Situation Room
Country Profile · Southern Africa
Mozambique
ISCAP insurgency continues in Cabo Delgado; LNG projects under phased return. Cyclone exposure high on the coast.
- Capital
- Maputo
- Region
- Southern Africa
- Population
- 33.9M
Overall Risk Score
3.5
/ 5
High
ISCAP activity in Cabo Delgado
Threat breakdown
Category ratings
Terrorism
High
Political instability
Moderate
Conflict zones
High
Maritime security
Moderate
Cyber threats
Moderate
Travel risk
High
Travel advice
Reconsider travel — essential only
Only essential travel with a security plan, journey management, close protection or armed escort where appropriate, and pre-agreed evacuation options.
Latest incidents
Recent activity
High· Terrorism
9h ago
ISCAP raid on village in Cabo Delgado
Macomia district
Insurgent group struck settlement overnight; property burned and residents displaced. LNG project security posture remains at heightened.
Critical· Natural disaster
21h ago
Cyclone makes landfall on Mozambique coast
Nampula province
Category 4 system made landfall overnight. Widespread infrastructure damage; humanitarian response ramping up. Air corridors under assessment.
Security recommendations
Operating guidance
- Avoid predictable patterns of movement; vary routes and timings around government, security and diplomatic facilities.
- Hold movement to and within conflict-affected provinces; require pre-cleared journey management for any essential travel.
- All inbound personnel should complete a pre-travel security briefing and carry 24/7 duty-of-care contact protocols.
- Vet drivers, accommodation and local partners through in-country due diligence; refresh annually.
- Maintain a written crisis management plan aligned to INGO ADVISORY response playbooks; rehearse twice a year.
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