The Constitutional Council is expected to make an announcement on or around the 23 December regarding the Presidential election results. Protests are taking place across Mozambique, and you should be prepared for significant disruption across the country from 16 December.
The unrest has resulted in deaths, destruction of property and blockades of roads, including to and from airports. Land border crossings into neighbouring countries may be restricted or blocked at short notice.
Pay close attention to your surroundings, stay away from crowds, monitor local media and minimise unnecessary movements. Be prepared for disruptions to essential services, transport and major routes.
We 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:
Exercise a high degree of caution in Mozambique overall due to the threat of terrorism, violent crime and kidnapping.
Higher levels apply in some parts of the country.
