Insurgents linked to the Islamic State group killed four civilians in an attack on the town of Macomia, Mozambique, local officials and residents reported on Monday. This continues a recent surge of attacks in the Cabo Delgado province, impacting ongoing development projects.

• At least 6,200 people have been killed since the insurgency began in 2017, according to ACLED.
• The attack occurred near a large military base for Rwandan forces, who have supported the Mozambican army since 2021.
• The incident follows Doctors Without Borders' suspension of medical activities in Mocimboa da Praia due to escalating violence, impacting the stalled TotalEnergies $20-billion liquefied natural gas project.