Maputo – President Daniel Chapo has delivered one of his strongest criticisms yet of Mozambique’s police forces, accusing them of negligence, rampant corruption and failing to curb the rising wave of road accidents that continue to claim hundreds of lives across the country. Speaking on Thursday at the opening of the Interior Ministry’s Coordinating Council,… Continue reading President Daniel Chapo Takes Aim at Police Over Corruption, Road Carnage and Misconduct
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Lula in Maputo: “Brazil Is Back – and Ready to Walk Beside Mozambique”
Brazil’s President, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, used a state visit to Mozambique today to reaffirm Brazil’s commitment to revitalising its partnership with the country, describing the moment as a “reawakening” of a relationship that has spanned five decades but suffered periods of neglect. Standing alongside Mozambican President Daniel Chapo in Maputo, Lula said his… Continue reading Lula in Maputo: “Brazil Is Back – and Ready to Walk Beside Mozambique”
TotalEnergies Dispute With European NGO Rekindles Debate Over Western Narratives in Mozambique
French energy giant TotalEnergies has firmly rejected accusations from the European Center for Constitutional and Human Rights (ECCHR), which alleges the company was complicit in human rights violations committed in northern Mozambique at the height of the Cabo Delgado conflict. The claims, filed before the French National Anti-Terrorism Prosecutor’s Office (PNAT), accuse Total of “directly… Continue reading TotalEnergies Dispute With European NGO Rekindles Debate Over Western Narratives in Mozambique
Xi Meets Mozambican PM
BEIJING, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday met with Prime Minister of Mozambique Maria Benvinda Delfina Levi, who is in Beijing for the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women. Xi said that the traditional friendship between China and Mozambique has been as solid as a rock since the two countries established diplomatic… Continue reading Xi Meets Mozambican PM
Mozambique’s Coral North FLNG Project Reaches Final Investment Decision
MAPUTO, Oct. 4 (Xinhua) — The Coral North Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) project in Mozambique reached its Final Investment Decision (FID) on Thursday, with a signing ceremony held in the capital, Maputo. The multi-billion-dollar project is jointly developed by Italy’s Eni Group, China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC), Mozambique’s national oil company ENH, Korea Gas… Continue reading Mozambique’s Coral North FLNG Project Reaches Final Investment Decision
Photo Exhibition in Maputo Marks 50th Anniversary of China–Mozambique Diplomatic Ties
MAPUTO, Sept. 13 (Xinhua) — A photo exhibition celebrating the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Mozambique opened Friday at the Mozambique-China Cultural Center in the Mozambican capital of Maputo. Jointly organized by the Chinese Embassy in Mozambique, the Mozambican Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, and Xinhua News Agency Africa Regional Bureau,… Continue reading Photo Exhibition in Maputo Marks 50th Anniversary of China–Mozambique Diplomatic Ties
Mozambican PM Calls for Urgent Revision of Media and Broadcasting Laws
Maputo, 12 September 2025 – Mozambican Prime Minister Benvinda Levi has emphasised the urgent need to revise the country’s media and broadcasting legislation in light of the challenges and opportunities presented by the digital age. Speaking on Friday in Maputo at the opening of the National Public Consultation Seminar on the Media Legislative Package, Prime… Continue reading Mozambican PM Calls for Urgent Revision of Media and Broadcasting Laws
Fuelled by Rage: Bobole Community Eats Suspect’s Pig After Murder of Motorcycle Taxi Rider
The village of Bobole, in northern Maputo province, has, in recent times, been the stage for several tragic events. This week, the community was left in shock and anger following the brutal murder of a young man who worked as a motorcycle taxi rider. His body was discovered at the bottom of a well approximately… Continue reading Fuelled by Rage: Bobole Community Eats Suspect’s Pig After Murder of Motorcycle Taxi Rider
SADC Praises Mozambique’s Progress in Peace and Development
MAPUTO – The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has commended Mozambique’s progress in key areas such as peace, security, regional trade, and development. Speaking on Tuesday in Maputo, SADC Executive Secretary Elias Magosi expressed the organization’s satisfaction with the achievements Mozambique has recorded. The remarks were made following a working meeting held at the Office… Continue reading SADC Praises Mozambique’s Progress in Peace and Development
China Reaffirms Partnership with Mozambique Against Global Hegemony
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