At least two million Mozambicans are currently experiencing food insecurity, with 148,000 in need of “urgent humanitarian assistance”, the Government has announced. The information was disclosed Tuesday by Inocêncio Impissa, spokesperson for Mozambique’s Council of Ministers, citing preliminary data from a post-rainy season food security assessment conducted in March and April. The survey covered 11 million people across 66 districts. Of the 11 million citizens reached, 5.2 million have satisfactory levels of food security, four million have access to food…

Mozambique’s President, Daniel Chapo, has called on the National Criminal Investigation Service (Sernic) to modernise and adopt innovative mechanisms to ensure greater efficiency and transparency in solving crimes, while strengthening its capacity to tackle corruption and organised crime. Speaking today in Maputo at the launch of Sernic’s 2025–2033 Strategic Plan, Chapo stressed that corruption remains “a threat to the integrity” of public and private institutions, undermining the business environment and the country’s development. “It is imperative to recognise that corruption…

The Mozambican government has temporarily suspended the issuing of licences for the production and sale of alcoholic beverages in the country, in an effort to combat early alcohol consumption among minors. In a public notice released today, the Ministry of Economy announced: “Exercising the legal prerogatives granted to it for defining and implementing strategies to prevent early alcohol consumption, the Ministry of Economy informs all concerned parties, particularly economic operators, that the issuing of new licences for alcohol production and…

Mozambique will receive a batch of vaccines against mpox in September, amid rising concerns over the spread of the disease, which has already recorded 29 confirmed cases in two provinces in less than a month, the government announced today. Speaking to the press following the weekly session of the Council of Ministers in Maputo, government spokesperson Inocêncio Impissa stated: “The Ministry of Health will begin receiving a specific type of vaccine from next month to ensure we have a stockpile…

Mozambique and Tanzania have reaffirmed their unwavering commitment to joint efforts in combating terrorism, transnational crime, and instability along their shared border. This commitment was expressed today at the opening of the 6th Session of the Joint Permanent Commission on Defence and Security, taking place in Maputo. Mozambique’s Minister of Defence, Estêvão Chume, praised the vital contribution of the United Republic of Tanzania to regional peace efforts, particularly in supporting the Southern African Development Community Mission in Mozambique (SAMIM), which…

The Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO) has advocated for increased local pharmaceutical production in Mozambique, warning that the continent’s heavy dependence on imports could hinder effective responses to future viral outbreaks. “Expanding local production is essential for strengthening pandemic preparedness and response globally,” said WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus during a virtual address to the International Conference on Local Production of Medicines and Health Products, which opened today in Maputo and runs until Thursday as part of…

Mozambique is enhancing its border surveillance measures by deploying screening and testing teams to help contain the spread of mpox, health authorities announced on Monday. The country has so far recorded 17 confirmed cases and is monitoring an additional 92 suspected cases. “There are no restrictions on the movement of people or goods at this time. What we are doing — and recommending, in coordination with other institutions — is reinforcing surveillance in cross-border areas,” said Quinhas Fernandes, National Director…

Armed insurgents have once again brought terror to the district of Chiúre in northern Mozambique, occupying the villages of Mazeze and Chiúre-Velho and setting fire to homes, prompting a massive flight of residents into the surrounding bush and nearby areas. According to local sources cited by the Moz24h news outlet, the attackers arrived in Mazeze on Wednesday, a village located approximately 30 kilometres from the district capital. Witnesses say the militants torched several homes and sowed panic among the population.…

Inspired by the South African model, Mozambican President, Daniel Chapo, announced on Thursday his intention to establish the country’s future parliamentary headquarters in the city of Mocuba, located in the central Zambézia Province. The announcement was made during a popular rally held in Quelimane and marks a continuation of the President’s campaign promise to reimagine the structure of the Mozambican state through decentralisation and regional empowerment. The initiative is part of Chapo’s broader governance vision to transform selected provinces into…

Mozambican opposition leader Venâncio Mondlane has been formally indicted on multiple serious charges, including terrorism, in what his supporters are calling a politically motivated case amid ongoing tensions following the contested 2024 general elections. The formal indictment marks the end of a months-long preparatory phase, with prosecutors now officially charging Mondlane with: Mondlane, who has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing, said in a statement: “What had been happening previously was merely the preparatory phase of the legal proceedings. Now that an…