Southern Mozambique is once again confronting the brutal calculus of climate vulnerability after Tropical Storm Gezani tore into the coast of Inhambane Province, leaving a trail of destruction across towns, rural districts and vital infrastructure. In the provincial capital of Inhambane and the neighbouring city of Maxixe, electricity has been cut off, and movement remains severely restricted. Roads are obstructed by fallen trees and debris, while high-voltage power lines lie twisted along waterlogged streets. With no immediate prospect of restoring…

After months of a tug-of-war that appeared destined to end in divorce, the Mozambican Football Federation (FMF) has been forced into a climbdown, against the wishes of its own internal structure. In the end, common sense — or political expediency — prevailed, and Mozambican coach Chiquinho Conde is set to renew his contract for a further year, with the urgency dictated by the competitive calendar. Led by Feizal Sidat, the FMF seems to have overlooked a fundamental reality of the…

The future of Mozambique’s national football team head coach, Chiquinho Conde, is delicately poised, with his contract officially set to expire on 31 January, placing one of the country’s most successful football figures in recent history on uncertain ground. The Mozambican Football Federation (FMF) has formally notified Conde that his contract is coming to an end, while insisting it is under no pressure to make an immediate decision on whether to renew it. Yet beyond the federation’s headquarters, public debate…

After years of uncertainty, anticipation has finally given way to action. Mozambique’s flagship liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Cabo Delgado was officially resumed on Thursday, marking a significant milestone for the country’s energy sector and its broader economic recovery. The Mozambique LNG project, located in the Afungi peninsula of Palma district and developed in Area 1 of the Rovuma Basin, is led by French oil major TotalEnergies. The resumption was announced during a ceremony attended by government officials, project…

Mozambican authorities have called for the immediate evacuation of people living in low-lying areas of the districts of Magude, Manhiça, Xinavane and Ilha Josina Machel, following a deterioration in hydrological conditions caused by heavy rainfall in recent days. The Save River is on alert, with water levels rising steadily. In total, seven national river basins remain under alert. Although water discharges from some dams have begun to slow, the risk of flooding remains high due to the large volumes of…

Mozambique’s President, Daniel Francisco Chapo, has called for the immediate prioritisation of rescue operations to save lives and prevent further loss of life as floods continue to affect large parts of the country. Speaking during a meeting with the National Institute for Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (INGD) and partner organisations involved in rescue efforts in flood-hit areas of southern and central Mozambique, President Chapo stressed that “the priority is to save lives”. Earlier on the same day, the Head…

At least 27 people have died as a result of heavy rains currently affecting Mozambique’s central province of Manica, according to updated figures released on Saturday afternoon. Most of the deaths were caused by lightning strikes and by people being swept away by floodwaters. The worst-affected districts so far are Chimoio, Gondola, Sussundenga, Vanduzi and Macate. The information was disclosed during a meeting of the Emergency Operations Committee (COE), attended by the Minister of Public Works, Housing and Water Resources,…

Mozambique marked a new milestone in the development of its national natural gas industry on Friday with the launch, in South Korea, of the hull of the Coral North FLNG floating unit. The project strengthens the country’s position as a strategic player in the global Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) market. The event represents a decisive stage in the implementation of the second ultra-deepwater LNG project in the Rovuma Basin and follows the approval, in April 2025, of the Coral North…

Aly Hassan, a former Mozambique international footballer and one of the most iconic figures in the country’s sporting history, passed away on Tuesday afternoon after several days battling illness. He was widely recognised for his outstanding career at Grupo Desportivo de Maputo before moving to Portugal, where he rose to international prominence while playing for Sporting Clube de Portugal by successfully containing global football legend Diego Armando Maradona. The Mozambican Football Federation (FMF) announced the death of Aly Mahomed Hassan…

Mozambican international defender Reinildo Mandava has announced his retirement from the national team, citing a serious injury that has continued to affect him over time. In an emotional message released on Facebook on Tuesday, the 31-year-old left-back said the decision was not related to age, but rather to the need to listen to his body after suffering a major injury during his career. “I write these words with a heart full of gratitude, emotion and respect,” Reinildo said. “It has…