As Africa marks African Anti-Corruption Day today, 11 July, under the theme “Promoting Human Dignity in the Fight Against Corruption”, a prominent Mozambican researcher has criticised the government for failing to meet key commitments outlined by the African Union (AU). Baltazar Fael, a researcher at the Centre for Public Integrity (CIP), argues that despite formal… Continue reading African Anti-Corruption Day: Mozambique Failing to Meet African Union Goals, Researcher Warns
Author: MANO FLORIAN
Mozambique Ready to Break Cycle of Economic Slowdown, Says Government Official
Mozambique is prepared to break free from the cycle of economic slowdown and swiftly implement an agenda focused on food production, social inclusion, and sustainable investment, a senior government official has said. The Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Fisheries (MAAP), Roberto Albino, met today with Fily Sissoko, the new World Bank Director for the Mozambique,… Continue reading Mozambique Ready to Break Cycle of Economic Slowdown, Says Government Official
Mozambican President Sees Demographic Strength as Key to Accelerating Economic Growth
Mozambican President Daniel Chapo has hailed the country’s demographic dynamism as a crucial opportunity to drive economic growth and improve citizens’ wellbeing, in a statement marking World Population Day, celebrated globally today. “In a country with around 34 million inhabitants, growing at a rate of 2.5% per year, World Population Day reminds us that our… Continue reading Mozambican President Sees Demographic Strength as Key to Accelerating Economic Growth
Mozambique’s Former Interior Minister Questioned over Post-Election Violence
Former Mozambican Minister of the Interior, Pascoal Ronda, appeared before the Office of the Attorney General (PGR) in Maputo on Thursday, as part of an ongoing investigation into police actions during the post-election protests that rocked the country late last year. Ronda’s questioning follows a similar hearing earlier this week involving the former commander of… Continue reading Mozambique’s Former Interior Minister Questioned over Post-Election Violence
Empowering Mozambican Women in Peacebuilding
The Royal Norwegian Embassy and UN Women have launched the third phase of the “She Leads Peace” project, reinforcing their shared commitment to advancing the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Agenda in Mozambique. Backed by a $2.3 million grant from Norway, the initiative will strengthen the role of women and girls in peacebuilding across provinces… Continue reading Empowering Mozambican Women in Peacebuilding
Mozambican Girls Record One of the World’s Highest Teen Birth Rates, UN Report Reveals
Mozambique has recorded the fourth highest adolescent birth rate in the world, according to the United Nations’ 2025 State of World Population report, presented in Maputo on Tuesday by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). The report reveals that between 2001 and 2024, Mozambique registered 158 births per 1,000 girls aged 15 to 19. The… Continue reading Mozambican Girls Record One of the World’s Highest Teen Birth Rates, UN Report Reveals
Reinildo Mandava Becomes First Mozambican in Premier League
Mozambican international Reinildo Mandava says his dream was to play in the Premier League as he officially signed a two-year contract with English side Sunderland, marking a historic milestone as he becomes the first Mozambican player to feature in the world’s most competitive League. Mandava, a left-back who has also played as a centre-back for… Continue reading Reinildo Mandava Becomes First Mozambican in Premier League
Mozambican Parliament Speaker Praises Japan’s Support for Displaced People in Cabo Delgado
The Speaker of the Mozambican Parliament, Margarida Adamugi Talapa, on Tuesday praised the Government of Japan for its continued humanitarian assistance to displaced communities affected by terrorism in Cabo Delgado province. Speaking during a courtesy meeting in Maputo with Japan’s Ambassador to Mozambique, Hamade Keiji, Talapa emphasised the importance of sustaining support to victims of… Continue reading Mozambican Parliament Speaker Praises Japan’s Support for Displaced People in Cabo Delgado
MISA Mozambique Demands Clarification Over Alleged Psychological Torture of Journalists by Army in Cabo Delgado
MISA Mozambique, the Mozambican Chapter of the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA), has expressed grave concern and formally requested clarification regarding incidents of psychological torture, intimidation, and temporary confiscation of journalistic equipment reportedly carried out by members of the Defence and Security Forces (FDS) against a group of 16 national journalists in Macomia district,… Continue reading MISA Mozambique Demands Clarification Over Alleged Psychological Torture of Journalists by Army in Cabo Delgado
Mozambican University Wins International Human Rights Moot Court Competition
A team of law students from the Higher Institute of Science and Technology of Mozambique (ISCTEM) has won the 34th edition of the African Human Rights Moot Court Competition, held from 29 June to 5 July at the University of Cape Town, in South Africa. The event is the continent’s most prestigious gathering of university… Continue reading Mozambican University Wins International Human Rights Moot Court Competition