Ten dead in ‘brutal’ attacks by Isis-linked militants on Mozambique wildlife reserve

A series of attacks by Islamic State-linked extremists in Mozambique's Niassa Reserve have left at least two people dead, displaced over two million people, and halted critical conservation efforts protecting keystone species like lions, elephants, and wild dogs. Local groups warn these attacks mark the second attack in 10 days, following one that killed two anti-poaching scouts, and instill fear among locals as they struggle to protect a vital 4.2m-hectare area crucial for wildlife. With Islamic State Mozambique (al-Shabaab) still active in northern Mozambique, urgent support is needed to restore peace and prevent further displacement of communities already facing significant challenges.