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July 10, 2026, 12:36 pm
Military Escort Resumed Along National Road 380
- [AIM] Maputo -- Mozambican Defence and Security Forces (FDS) has resumed military escorts to vehicles along National Road 380 (EN380), in the northern province of Cabo Delgado.
Natural Resources Alone Will Not Guarantee Mozambique's Development - World Bank
- [AIM] Maputo -- The World Bank has warned that the abundance of natural resources will not on its own guarantee Mozambique's economic development, meaning that the country's economic prospect must be diversified.
Businesses Challenged to Transform Major Investments Into Opportunities for All
- [AIM] Maputo -- Mozambican President Daniel Chapo has challenged businesses and decision makers to ensure that growth driven by major investments, particularly in the extractive sector, translates into opportunities for all through job creation.
Angola and Mozambique Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation in the Health Sector
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- On Monday in Luanda, Angola and Mozambique agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the health sector by sharing experiences regarding human resource training and the strengthening of their national health systems.
Mozambique President Hails Rwanda's Security Role in Cabo Delgado
- [New Times] Mozambique's President Daniel Chapo has praised the contribution of Rwanda Security Forces (RSF) in the fight against terrorism in Cabo Delgado province.
'You Are All My Children' - Mozambique's First Lady Brings Hope to Stranded Malawians Fleeing Xenophobic Violence
- [Nyasa Times] What began as a desperate journey home for hundreds of Malawians fleeing xenophobic violence in South Africa turned into an emotional display of compassion and regional solidarity on Thursday night, when Mozambique's First Lady, Gueta Chapo, personally visited stranded families at the Maputo Bus Terminal and provided them with humanitarian assistance.
Taxi Carrying Foreign Nationals From Cape Town to Mozambique Flips On N1
- [Scrolla] The minibus taxi was carrying 14 adults and six children aged five to seven when it overturned on the N1. Three passengers were treated for minor injuries, while some on board did not have the required travel documents, police confirmed.
All of Africa Today - June 22, 2026
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Zimbabwe Ambassador to Eswatini and Mozambique Victor Matemadanda Dies
- [New Zimbabwe] FORMER Zanu PF political commissar and Zimbabwe's ambassador to Mozambique and Eswatini, Victor Matemadanda, has died.
Sexual Violence Surges in Mozambique's Cabo Delgado As War Grinds On
- [RFI] Sexual violence is surging in Mozambique's Cabo Delgado province, where women and girls are trapped between insurgents and soldiers after nearly a decade of conflict. Rich in natural gas, precious stones and lithium, the northern province has been scarred by attacks from Islamist militants and reprisals by Mozambique's armed forces. This seventh instalment of Mozambique Exposed - an investigation coordinated by Forbidden Stories to which RFI contributed - examines how women have paid the price.
Mozambique Journalists Face Killings and Silence As Repression Deepens
- [RFI] Mozambique's journalists are facing growing pressure after years of killings, disappearances and attacks that have gone unpunished. Violence against reporters intensified after disputed 2024 elections, while a long-running system of intimidation has reached a new peak. This sixth instalment of Mozambique Exposed - an investigation coordinated by Forbidden Stories to which RFI contributed - examines how that climate of fear is reshaping the country's media.
All of Africa Today - June 18, 2026
- [allAfrica] Mozambique Police Accused of Using Spy Networks to Target Government Critics
Mozambique Police Accused of Using Spy Networks to Pursue Government Critics
- [RFI] Mozambique's criminal police are under growing scrutiny as political repression continues more than 18 months after disputed elections triggered unrest. Civil society groups denounce abductions and killings by security forces, with particular attention focused on the National Criminal Investigation Service, known as Sernic. This fifth instalment of Mozambique Exposed - an investigation coordinated by Forbidden Stories to which RFI contributed - examines claims that Sernic has become a form of political
Mozambican President in Angola for Working Visit
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- The president of Mozambique, Daniel Francisco Chapo, arrived on Wednesday in Angolan capital, Luanda, for a working visit to Angola.
