Mozambique

Coastal women in East Africa are adapting to changing ocean conditions by building new livelihoods through conservation-based businesses like restaurant construction, mangrove restoration, and coral reef protection. These efforts aim to address climate change, overfishing, and declining ocean health while creating sustainable income sources.

South African billionaire Robert Gumede's consortium acquired Tongaat Hulett, a struggling sugar producer, and plans to transform it into an energy and biofuel company by leveraging sugarcane by-products for electricity, medical oxygen, and ethanol. The strategy includes expanding grower networks, creating jobs, and advocating for government policies to support biofuel adoption in southern Africa.

The EU's ban on Russian gas creates opportunities for African gas exports from Algeria, Nigeria, Mozambique, and Senegal to gain long-term access to European markets.

Mozambique has begun refining its own graphite using a new Chinese-built plant, with production output doubling forecasts as the country enters the global battery supply chain.

TotalEnergies has restarted its $20 billion Mozambique LNG project, four years after an insurgency halted it, with a target of first gas in 2029.

Zimbabwe's ambassador to Mozambique and Eswatini, Victor Matemadanda, has died. He was also a Zanu PF political commissar.

Sexual violence is increasing in Mozambique's Cabo Delgado province as conflict between Islamist militants and government forces persists. The region, rich in natural resources, has seen years of attacks and military reprisals, with women and girls bearing the brunt of the violence.

The Hakki Pikki people stranded in Mozambique are returning to India with assistance from the High Commission of India in Mozambique, which helped them obtain necessary documents.

Mozambique Police are accused of using spy networks to target government critics. The allegations suggest surveillance tactics are being used against individuals critical of the government.

Mozambique's criminal police face accusations of using spy networks to target government critics, with civil society groups reporting abductions and killings by security forces. The National Criminal Investigation Service (Sernic) is under investigation for alleged political involvement.

Chester County appointed Michele DiCaprio as the new director of the Department of Voter Services following controversy around the 2025 election. DiCaprio previously worked as a foreign service officer with USAID in Mozambique, focusing on democracy and governance. She holds degrees from Indiana University and the Fletcher School at Tufts University.

Migrants in South Africa clashed with police in Durban over delays in their deportation, as thousands of Malawians and others await repatriation. South African authorities have established formal deportation processes, identifying 1,876 undocumented migrants for removal, amid a broader crackdown on illegal immigration.

Arlindo Chissale, a journalist and activist, disappeared on January 7, 2025, in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique, a region affected by a deadly Islamist insurrection. He was in contact with the FRANCE 24 Observers team and discussed topics the Mozambican government sought to suppress.

The HIV drug Lenacapavir, offering over 99% protection and administered twice yearly, is set for mass rollout in Southern Africa. The treatment has been approved after years of research and will be distributed across South Africa, Zambia, Eswatini, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, and Mozambique.

An Islamist group has terrorized Mozambique's northern Cabo Delgado province for nearly a decade. Despite the region's natural resources like rubies, timber, and natural gas, it remains the poorest in the country, with exploitation, corruption, and alleged security force abuses fueling the insurgency.

In May, Ancuabe district in northern Mozambique was repeatedly attacked by the Islamic State Mozambique (ISM), leading to more than 15,000 people being displaced due to violence and fear of further attacks.

An international investigation reveals that dozens of opposition members and journalists have been abducted or killed in Mozambique since the 2024 general elections. The report implicates figures linked to the ruling party Frelimo and Mozambican security forces in targeting government critics, with authorities failing to investigate the violence.

ExxonMobil’s gas project is projected to boost Mozambique’s economy by over 4% annually once production begins in four years, with Standard Bank estimating $150 billion in tax revenue over 30 years. The project, alongside TotalEnergies’ $20 billion initiative, aims to position Mozambique as a liquefied natural gas supplier amid global supply disruptions. However, progress depends on stability in northern Mozambique, where an armed insurgency has caused delays.

South Africa’s president, Cyril Ramaphosa, acknowledged rising tensions over illegal migration and xenophobic attacks, vowing to address concerns about unemployment and strained public services. Anti-migrant groups have set a June 30 deadline for illegal immigrants to leave, while incidents like the recent Mossel Bay attacks highlight ongoing violence against foreigners.

