Mozambique’s President Daniel Chapo named Carla Louveira as finance minister and Estevão Pale to lead the ministry of mineral resources and energy on Friday. Louveira previously served as deputy minister of economy and finance from 2020 and held a director position at the Bank of Mozambique. The economy and finance ministries have now been separated,… Continue reading Mozambique’s President Daniel Chapo Appoints Two Officials to Manage Country’s Energy and Financial Sectors
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Daniel Chapo Sworn in As Mozambique’s New President After Disputed Election
Mozambique’s long-ruling Frelimo party candidate, Daniel Chapo, has been sworn in as president following months of deadly protests in the southern African country over his October 9, 2024 election victory. Chapo took his oath of office on Wednesday (January 15) in the capital, Maputo, becoming the fifth president of Mozambique since the country’s independence from… Continue reading Daniel Chapo Sworn in As Mozambique’s New President After Disputed Election
Mozambique-South Africa Border Reopens Amid Revenue Loss Due to Post-Election Protests
The Ressano Garcia border, the largest Mozambican land crossing between Mozambique and South Africa, recorded a revenue loss of 400 million Meticais (€5.8 million) during its closure due to post-election protests challenging the election results. The border was anticipated to handle goods worth 1,700 million Meticais (€24.8 million) in November alone. However, according to Mozambique… Continue reading Mozambique-South Africa Border Reopens Amid Revenue Loss Due to Post-Election Protests
Demonstrations Paralyse Mozambique Over Controversial Election Results
Maputo, Mozambique — Tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets on Thursday, voicing their anger and frustration over the country’s recent general election results. The demonstrations, which have escalated into violent clashes in some areas, have sparked fears of political instability in the Southern African nation. The unrest follows the announcement of results… Continue reading Demonstrations Paralyse Mozambique Over Controversial Election Results