Arlindo Chissale, a Mozambican journalist and political activist, disappears on January 7, 2025, in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique, a region affected by a deadly Islamist insurgency. The reports say Chissale had been in contact with France 24’s Observers team and had spoken publicly about issues that his friends and loved ones describe as sensitive or critical of the Mozambican government.
In the days before his disappearance, the accounts describe signs that his safety was at risk. His friends contend that his activities and willingness to raise topics the government preferred not to be discussed may have contributed to the danger he faced. The other report adds that Chissale’s loved ones suspect the Mozambican security forces may be involved, based on the circumstances surrounding his disappearance and the lack of information about his whereabouts.
The two outlets agree on the basic timeline and location of the disappearance and on the concerns raised by those close to Chissale, but they do not provide confirmed details of who is responsible or where he is currently being held, if at all.
