Latest updates: Natural disasters and climate β removed information about Tropical Cyclone Dikeledi. Avoid non-essential travel to Mozambique due to crime, political tensions, civil unrest, kidnapping and terrorism. The security situation can deteriorate at any time. Avoid all travel to the following districts of Cabo Delgado province due to ongoing insurgency by militants:.
Avoid all travel to the following districts of Nampula Province due to an increase in insurgency by militants:. Back to top. Since the general election on October 9, , there have been political tensions and incidents of violence. The situation is volatile and unpredictable in several areas throughout the country. Demonstrations and rallies have occurred across the country, often escalating into violence.
Civil unrest, including confrontations with security forces, is likely to continue. Crime rates have risen during this period of civil unrest.
Temporary roadblocks and road closures can happen with little to no notice, including on roads to airports. Some airlines have cancelled certain flights to Mozambique.
Further travel disruptions are possible. Land border crossings can close without warning. Essential services and supplies may also be disrupted. Militants continue to be active in several northern districts of Cabo Delgado. Violent clashes between militants and security forces occur frequently. Staged attacks against populated areas have targeted both security forces and civilians. Militants have burned villages, raided police stations, and conducted roadside ambushes and attacks with machetes and firearms against residents.
