Violence, Rumor, and Elusive Trust in Mocímboa da Praia, Mozambique

The riots of 2005 in Mocímboa da Praia and the current violent attacks Cabo Delgado province have resulted a range unsettling rumors. This article revisits their aftermath to make sense rumors that spread since then, fueling fears violence uncertainty. These disconcerting are especially rich what they tell us about perception political Other narratives materialize following events. way which circulated were believed or discarded draws rough picture local arena. discusses elusive nature trust sudden addresses role relevance as an obstacle creation peaceful relationships.