Mozambique Security: Mozambique has formally asked Russia for military help to fight ISIS-linked militants in Cabo Delgado, with Russia accepting—raising fresh questions about how security support could affect the region’s gas-linked investment outlook. Humanitarian Pressure: OCHA recorded 12,174 displaced people in Cabo Delgado in June, with women and children making up 79%, while humanitarian funding remains far below needs. Disaster Tech for Industry: The AfDB is backing a Mozambique Drone Center to build national capacity for disaster risk management, with plans to expand drone use into agriculture, infrastructure monitoring and climate adaptation. Migration Governance: South Africa’s Inter-Ministerial Committee on Migration says 53,449 foreign nationals have been processed for deportation or repatriation since mid-June, dominated by Malawians, as regional partners raise safety concerns. Regional Crime & Mining: South Africa’s Operation PROSPER netted 121 suspects in an illegal mining crackdown on the West Rand, seizing explosives, equipment and ammunition—highlighting cross-border criminal supply chains. Agribusiness & Food Supply: Mozambique’s agriculture ministry says Gaza province can scale vegetable production to replace imports, citing recovery at Massingir Valley Farms after flood losses. Digital Infrastructure: Raxio Group is expanding across Africa and has raised its funding pool to $380m while moving into Tanzania, with existing operations including Mozambique. Youth Jobs Reality: A Mozambique-focused study finds many graduates do find work, but often only after years and in informal or lower-quality roles—an issue for skills and employment planning.