Mozambique: Military Personnel Must Remain Ready to Face Growing Sophisticated Threats

What the report says

Mozambican President Daniel Chapo told military personnel to stay prepared for what he described as increasingly complex threats to national security. His remarks came during the 31st Commando Course ceremony at the Special Forces Training School in Nacala, in Nampula province, in northern Mozambique, according to Agencia de Informacao de Mocambique, as republished by AllAfrica.

Chapo said modern defense readiness depends on more than troop numbers and weapons. He pointed to the need for updated equipment, specialized training, intelligence, logistics, secure communications, sound decision-making and familiarity with emerging technologies. In his comments, he cited tools often associated with contemporary warfare, including drones, surveillance systems and artificial intelligence.

The president also urged the graduating commandos to approach their roles with discipline, courage, loyalty and commitment to the country. He said the armed forces should draw on experience gained in operations against Islamist militancy in Cabo Delgado, a northern province that has faced years of insecurity. Chapo added that even if conditions in Cabo Delgado have improved compared with earlier periods, the security forces should avoid complacency and remain on alert.

The speech reflects a broader challenge for Mozambique’s defense establishment: adapting training and operations to a conflict environment shaped by technology, intelligence and rapid decision-making. Background information: Cabo Delgado has been the center of a long-running insurgency, making military preparedness a continuing national concern.