Mozambique LNG, in which TotalEnergies holds a 26.5% stake, has called for a formal investigation into alleged human rights abuses reportedly committed by members of Mozambique’s Defence and Security Forces in the Afungi Peninsula, Cabo Delgado, during the summer of 2021.
Following media reports in 2024, the company requested in November that Mozambican authorities investigate the claims to establish the facts.
During his meetings in late January with Mozambique’s new leadership, including President Daniel Chapo, TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanné emphasized the need for the investigation to be conducted in accordance with the rule of law and Mozambique’s sovereignty.
TotalEnergies welcomed the announcement by Mozambique’s Attorney General on March 4, 2025, confirming that a criminal investigation had been launched. Mozambique LNG has pledged full cooperation with authorities.
Additionally, TotalEnergies has requested the Mozambican Commission on Human Rights (CNDH) to conduct an independent inquiry.
On March 25, 2025, the CNDH confirmed its commitment to reviewing all relevant information and ensuring that the rights of all parties are upheld.
The commission also stated that it will closely monitor the judicial investigation to ensure transparency, fairness, and impartiality.
