Mozambique

Humanitarian needs in Mozambique continue to be driven by armed conflict and climate shocks particularly in Cabo Delgado province.

In 2024, renewed violence in Cabo Delgado displaced nearly 200,000 people in the first five months alone – more than in the previous three years combined. At least half a million people remain displaced, the majority of whom are women and children, with the highest concentrations in Pemba, Metuge, and Macomia. An additional 610,000 returnees in conflict-affected areas remain highly vulnerable. 

The country is one of the most vulnerable to extreme weather in Africa, regularly exposed to cyclones, floods, and droughts. In 2024, a severe El Niño-induced drought led to a sharp increase in food insecurity, affecting 1.8 million people.

People in Mozambique are still recovering from two consecutive cyclones that made landfall within a few weeks. In December 2024, Tropical Cyclone Chido caused widespread destruction, affecting more than 350,000 people – leading to a Flash Appeal. Just weeks later, in January 2025, Tropical Cyclone Dikeledi affected nearly 390,000 people.

In 2025, 5 million people require life-saving and life-sustaining humanitarian assistance across Mozambique. 

The displaced and returnees in conflict-affected districts particularly Macomia, Mocímboa da Praia, Nangade, and Quissanga lack access to basic services and stable livelihoods. 

People in drought-affected areas require urgent interventions to address food insecurity, nutrition, and access to clean water and sanitation. The damage caused by Tropical Cyclones Chido and Dikeledi has left thousands of families without adequate shelter, disrupted healthcare services, and severely affected public infrastructure. Restoring these essential services and providing emergency relief will remain a critical priority throughout 2025.

In 2025, the UN and its humanitarian partners need US$708 million to address the most urgent needs of more than 3 million people. The response will prioritize vulnerable groups, including children, women and girls, people with disabilities, and older people affected by conflict and climate crisis-related disasters. The response will focus on addressing the needs of displaced people and returnees in Cabo Delgado, people in drought-affected areas and cyclone-affected communities in Nampula province.

The plan aims to strengthen local capacities and complement the Government’s efforts to respond to the ongoing crisis.