Mozambique

South Africa is advocating for Africa-wide migration discussions amid violent anti-immigrant protests forcing migrants to leave and causing diplomatic tensions. The country seeks to address broader migration issues after a deadly migrant crossing in Ceuta and rejected a proposal to single out its migration crisis at the African Union. Talks will occur at a Southern African Development Community summit involving Malawi, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe.

The Mozambican government has expressed concern over a new wave of fuel shortages in several parts of the country, following a previous crisis in April and May.

Mozambique's Parliament approved Law No. 8/2025 on 12 December 2025, which introduced new customs and tax procedure codes effective 1 January 2026. The law modifies tax application for traveller allowances, taxing only the difference between an item’s value and a specified threshold.

A South African investor group, Vision Sugar, is seeking to acquire Illovo Sugar, a move that would consolidate control of Africa's sugar, ethanol, and bioenergy markets under a single entity. The potential $800 million to $1.1 billion deal, involving Tongaat Hulett and Illovo, aims to create a regional monopoly in southern Africa, with discussions already initiated with Associated British Foods, Illovo's parent company.

The US State Department acknowledged an error in a map shown at the AIDS 2026 conference that incorrectly labeled six African countries, including misplacing Nigeria as landlocked and Mozambique in the Horn of Africa. The error was attributed to a hastily altered slide by a team member, with critics linking it to staff cuts and restructuring under President Trump.

A US government map of Africa mislabeled all countries during a State Department presentation at the AIDS 2026 conference in Rio de Janeiro, sparking online criticism. The map, which included an AI watermark from OpenAI, incorrectly placed Nigeria in the Sahara Desert, Mozambique in the Horn of Africa, and Ivory Coast on the continent's eastern side. The State Department acknowledged responsibility, attributing the error to a team member who hastily edited the slide deck.

The US State Department mislabeled every country on an Africa map during a global AIDS conference in Brazil, with errors including Nigeria being shown as landlocked and Mozambique misplaced. The map, potentially created using OpenAI tools, was criticized as disrespectful and highlighted concerns about the US global health strategy's accuracy. The incident coincides with reports on the public health impact of Trump administration cuts to PEPFAR and reduced funding for South Africa.

A Trump administration slideshow at an AIDS conference in Rio de Janeiro displayed a mislabeled map of Africa, incorrectly placing Nigeria, Ivory Coast, and Mozambique. The State Department acknowledged responsibility but did not apologize to African partners, amid broader cuts to USAID and foreign aid under the administration.

Lourenço do Rosário, a Mozambican academic, warned that previous peace agreements failed due to being overly politicized, urging against politicizing the inclusive national dialogue to foster trust among Mozambicans.

Pakistan’s passport ranking dropped to 101st globally, remaining the fourth-worst in the world according to the Henley Passport Index. Visa-free access decreased from 30 to 29 countries, with Cape Verde Islands, Mozambique, and Qatar revoking visa-free or visa-on-arrival access this year.

28 Indian crew members onboard a Mozambique-flagged vessel are safe after an attack in Iranian territorial waters, as confirmed by the Indian Embassy.

Mozambican President Daniel Chapo states the government has rejected international proposals aimed at increasing the cost of living. The proposals originated from international partners.

Clashes between police officers and local residents in the Topuito region of Larde district, Nampula province, northern Mozambique, resulted in at least four injuries. The incident occurred on Wednesday in the area.

Tony Blair met President Daniel Chapo in Maputo to discuss investment and governance reforms. Blair endorsed Mozambique's growth potential in energy, mining, agriculture, and tourism, with his TBI organization training officials on the Mphanda Nkuwa hydropower project.

A group believed to be Islamist terrorists burned four houses in Intutupue village, Ancuabe district, northern Mozambique. The group has been active in Cabo Delgado province since 2017.

Mozambique aims to make a final investment decision by mid-2026 on a $30 billion onshore liquefied natural gas (LNG) project led by ExxonMobil in the Rovuma Basin. The Rovuma LNG development in Area 4 is planned to produce 18 million tonnes of LNG annually, with first gas exports expected around 2030.

The Airports of Mozambique recorded a negative share capital of 857 million meticais (13.4 million US dollars) in 2025, leading to uncertainty about its operational continuity, as reported by Deloitte, an American financial consulting firm.

Mozambique's Cabo Delgado province requires humanitarian aid for 900,000 people, according to an alarm raised by Agenzia Fides. The situation is described as a new crisis in the region.

Portugal announced a €500 million (about US$573 million) credit line to incentivize Portuguese corporate investment in Mozambique during the 6th Portugal-Mozambique summit in Porto in December 2025. The funding is a state-backed de-risking tool, not a direct cash transfer to Maputo.

Africa's youth are entering the labor market in large numbers annually, with over half a million young people joining the workforce each year in Mozambique alone. However, the jobs they find may not align with their initial expectations.

South Africa has deported or repatriated over 53,000 African immigrants in a month-long crackdown, with most from Malawi, amid violent anti-immigrant protests and rising tensions. The government set up temporary immigration centers in Durban and Musina, while President Cyril Ramaphosa announced plans to strengthen border security and immigration enforcement.

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) recorded 12,174 displaced persons in June due to Islamist terrorism in Cabo Delgado, northern Mozambique. The displacement is linked to ongoing violence in the region since 2017.

Two Mozambican nationals were killed in xenophobic attacks by South African citizens targeting black Africans. The incidents are reported without specifying the exact location of the attacks.

South African authorities seized drugs valued at three million rand (183,000 US dollars) along the border with Mozambique over the past month.

A German company is developing animal-free medical tests, India is using a millennia-old tradition to stay cool, and Mozambique is utilizing bottle-based construction. These initiatives highlight eco-friendly advancements in healthcare, cooling methods, and sustainable building.

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.