operates under the control of the armed forces and is tasked with looking into issues such as radicalization, finance, and youth unemployment, in addition to operational raids. The center currently relies on approximately 40 seconded staff drawn from the army and police.
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Why it matters
The establishment of the center comes as Mozambique approaches a decade of fighting terrorism in its northeast. The insurgency involves an IS-linked group that uses the name al-Shabaab. Analysts note that the center faces challenges, including jurisdictional disputes and issues such as unpaid soldiers in the province.
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Who's involved
- MozambiqueGeopolitical state where the national center to counter insurgency threats was established.
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Mozambique
country in Southeastern Africa; the current form of Mozambique since 1975
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