Mozambique's bold move is presented as a catalyst for a new era in African resource sovereignty. The article highlights Africa's historical pattern of exporting wealth while importing its future.

Health care providers in South Africa and Mozambique report that the cancellation or redirection of U.S. PEPFAR funding under the Trump administration has endangered vulnerable people and resulted in loss of lives. The changes to U.S. foreign aid have impacted AIDS workers in Africa.

Cancellation or redirection of U.S. PEPFAR funding under the Trump administration has endangered vulnerable people and cost lives in South Africa and Mozambique, according to health care providers in those regions.

Cancellation or redirection of U.S. PEPFAR funding under the Trump administration has endangered vulnerable people and cost lives in South Africa and Mozambique, according to health care providers.

Mozambique will take a 15% stake in domestic mining ventures and ban exports of non-processed minerals to prioritize local processing. The policy aligns with similar moves in other African nations, including DR Congo and Zimbabwe, to increase government control over critical minerals like graphite, gold, copper, titanium, and tantalum. Experts warn that smelting and refining could introduce volatility into the value chain.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will send special envoys across Africa to address diplomatic tensions caused by recent attacks on migrants. The violence, linked to unemployment and inequality, has prompted several nations to issue security advisories or evacuate citizens, while South Africa implemented a 'First Safe Country' asylum policy.

African migrants in South Africa are fleeing xenophobic violence, seeking shelter in community halls as mobs demand they leave the country. Many from Malawi and Mozambique spent nights in mountains and bush before reaching safety.

S&P warns that the Middle East conflict is straining Africa's energy and food systems, risking credit ratings and economic stability. Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz have blocked fuel and fertilizer exports, threatening import-dependent nations like Madagascar, Benin, Mozambique, and Guinea. Fuel cost hikes have already sparked protests in countries such as Comoros and Kenya.

Violence against migrants in South Africa has intensified, with Mozambique reporting five citizens killed in anti-migrant attacks. Ghana repatriated hundreds of nationals following similar actions by Nigeria, while Kenya, Malawi, Lesotho, and Zimbabwe warned citizens to avoid outdoor activities due to the violence. Al Jazeera attributes the surge to inequality, unemployment, and political narratives blaming foreigners for resource competition.

Mozambique reported five citizens killed in xenophobic attacks in South Africa, prompting 300 Mozambicans to return home over the weekend.

Five Mozambique nationals were killed in xenophobic attacks in South Africa, with about 800 others caught up in violence in Mossel Bay. The Mozambican government linked the deaths to anti-immigration protests sweeping the country.

A medical facility in Mozambique, operated by an Italian Catholic association, provides a long-term perspective on the AIDS epidemic. Over 10 percent of Mozambique's population lives with HIV.

Mozambique is experiencing deadly violence against opposition politicians. The government attributes the incidents to isolated cases, while opposition groups and civil society claim they reflect a pattern of politically motivated assassinations.

Health workers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are struggling to contain a deadly Ebola outbreak, with at least 160 lives feared lost. A diplomatic rift is widening between the European Union and Mozambique over halted security funding for Rwandan troops in Cabo Delgado. Meanwhile, African animation is gaining global attention as studios and creators invest in original stories from the continent.

Mozambique is considering swapping its dollar-denominated debt for yuan-denominated debt in talks with China. This move could help Mozambique reduce its debt burden and improve its economic ties with China. The negotiations are part of a broader effort by Mozambique to restructure its debt

Fitch Ratings downgraded Mozambique's credit rating due to a probable bond default. Mozambique missed a $119 million payment on a Credit Suisse loan, marking the second such default in two months.

Scientists have discovered a significant tectonic boundary beneath Mozambique and Tanzania, indicating Africa is splitting into two. This geological event could reshape the continent's landscape over thousands of years.

Scientists have discovered a massive tectonic boundary beneath Mozambique and Tanzania, indicating that Africa is slowly splitting into two. This geological process, involving the East African Rift, could eventually lead to the separation of the continent into two distinct landmasses.

Fitch predicts Mozambique will restructure its debt prior to finalizing a new agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The article references an aerial photo of Maputo, Mozambique's capital, taken in 2025.