REFLEXIVE PEACE PRACTICE (RPP) PROJECT

Mozambique experienced mixed governance and security developments during 29 September–5 October 2026. President Daniel Chapo concluded a state visit to Botswana, highlighting stronger bilateral cooperation, plans for air links to Mozambican tourist destinations, and the potential for gas sector investment. The government denied reports of a fuel shortage despite long queues at filling stations, attributing disruptions to logistical constraints during a national holiday weekend. The Catholic Church demanded swift clarification of the June murder of Bishop Osório Citora Afonso, with the Archbishop of Maputo emphasizing that the killing occurred inside the bishop’s own residence. Over 9,000 wooden planks were seized in an illegal logging operation in Mocímboa da Praia.