Country: Mozambique Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Please refer to the attached Infographic. Mozambique continued facing overlapping humanitarian challenges in June 2026, including conflict-related displacement in Cabo Delgado,…
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Country: Mozambique
Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
Please refer to the attached Infographic.
Mozambique continued facing overlapping humanitarian challenges in June 2026, including conflict-related displacement in Cabo Delgado, the impacts of flooding, and growing concerns over drought and disease outbreaks.
Conflict-related displacement continued to drive humanitarian needs in Cabo Delgado Province. In June, approximately 12,174 people were displaced, bringing the total number of displaced people since the beginning of the year to 26,184. Movements remained largely localized within districts or to neighboring districts and were often recurrent in nature. Women and children accounted for 79% of the displaced people in June, while protection partners reported concerns related to family separation, gender-based violence, loss of documentation, and psychosocial distress. Although monthly displacement figures remained below 2025 levels for most of the year, the increase recorded in the last two months underscored the fragility of the security environment.
Humanitarian needs in conflict-affected areas continued to exceed available resources. The 2026 Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan requires US$348 million to address the most urgent needs of populations affected by conflict in northern Mozambique. By the middle of the year, donors had contributed US$116 million, representing 34 per cent of requirements. While funding has enabled the continuation of critical assistance, disparities remain across sectors. Funding disparities continued to affect the response, with only four sectors exceeding 30 per cent coverage: WASH (61%), Shelter/NFIs (48%), Health (50%) and Protection (37%). Coverage remained particularly low in Education (8%), Logistics (8%), Nutrition (11%), CCCM (19%) and FSL (21%). Funding shortfalls risk leaving vulnerable households without adequate support to meet their most urgent needs.
Communities affected by severe flooding earlier this year continued to face significant challenges. More than 417,000 people (67%) received some form of assistance, largely through food assistance, shelter and WASH interventions, against an estimated 620,000 people requiring support. While humanitarian assistance helped address immediate needs, recovery efforts remain critical in areas where livelihoods, agricultural production and essential infrastructure have yet to fully recover.
The Mozambique Institute of Meteorology has forecast below-average rainfall associated with El Niño between October 2026 and January 2027. In anticipation of the projected impacts on food security, agriculture and livelihoods, FAO and WFP launched their first joint anticipatory action appeal. Districts in Gaza Province, including Mapai, Massangena, Chigubo, Chicualacuala and Massingir, which were among the areas most affected by recent flooding, are now expected to face heightened drought-related risks, while Maputo City is being monitored for potential impacts.
Disease preparedness remained a priority as the cholera situation improved. Since September 2025, Mozambique has recorded more than 9,000 cases, with Nampula, Tete and Cabo Delgado accounting for most infections. The number of new cases continued to decline during June, reflecting a significant reduction in transmission compared with the peak of the outbreak. To strengthen preparedness for future outbreaks, the Emergency Relief Coordinator approved a Cholera Anticipatory Action Framework for Mozambique, which will enable early action in areas at risk before transmission escalates. Mozambique remains at a low alert level regarding the Ebola outbreak in the region and continues to monitor developments closely in coordination with health authorities and partners.
By mid-year, the Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan (HNRP) is 29 per cent funded out of the total requirements related to conflict and floods. Pooled funding mechanisms accounted for the majority of contributions, providing US$102.8 million, including the Mozambique Humanitarian Fund (US$83.3 million) and the Central Emergency Response Fund (US$14.5 million).
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