How State Violence and Intimidation Continue to Haunt Mozambique's Opposition
- [RFI] More than 18 months after a disputed election triggered deadly unrest in Mozambique, pressure on political opponents continues to grow. Two members of Anamola, the party founded by former presidential candidate Venancio Mondlane, were shot dead in May, while rights defenders report killings, torture and arbitrary detention. This fourth instalment of Mozambique Exposed - an investigation coordinated by Forbidden Stories to which RFI contributed - examines allegations of political repression under Frelimo,
Journalists Disappear As Intimidation Grips Mozambique's Cabo Delgado Region
- [RFI] Almost a decade after an Islamist insurgency erupted in Mozambique's northern Cabo Delgado province, few reports on the conflict are emerging from the region. This third instalment of Mozambique Exposed - an investigation coordinated by Forbidden Stories, to which RFI contributed - hears from journalists and activists facing intimidation and violence.
Farewell to Bishop Osório Citora, a Man of Peace and a Missionary Who Believed in the Goodness of People
- [Agenzia Fides] Nampula -- The Archdioceses of Beira and Quelimane have new Apostolic Administrators. This was announced by the Apostolic Nuncio to Mozambique, Archbishop Luís Miguel Muñoz Cárdaba, during the funeral Mass celebrated on Friday, June 12, at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Liberation in Quelimane for Bishop Osório Citora, IMC, who was assassinated on June 6. Pope Leo XIV appointed the current Bishop of Caia, Antônio Bogaio, as Apostolic Administrator of Beira, and the current Bishop of
Resumption of $20bn Cabo Delgado Gas Project Reignites Both Hope and Resentment
- [RFI] The resumption of one of the world's biggest gas projects by French energy giant TotalEnergies, after a five-year suspension following a deadly jihadist attack, has raised hopes of jobs and prosperity in northern Mozambique. But this second instalment of Mozambique Exposed - an investigation coordinated by Forbidden Stories, to which RFI contributed - questions whether the country's vast gas wealth will benefit local communities.
How Cabo Delgado's Riches Became Fuel for the Islamist Insurgency in Mozambique
- [RFI] For almost a decade, an Islamist group has terrorised Mozambique's northern province of Cabo Delgado. Despite vast reserves of rubies, timber and natural gas, the region remains the country's poorest. This first instalment of Mozambique Exposed - an investigation coordinated by Forbidden Stories to which RFI contributed - examines how exploitation of the region's wealth, corruption and alleged abuses by security forces helped fuel the insurgency.
Recent Wave of Violence in Cabo Delgado Displaces More Than 15, 000
- [MSF] In May, the district of Ancuabe in northern Mozambique was repeatedly hit by armed attacks carried out by the Islamic State Mozambique (ISM). Combined with widespread fear of further violence, these attacks forced thousands of people to flee their homes.
International Investigation Says Journalists Killed to Silence Press
- [Mozambique News Reports And Clippings] "Dozens of opposition members and journalists have been abducted or killed in Mozambique since the 2024 general elections. While authorities have largely failed to investigate the violence, exclusive reporting reveals the involvement of figures linked to the ruling party Frelimo and Mozambican security forces in identifying and targeting government critics," reports a consortium of 30 journalists in 10 countries coordinated by Forbidden Stories.
Should SA Renew Its Anti-Piracy Operation in the Mozambique Channel?
- [ISS] Despite the navy's severe resource constraints, Operation Copper seems to have been continued for political rather than practical reasons.
Bishop Shot Dead
- [Mozambique News Reports And Clippings] The Catholic bishop of Quelimane, OsoÌrio Citora Afonso, was shot dead in the early hours of Saturday 6 June at the Episcopal Palace in the ZambeÌzia provincial capital. He was killed with an AKM-type firearm. He was born in Ribauè, Nampula in 1972. In 2025, he was appointed Bishop of the Diocese of Quelimane and, more recently, Apostolic Administrator of the Archdiocese of Beira, becoming one of the most influential figures in the Catholic Church in Mozambique.
New Research Highlights the Power of Digital Tools to Reach More Children and Fight Malaria in Mozambique
- [Malaria Consortium] Two recent publications from Malaria Consortium and partners show how digital innovation is transforming health campaigns and immunisation delivery in one of the world's most challenging settings.
U.S. Health Aid to African Countries Tied to Harmful Conditions - HRW
- [HRW] Washington -- Pacts Require Abortion Surveillance, Rights to Specimen Sharing, Data Access
