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05/06/2026

In this week’s Weekly Media Review, insurgents maintain their activity over the southern and central parts of the conflict zone.

We analyse how Mozambique will fund the RSF’s ongoing deployment in Cabo Delgado.

And, will an audit discrepancy in the Mozambique LNG project costs delay operations.

This and more in this week’s Mozambique Weekly Media Review. For more information on 's Information Services, contact us at [email protected].

29/05/2026

In this week’s Weekly Media Review, we assess insurgent activity over three fronts: between the districts of Nangade and Palma districts, Macomia and Mocímboa da Praia and, as well as Namuno and Chiúre.

And, Mozambique’s current economic trajectory appears set for substantial domestic shock due to ongoing volatility in the Middle East.

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27/05/2026

has emerged as one of ’s most promising new oil markets, marked by initial discoveries from Shell’s Graff-1X and TotalEnergies’ Venus-1X. As investor interest grows to explore Namibia’s offshore resources, the country faces pressure to draft legislation that will manage future revenue and safeguard its resources.

As Namibia prepares for its first oil, proposed institutional reforms raise important questions about efficiency, oversight and sustainable resource governance.

22/05/2026

In this week’s Weekly Media Review, insurgents have moved further south in Chiúre District, with the Naparamas confronting the insurgents north of Katapua Village.

Rwanda has changed its narrative regarding funding for its deployment in Mozambique, from threats of withdrawal to “exclusively collaborating with Maputo”.

Mozambican judges have pointed out that there are significant challenges in convicting insurgent suspects.

And, a pattern of political killings targeting Anamola has become more apparent, leading party leaders to call for nationwide protests.

This and more in this week’s Mozambique Weekly Media Review. For more information on 's Information Services, contact us at [email protected].

15/05/2026

In this week’s Weekly Media Review, insurgents persist in southern Cabo Delgado, despite information of security forces deploying to Chiúre Town.

In Macomia District, insurgents targeted a FADM convoy with a ground-based explosive. Footage released by the Islamic State points to an intentional detonation and the use of an IED.

A fuel price hike in Mozambique leads to nationwide strikes and poses a threat of further unrest.

And, LNG developments in Northern Mozambique are once again under scrutiny; this time by a study conducted by the CIP and CDD.

This and more in this week’s Mozambique Weekly Media Review. For more information on 's Information Services, contact us at [email protected].

08/05/2026

In this week’s Weekly Media Review, insurgents made their way south through Ancuabe District, targeting a landmark Catholic Parish and burning several residences in the area.

As xenophobic pressures mount in neighbouring South Africa, tensions rise in Mozambique with rumoured calls to close the borders with South Africa.

And, Mozambique engaged with China to boost relations. Despite rumours on social media, available information provides no confirmation of Chinese military support for Northern Mozambique.

This and more in this week’s Mozambique Weekly Media Review. For more information on 's Information Services, contact us at [email protected].

30/04/2026

In this week’s Weekly Media Review, despite a slight downturn in incidents, insurgent activity persists in the central and northern districts of Cabo Delgado.

We analyse whether female involvement in insurgent logistics is a new form of support.

And, we discuss the Attorney-General’s Report to parliament.

This and more in this week’s Mozambique Weekly Media Review.

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24/04/2026

In this week’s Weekly Media Review, the frequency of insurgent activity is on the rise, while insurgent groups move through the districts of Mueda and Nangade.

We leverage historical data on the insurgency to analyse their current activity, and project their trajectory in the short to medium term.

The increasing insurgent activity poses a risk of once again displacing significant numbers of people from their homes in Cabo Delgado.

And, we unpack the situation with Kenmare to determine if there is a risk of Kenmare following suit with Mozal.

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17/04/2026

In this week’s edition, insurgent activity showed a slight uptick in frequency, although not a significant increase from the average of the past two months.

is also facing a particularly strained economic environment that poses a rising risk of civil unrest.

Issues that contribute to a strained socio-economic landscape include anticipated price hikes and ongoing instability in the civil sector.

Meanwhile, the Council of Ministers approved a decree that formalised the benefits for former presidents, sparking backlash amid the precarious economic environment.

We also reference an article, by the Institute of Security Studies, on how the issue in the Strait of exposes Africa’s fertiliser structural risk as our In-Focus piece.

This and more, in this week’s Mozambique Weekly Media Review. For more information on 's Information Services, contact us at [email protected].

10/04/2026

This week, Focus Group celebrates its 600th edition of the Weekly Media Review.

To mark this milestone, our analysts, who work tirelessly throughout the year to produce an informative and valuable product, have come together to share a message reflecting on the evolution of our coverage of Mozambique, while also thanking our subscribers for their continued support along this journey.

In this week’s edition, funding for the Rwandan deployment in Mozambique remained a prominent news story. To assess ongoing speculation around a potential Rwandan withdrawal, we draw on international relations theories to examine both the identity Rwanda has cultivated and the material benefits it derives from its presence.

The lull in insurgent activity in Cabo Delgado prevails for yet another week.

And, local business communities in Cabo Delgado have voiced concern, alleging economic marginalisation amid TotalEnergies resuming operations at the Afungi site.

This and more, in this week’s Mozambique Weekly Media Review. For more information on 's Information Services, contact us at [email protected].