In Mozambique, armed conflict will intensify in the second half of 2025,enlargementRwanda has been the scene of a number of violent incidents in the country. The violence has been mainly caused by the Islamic State of Mozambique (ISM), which has attacked civilians and continues to clash with Mozambican troops supported by the Rwandan army. Initially concentrated in the province of Cabo Delgado, the clashes have spread to the neighboring province of Nampula, affecting areas previously considered relatively safe. Recently, violence has forced the displacement of approximately 100,000 people, including more than 23,000 who have moved from Mocimboa da Praia to Mueda, adding to the already fragile humanitarian situation inaggravationThe country's armed insurgency has continued in Mozambique since 2017, forcing the displacement of more than 1.3 million people and creating long-term humanitarian challenges in the northern provinces.

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) said that the living conditions of the population in the affected areas are rapidly deteriorating.Warning.The situation is not good for the people of the region. Many families have been displaced through unsafe routes and lack access to basic necessities such as food, water, and medical care. In areas hosting displaced persons, food insecurity is increasing and reception is reaching its limits. Women and girls are particularly vulnerable, with increased risk of exploitation and abuse. Humanitarian organizations are responding to urgent needs, but available resources remain scarce. Mobile clinics have been set up, health and nutrition assistance is being provided, and food aid and food vouchers will be available to thousands of displaced families by the end of October.Delivered.UNHCR will address this situation in 2026.US$38.2 millionThe company estimates that it will need to

Mozambique has substantial gas reserves in the area where the clashes are taking place, and attempts by foreign companies to exploit these resources are causing serious concern. on November 18, 2025, the European Center for Constitutional and Human Rights (ECCHR) filed a war crimes complaint against the French energy company Total Energies on the grounds of complicity in thelawsuitfiled a lawsuit against the company. The lawsuit is based on acts of torture and killing of civilians by a Joint Task Force (JTF) sent to guard a gas mining facility, which was allegedly funded by Total Energies The JTF was composed of Mozambican troops and allegedly tortured and killed civilians after an attack by the ISM The JTF is made up of Mozambican troops. According to internal documents, Total Energies was allegedly aware that these acts were taking place, but continued to support them. Total Energies denies these claims, stating that its employees left the area in April 2021 and returned there again in November 2021, when the attacks took place.Description.The company is doing so.

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Cabo Delgado Province, Mozambique (Photo:) Voice of America / Wikimedia Commons [Public domain])