The commercialization of natural gas reserves in Mozambique and Tanzania will remain central to public safety, national security, and political power in both countries in coming years

The conflict in Cabo Delgado has shifted traditional trade arrangements either side of the Ruvuma river. Local merchants in Cabo Delgado now buy mostly manufactured goods in Tanzania, while food is bought domestically, mostly in Pemba

Insurgents attacked a village on the Tanzanian side of the Rovuma river on the night of 20-21 October, taking a number of hostages who were later freed

At least 12 people have been injured by missiles fired from Tanzania into Mozambique in the last week

Insurgents have attacked and burned villages in the Cabo Delgado district of Muidumbe this morning, and the Islamic State has apparently claimed responsibility for attacks in Tanzania