Mozambique – Conflict and violence in Cabo Delgado and Nampula affecting civilians - Situation Report #1, As of 10 October 2025 [EN/PT]
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Key Highlights
- Violence continues to cause widespread displacement and disruption across multiple districts.
- Recent NSAG attacks have triggered school closures, disrupted education services, and heightened humanitarian needs in shelter, WASH, and protection.
- Some 39,643 people displaced, with women and children comprising 80% of those affected.
- Humanitarian actors are mobilizing rapid responses despite insecurity and funding constraints.
- Coordination among clusters and authorities is improving, but critical gaps persist in ensuring access and timely assistance for displaced populations.
Situation Overview
Non-State armed group attacks have spread across Cabo Delgado, and crossed over to Erati and Memba in Nampula Provonce, triggering renewed waves of displacement, including of people who had returned home following earlier displacement, and exacerbating humanitarian needs. According to ACLED, a total of 62 incidents have occurred in Cabo Delgado during the period 1 September to 6 October.
Between 22 September and 6 October, displacement affected 39,643 people, of whom over 22,000 are children and approximately 11,000 are women. IOM-DTM reports that food, shelter, non-food items, and protection remain the most urgent needs across affected areas. The districts affected include: Balama, Chiure, Mocimboa da Praia, Memba and Montepuez.
Additionally, on 9 and 10 October, NSAG attacks in Nangade district in Cabo Delgado and Erati district in Nampula caused new displacements and disrupted humanitarian operations. In Erati, Odinepa village was attacked, forcing residents to flee into nearby bush areas. In Nangade, the district capital was attacked, resulting in one death, looting of food supplies, and the burning of a church. Later, gunfire was reported in Napala village, Chiúre district, prompting further displacement. NSAG movements were observed near the Lúrio River in Nampula. Due to the deteriorating security situation, UN agencies have suspended the Joint Response Plan (JRP) activities scheduled for 11 October in Nangade.