Rapid Needs Assessment (RNA) Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM) - Montepuez District, Cabo Delgado, Mozambique, April 2026

Country: Mozambique Source: REACH Initiative Please refer to the attached file. CONTEXT On 5 May 2026, at around 15:00, an attack by non-state armed groups (NSAGs) was reported in Nacuja village, Ancuabe District, Cabo Delgado Province, near the border with Montepuez. According to the alert, NSAGs reportedly burned an unknown number of houses, looted civilian property and killed one civilian. A confrontation between NSAGs and Naparama was also reported, resulting in two Naparama members killed. The attack triggered widespread fear-driven displacement, with residents fleeing Nacuja and nearby villages, including Nacaca and Campire, towards safer areas.1 Preliminary information indicated that around 500 displaced families arrived in Namanhumbire on 5 May, where they were gathering near the community leader’s meeting point and receiving immediate support from residents. Older people, women and children were reported to make up the majority of the displaced population requiring urgent support. Local authorities were reportedly conducting registration, while displacement was still ongoing. In response, the RRM team of the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) conducted 15 KIIs on May 8 across Namanhumbir Adminstrative Post in Montepuez District. This brief presents the main findings of the assessment.

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