Maputo, Mozambique – Mozambique’s President Filipe Nyusi announced that the country is still dealing with terrorism in the northern region, despite achieving relative stability. Speaking at the 13th Ordinary Session of the Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CPLP) Parliamentary Assembly in Maputo, Nyusi described terrorism as a persistent “cancer” but emphasized that the situation has improved significantly since its peak between 2020 and 2021.
Nyusi reported that Mozambican government forces, supported by the Southern African Military Mission (SAMIM) and the Rwandan army, have successfully expelled armed groups from all villages they once controlled. This military success has allowed displaced populations to return home, and the government has begun rebuilding infrastructure destroyed by insurgents.
Expressing gratitude for the solidarity and humanitarian aid provided by CPLP countries, Nyusi highlighted the critical support for combatting terrorism in Cabo Delgado. He also discussed the progress made in ending armed conflicts with the former Mozambican National Resistance (Renamo) guerrilla. The Disarmament, Demobilisation, and Reintegration (DDR) agreement has led to the disarmament and demobilization of over 5,000 Renamo fighters, with efforts underway to integrate them into social security systems.
After addressing the CPLP assembly, Nyusi held a bilateral meeting with Portuguese Parliament Speaker Aguiar-Branco to discuss shared defense experiences and the promotion of democracy and the rule of law. The CPLP session will continue with discussions on electoral processes, strategy, legislation, economy, environment, cooperation, and cultural initiatives, along with meetings of CPLP parliaments’ women’s and youth networks.
