Mozambique is accelerating work on its proposed National Cyber Security Strategy 2026-2030 to address increasingly complex digital threats, including the introduction of specific safeguards against risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI).
Lourino Chemane, chairman of the board of directors of Mozambique's National Institute of Information and Communication Technology (INTIC), announced the move during a panel discussion on cyber security development at the Cybersecurity Days 2026 conference, held last week in Portugal for members of the Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CPLP).
The strategy, first announced earlier this month, is intended to update previous national cyber security guidelines, which focused primarily on foundational measures such as legal protections and incident response capabilities, and did not specifically address AI-related risks.
The new framework will replace Mozambique's National Cyber Security Policy and Implementation Strategy 2021-2025, which established the country's national incident response capability, cyber security governance structures and legal framework for protecting critical information infrastructure.
The latest policy initiative follows a rise in cyber threats. According to data from Mozambique's Ministry of Communications and digital Transformation, the country recorded 36,330 cyberattacks during the first half of 2025.
The trend follows developments in 2024, when 173,770 cyberattacks resulted in 1,061 criminal cases, compared with 912 cases in 2023.
Chemane emphasised the need to strengthen the country's operational cyber security capabilities. Backed by the World Bank and other international partners, the immediate priority is to consolidate the National Computer Security Incident Response Team to ensure an effective response to increasingly sophisticated cyber incidents.
To address the growth in cybercrime, Chemane also highlighted two additional measures: the introduction of mandatory cyber security incident reporting to improve threat mitigation, and the establishment of a National Cyber Security Fund to support strategic initiatives in the sector.
On regional cooperation, Chemane proposed the creation of a joint forum for CPLP cyber security authorities, similar to the existing cooperation framework among the bloc's data protection authorities.
The initiative would seek to align regional positions, facilitate the sharing of institutional expertise and strengthen digital resilience against emerging geopolitical threats, he said.
According to INTIC, Chemane also stressed the importance of implementing regulations under the country's Cyber Security Act, particularly those relating to the protection of critical infrastructure and essential services.
He further called for stronger cooperation among CPLP member states to support coordinated action on issues of digital sovereignty, cyber security and geopolitical challenges linked to the rise of AI technologies.
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