Protests and strikes continue across the country following the elections in October 2024 and in the lead up to the inauguration of the new government on 15 January. These have resulted in deaths, destruction of property and blockades of roads. Land border crossings into neighbouring countries may be restricted or blocked at short notice. You should keep informed about the situation at and around local airports as access may be blocked by protestors and authorities. Plan sufficient travel time and check your flight status before leaving for the airport. If you need to shelter in place, ensure you have sufficient supplies (cash, water, food, medicines, fuel) as ongoing strikes may lead to supply shortages. Police have used live ammunition, tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse crowds. Avoid all protests and demonstrations, monitor local media for updates and follow the advice of local authorities.

We continue to advise reconsider your need to travel to Mozambique due to the volatile security situation. If you’re already there, you should consider leaving if it’s safe to do so. We also continue to advise do not travel to Cabo Delgado province, Erati and Memba districts of Nampula province due to the extreme threat of terrorism, kidnapping, and ongoing clashes between armed groups and security forces. Terrorists are likely to target areas frequented by foreigners, including where foreign companies operate and where expatriate staff reside. There’s a kidnapping risk across Mozambique. Kidnappings have occurred in Maputo, Beira, Sofala and in Cabo Delgado province (see ‘Safety’).

We advise:

Reconsider your need to travel to Mozambique overall due to the volatile security situation and the threat of terrorism, violent crime and kidnapping.

Higher levels apply in some parts of the country.