For almost ten years, the Shebab, an Islamist group, have terrorized this region of northern Mozambique. Rich in natural resources, Cabo Delgado nevertheless remains the poorest province in the country. The capture of wealth by the authorities and foreign actors, the violence of the security forces and corruption created the conditions for the emergence of the armed group. First episode of the “Mozambique Exposed” investigation from the consortium coordinated by Forbidden Stories to which RFI contributed.