Archive · 24 Nov 2025
US Aid Cuts Fuel ISIS Resurgence in Mozambique
The US stopped giving money to help Mozambique, one of the poorest countries in Africa.
This money was used to help people, fight bad guys, and make the country better.
After the US stopped, bad guys called ISIS started doing more bad things.
They attacked people, took over places, and made many people leave their homes.
The US used to give a lot of money to help with food, schools, and hospitals, but now that money is gone, and things are getting worse.
Many people are scared, and some have been hurt or kidnapped.
The US is still giving money to help with gas fields, but not to help regular people.
US aid cuts in January 2024 led to a surge in ISIS violence in Mozambique's Cabo Delgado province.
ISIS attacked Mocimboa da Praia in September, beheading dozens and displacing thousands.
ISIS violence in Africa surged by 79% this year, with 11% occurring in Mozambique.
USAID funding, which was crucial for food, education, and healthcare, was significantly reduced.
Aid worker networks collapsed, leaving 93,000 displaced people with fewer services.
- Who
- ISIS militants, US government, Mozambique residents
- What
- US aid cuts leading to ISIS resurgence and increased violence in Mozambique
- When
- January 2024 (aid cuts), September 7, 2024 (ISIS attack)
- Where
- Cabo Delgado province, Mozambique, particularly Mocimboa da Praia and Filipe Nyusi
- Why
- US aid cuts under an executive order from President Donald Trump, leading to reduced counter-extremism efforts and increased ISIS activity
- Country
- Mozambique
- Region
- Cabo Delgado
- ISIS Activity Increase
- 79% globally (Jan-Oct 2024)
- Mozambique's Share of ISIS Violence
- 11% worldwide
- Displaced People in Cabo Delgado
- 93,000