Mozambique Security & Energy: Mozambique has formally asked Russia for military help against Islamist militants in Cabo Delgado, with Russia accepting—raising new questions about how security will shape LNG investment and regional stability. Humanitarian Pressure in Cabo Delgado: UN OCHA recorded 12,174 displaced people in June, with women and children making up 79%, while humanitarian funding remains far short of needs. Disaster Tech for Resilience: The AfDB is proposing a Mozambique Drone Center to strengthen disaster risk management, with training and drone systems already delivered through a first project. Agriculture & Food Imports: Mozambique’s agriculture minister says Gaza province can scale vegetable output to replace imports from South Africa, highlighting recovery at Massingir Valley Farms after floods and renewed seed support. Trade & Ports Cooperation: Belarus and Mozambique discussed food security and agricultural mechanisation, including joint logistics using Mozambican ports to export Belarusian goods to Southern Africa. Investment Dispute: Galp has launched ICSID arbitration against Mozambique over a tax dispute tied to its Area 4 Rovuma Basin stake sale, centering on capital gains tax calculations. Regional Labour Fallout Watch: South Africa’s anti-migrant unrest is driving mass departures, with economists warning labour shortages could hit sectors that rely on foreign workers—an issue Mozambique exporters and logistics firms will feel through wider regional demand. Illegal Mining Crackdown (Regional Spillover): South Africa’s Operation PROSPER arrested 121 suspects in Gauteng and seized explosives and equipment, underscoring ongoing cross-border criminal supply chains that can affect Mozambique’s mining and security environment.