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

Country: Mozambique Source: REACH Initiative Please refer to the attached file. CONTEXT BETWEEN 12 AND 20 OF APRIL 2026, multiple security incidents linked to the presence and movement of non-state armed groups (NSAGs) were reported across several villages in Nangade District, Cabo Delgado Province, particularly Nkonga, Samora Machel, Namajonda, Muangaz, Litingina and Machava. On 20 April, Nkonga village was attacked with gunfire, after which NSAGs reportedly looted civilian goods and moved towards the south-eastern area of Chitolo village. While no casualties were reported, the attack generated widespread fear among residents of Nkonga and surrounding areas, prompting displacement towards safer locations. Preliminary information indicated around 190 newly arrived families in Mualela, including older people, women and children. Additional arrivals were also reported in Ntamba, Muadi and Ntole, with continued movements from Samora Machel, Nkonga, Namajonda and Machava.1 TOP 3 PRIORITY NEEDS as reported by Key Informants (KIs) in assessed communities Food 95% of KIs In response, the Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM) team of the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) conducted 38 Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) in late April 2026 across the communities of Ntamba and Mualela in Nangade District (see Map 1). This brief presents the main findings of the assessment. Findings are indicative of priority needs in the assessed locations; further details are provided in the Methodology and Limitations section at the end of the document.

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