Macomia
Macomia | |
|---|---|
  Macomia Location of Macomia in Mozambique | |
| Coordinates: 12°14′16″S 40°07′08″E / 12.2377076°S 40.1189802°E | |
| Country |  Mozambique |
| Province | Cabo Delgado Province |
| District | Macomia District |
| Control |  Islamic State – Central Africa Province (since May 10; temporary control)[1] |
| Population (2012)[2] | |
| • Total | 35,682 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
Macomia is a city located in the Cabo Delgado Province in northern Mozambique. It is the seat of the eponymous Macomia District.
In May 10 2024, one day after SANDF elements withdrew from the area, Islamic State affiliated terrorists are carrying out a major attack in the city of Macomia. They blocked access from Awasse and Pemba. Chinavane (airfield area) and Nanga have been under fire since early morning (4:00 AM), while the town has been entirely occupied by ISCAP terrorists according to civilians who have now fled into nearby forested areas.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Cabo Delgado on Twitter (X)" – via Twitter.
- ^ "Perfil do Distrito de Macoma Província de Cabo Delgado" (PDF). Ministério da Administração Estatal e Função Pública. 2014. Archived from the original (PDF) on 23 November 2018. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
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