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February 05, 2026 – Mozambique –
A correspondent for independent broadcaster STV narrowly escaped an assassination attempt as he was returning to his residence in the Tagarapassi neighbourhood of Chimoio in Manica province, local authorities and press reports confirm. The shooting incident, which occurred on the evening of 4 February 2026, raises serious concerns about the safety of journalists reporting on sensitive local issues.
Carlitos Cadangue, an STV journalist known for covering investigative stories in Manica, was travelling with his young son when two armed attackers in a black pickup truck opened fire on his vehicle. Cadangue and his son were not physically harmed, but multiple bullets struck the car, narrowly missing occupants as they fled the scene unharmed. Cadangue was later reported to be safe and cooperating with local police, who have opened an investigation into the attack.
Preliminary accounts suggest the gunmen may have been acting in retaliation for Cadangue’s reporting, which has included scrutiny of illegal practices in the mining sector and their social, economic, and environmental impact in the region — topics that have drawn both public attention and controversy. Local press freedom groups highlight that Cadangue had previously received warnings and threats in connection with his journalistic work.
The SOICO Group, a major media consortium in Mozambique, condemned the assault as a serious threat to press freedom and journalists’ safety, stating that the attack aimed to intimidate media workers and create a climate of fear that could stifle independent reporting. The organisation demanded a swift, transparent investigation and prosecution of those responsible, emphasising that attacks on journalists undermine democratic discourse and the public’s right to information.
The Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) – Mozambique also denounced the incident, calling for enhanced protections for journalists working in environments marked by economic crime, corruption, and illicit activity. MISA’s chairman stressed that targeting journalists reporting on matters of public interest threatens not only individual safety but broader accountability mechanisms in society.
Human rights advocates and press freedom organisations continue to monitor the case and emphasise the need for Mozambique’s authorities to respond effectively, noting that such attempts on the lives of journalists — even when unsuccessful — can chill media coverage of critical issues and represent a direct threat to freedom of expression.
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