Riyadh, 20 July 2025 — Prince Al Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal Al Saud, widely known as the “Sleeping Prince” of Saudi Arabia, has died after spending more than 20 years in a coma caused by a tragic road accident in London. He was 35. The prince passed away on Saturday, 19 July, at a medical facility in Saudi Arabia, according to a statement issued by his father, Prince Khaled bin Talal Al Saud. “With hearts believing in Allah’s will…

The President of the World Bank, Ajay Banga, has praised Mozambique’s vast energy potential, declaring it uniquely positioned to become Southern Africa’s “energy back office” through a strategic mix of hydroelectric, gas, solar, and wind power. Speaking Saturday during a visit to Songo district, home to Mozambique’s Cahora Bassa Hydroelectric, the World Bank President said: “I am here to see first-hand what is being done in the energy sector. President Daniel Chapo has clearly laid out his vision—he is determined…

The late Mozambican lawyer Elvino Bernardo António Dias has been posthumously awarded the 2025 Nelson Mandela Prize by the Portuguese association ProPública – Law and Citizenship, in recognition of his courageous advocacy for human rights and the public good. The award was formally handed over to his family today by the Mozambican Bar Association (OAM). Dr. Elvino Dias, described as a leading and principled lawyer, was brutally assassinated on 19 October 2024 in Maputo when gunmen opened fire on the…

Mozambican President Daniel Chapo has called for the urgent construction of a strong, credible, and technologically advanced military force capable of responding to the complex challenges facing the country and the world, from terrorism to the impacts of climate change. Speaking on Thursday at the launch of the country’s first National Defence Course, President Chapo stressed the importance of building a military that is “perceptible to all,” backed by excellent training, appropriate equipment, efficient logistics, and science-based education. “This way,…

Mozambique’s health authorities have revealed that Mpox (monkeypox) cases have increased to 20, according to new data released this afternoon by the Ministry of Health. In the last 24 hours alone, five new suspected cases were identified. All individuals are currently in home isolation, and no deaths have been reported. According to the latest health bulletin, 11 samples have been processed, of which one tested positive — from Lago district in Niassa province — while the remaining ten tested negative…

The President of Mozambique, Daniel Chapo, has strongly condemned the growing phenomenon of vigilante justice, calling it a serious threat to life, public order, and the integrity of the rule of law. Speaking during the inauguration of a new court in Chibabava, Sofala province, the Head of State urged citizens to seek justice through legal channels and refrain from taking the law into their own hands. “The inauguration of this judicial institution prompts us to reflect on a troubling issue…

The European Union (EU) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Mozambique’s digital transformation agenda, underlining the importance of establishing integrated cooperation mechanisms to drive a safe, inclusive, and sustainable digital transition. The pledge was made during a high-level meeting held on Tuesday in Maputo between Mozambique’s Ministry of Communications and Digital Transformation and a visiting EU delegation, aimed at reinforcing bilateral collaboration in the digital transformation sector. The meeting, chaired by Minister Américo Muchanga, welcomed Paula Vazquez Horyaans, Head of…

The Mozambican government has confirmed that all three mpox (monkeypox) cases recently detected in Niassa province were imported from neighbouring Malawi, which is currently battling a larger outbreak of the virus. “These are three Mozambican nationals who travelled from Malawi to Mozambique. Malawi has a significantly higher number of cases, slightly more than 40. I believe these cases were contracted through contact,” said Inocêncio Impissa, spokesperson for the Council of Ministers, speaking on Tuesday in Beira, Sofala province, following a…

The 2025 edition of Moçambola, Mozambique’s national football championship, has come to a halt due to a critical funding shortfall. The Mozambican Football League (LMF) says it needs at least 100 million meticais – approximately 1.5 million US dollars – to cover air travel costs for the teams participating in the competition. The interruption comes after national airline Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique (LAM) suspended flight services for Moçambola clubs over unpaid ticket debts, just as the league entered its sixth…

Mozal, one of Mozambique’s largest industrial undertakings since its establishment in 1998, confirmed through internal documentation that it is still in talks with the Government of Mozambique to extend its power supply agreement. Uncertainty continues to cloud the future of Mozal’s energy supply, as the aluminium smelter struggles to secure a renewal of its electricity contract with the Cahora Bassa Hydroelectric Plant (HCB), set to expire in March 2026. Despite ongoing negotiations, no firm agreement has yet been reached. Mozal,…