Licangano is a village in the Macomia district, in the province of Cabo Delgado. It is a cold region, often covered in mist.
Since the beginning of the
terrorist attacks, Licangano has remained one of the few villages that has not
been invaded. For this reason, many people from surrounding communities have fled
there in search of refuge.
The village is located about
12 kilometers from the district headquarters.
This week, the security
situation in the districts of Macomia and Muidumbe has worsened. Villages that
had been reoccupied by civilians are once again on the move, as residents
search for safer areas due to the growing presence of insurgents nearby.
In the area between
Licangano and Nguida, terrorists have been roaming the farmland day and night
in search of food. The region is surrounded by a large mountain and dense
vegetation. Residents who once farmed the land have already abandoned their
fields, leaving behind their crops.
On May 9, 2025, the
Mozambican Armed Forces decided to deploy troops to Licangano. However, since
there had never been a military presence in the village and no attacks had
occurred there before, the arrival of soldiers has left residents feeling
threatened. Some families have already started leaving their homes, seeking
shelter in what they consider safer hiding places.
According to locals, they
feel safer without any military or police presence and are calling for the
troops to withdraw so they can live freely. This year, Macomia has been one of
the main targets of attacks, and even the district headquarters is facing a
serious security crisis.
After nine years of conflict
in Cabo Delgado, this is the first time military forces beyond the local
defense units have arrived in Licangano, which explains the population’s deep
mistrust of their presence. BP
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