Journalist Arlindo Chissale missing in Cabo Delgado

Arlindo Chissale, a Mozambican journalist and activist who worked with FRANCE 24 Observers, has been missing since January 7, 2025, in the Cabo Delgado region. The area is plagued by a deadly Islamist insurgency. Chissale had been vocal about topics the Mozambican government sought to suppress, leading friends to believe his activism put him in danger. His disappearance has raised concerns over the safety of journalists in conflict zones.