China has reiterated its commitment to strengthening political and economic ties with Mozambique while joining forces to oppose global hegemony and power politics, China’s ambassador to Mozambique, Zheng Xuan, said on Wednesday. Speaking at the Symposium on China–Mozambique Relations at Joaquim Chissano University, Zheng underlined Beijing’s intention to work with Mozambique and other peace-oriented nations… Continue reading China Reaffirms Partnership with Mozambique Against Global Hegemony
Author: MANO FLORIAN
From Ruins to Renewal: Cyclone Victims Begin New Life in Sofala
Six years after Cyclone Idai tore through central Mozambique, leaving a trail of destruction and despair, hundreds of families in Sofala province are finally moving into new homes. On Wednesday, the Buddhist-inspired Tzu Chi Foundation handed over 840 houses in Búzi district, part of an ambitious reconstruction project valued at US$33 million. The homes are… Continue reading From Ruins to Renewal: Cyclone Victims Begin New Life in Sofala
Mozambique: Child Shot Dead by Police, Officer Lynched in Retaliation
A tragic chain of events in Mozambique has left two people dead and exposed deep tensions between law enforcement and communities. A 12-year-old child was shot dead by police, sparking violent retaliation from locals who lynched an officer of the Mozambican Republic Police (PRM) and blocked the country’s main highway for hours. The incident unfolded… Continue reading Mozambique: Child Shot Dead by Police, Officer Lynched in Retaliation
EU Military Mission Trains Over 500 Mozambican Troops in First Year of Operations
The European Union Military Assistance Mission in Mozambique (EUMAM MOZ) today marks its first anniversary, celebrating significant progress in strengthening the capabilities of the Mozambican Armed Defence Forces (FADM). Since its launch in September 2023, the mission, working closely with the FADM, has rolled out 16 capacity-building programmes that have trained and developed more than… Continue reading EU Military Mission Trains Over 500 Mozambican Troops in First Year of Operations
Qatar Commits $20 Billion Investment in Mozambique
Mozambique has secured a major boost to its development ambitions following the signing of a $20 billion strategic cooperation agreement with Al Mansour Holding, a powerful Qatari conglomerate. The deal, formalised Tuesday in Maputo, spans a wide range of economic and social sectors and signals a deepening partnership between the two gas-rich nations. According to… Continue reading Qatar Commits $20 Billion Investment in Mozambique
Mozambique’s Private Sector Urges Urgent Action Over Mozal’s Future
The Confederation of Economic Associations of Mozambique (CTA) has raised alarm over the uncertainty surrounding Mozal Aluminium and its impact on the national economy, calling recent developments “inadmissible” and appealing for the reinstatement of Mozambican companies affected by contract terminations. The concerns follow an announcement by South32, Mozal’s majority shareholder, that operations at the aluminium… Continue reading Mozambique’s Private Sector Urges Urgent Action Over Mozal’s Future
Mozambique Launches $40 Million Fund to Finance Small Businesses
Mozambican President Daniel Chapo has launched a Mutual Guarantee Fund worth $40 million, aimed at providing credit guarantees to at least 15,000 micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) across the country. Speaking at the official launch in Maputo during the opening of the 60th edition of the Maputo International Trade Fair (FACIM), Chapo said the… Continue reading Mozambique Launches $40 Million Fund to Finance Small Businesses
African Ministers Kick Off Regional Forum on Health
25 August 2025, Lusaka – African ministers of health gathering in the Zambian capital Lusaka today opened the Seventy-fifth session of the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee for Africa, the highest decision-making body on health on the continent. The ministers from the 47 countries of the WHO African Region, meeting from 25 to 27… Continue reading African Ministers Kick Off Regional Forum on Health
The End of an Era: Domingues Bows Out of Mozambique’s National Team
Mozambique’s most iconic footballer, Elias Pelembe – better known as Domingues – appears to have reached the end of his glittering international career. At 41, the veteran forward and long-time captain of the Mambas has been left out of the latest squad, with head coach Chiquinho Conde signalling little chance of a return. “I don’t… Continue reading The End of an Era: Domingues Bows Out of Mozambique’s National Team
Mozambique Marks 30 Years of the Beijing Declaration with Significant Gains in Gender Equality
Mozambique has made “remarkable progress” in advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment, the Minister of Labour, Gender and Social Action, Ivete Alane, said Friday at the launch of the country’s Beijing+30 National Report and the commemoration of the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. Speaking at the ceremony, Alane praised the… Continue reading Mozambique Marks 30 Years of the Beijing Declaration with Significant Gains in Gender Equality