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April 11, 2026, 8:00 am
Chapo Hopes to Simplify Provincial Governance
- [AIM] Maputo -- Mozambican President Daniel Chapo has submitted a bill to the Mozambican parliament, the Assembly of the Republic, that will eliminate an entire tier of governance, cutting out mountains of red tape, and making substantial savings.
Assembly Passes New Law Against Tobacco
- [AIM] Maputo -- Mozambique's parliament, the Assembly of the Republic, on Wednesday passed a new Tobacco Law, intended to reduce tobacco consumption and exposure to tobacco smoke.
World Bank Accused of Using Outdated Statistics
- [AIM] Maputo -- Mozambican Finance Minister Carla Louveira has accused the World Bank of using outdated statistics in its latest report on Mozambique.
They Were Not Asked. Now They Are Asking Parliament To Stop
- [Redactor] Mozambique's Tobacco Control Bill is poised for a plenary vote with no impact study, half a day of public consultation, and the voices of nearly one million people completely absent from the debate. The farmers, traders, workers, and communities who depend on this sector -- refuse to be silent any longer.
Over 6,300 Rwandan Troops in Northern Mozambique
- [AIM] Maputo -- The Rwandan government has revealed that it has over 6,300 troops deployed in Northern Mozambique to support the fight against Islamist terrorists.
Residents Concerned At Movement of Terrorists in Macomia
- [AIM] Maputo -- Residents of Mucojo village, in Macomia district, in the northern Mozambican province of Cabo Delgado, have expressed their concern at the movement of supposed Islamist terrorists in the region.
Toll From Mine Collapse Rises to 11
- [AIM] Maputo -- The death toll from the collapse of an illegal gold mine in Vanduzi district, in the central Mozambican province of Manica, has risen from nine to 11.
Government May Take Measures to Ensure Stability of Fuel Price
- [AIM] Nampula -- Mozambican President Daniel Chapo has announced that the government may introduce measures in early May to ensure the stability of fuel supplies and protect domestic consumption in order to respond to the fuel crisis arising from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz because of the US-Israel war of aggression against Iran.
Malawi Eyes Power Breakthrough As Mozambique Interconnector Nears Switch-On
- [Nyasa Times] Malawi could be on the brink of easing its chronic electricity shortages, with the Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) expressing strong optimism that the long-awaited Mozambique-Malawi power interconnector will be commissioned within this quarter.
U.S. Donates Protective Equipment Against Nuclear Threats
- [AIM] Maputo -- The United States government has donated to the Mozambican state protective equipment against chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) threats.
Road Rehabilitation Launched in Nampula
- [AIM] Maputo -- Luís Giquira, mayor of the northern Mozambican city of Nampula, on Thursday launched a project to rehabilitate about 2.6 kilometres of roads.
Frelimo Demands Measures to Deal With Fuel Crisis
- [AIM] Maputo -- Mozambique's ruling Frelimo Party has demanded that the government take measures to deal with possible fuel shortages.
All of Africa Today - April 2, 2026
- [allAfrica] Mozambique Settles IMF Debt, Eyes New Funding
Rwandan Troops in Mozambique for Solidarity, Not Money - Makolo
- [New Times] Rwanda has reiterated that the continued deployment of its security forces in Mozambique's Cabo Delgado province depends on a sustainable financing framework.
Over 370,000 Expected to Cross Borders During Easter Holiday
- [AIM] Maputo -- Over 370,000 people are expected to cross Mozambique's borders during the Easter holidays, according to the Immigration Service (Senami).
UK Disbursed 79.9 Million Dollars for Water Supply Systems
- [AIM] Maputo -- The United Kingdom has disbursed 79.9 million US dollars to support Mozambique's water supply systems.
Construction of Photovoltaic Power Plant Launched in Tete
- [AIM] Maputo -- The Mozambican and South Korean governments on Wednesday laid the first stone for the construction of the Nkantha Photovoltaic Power Plant, in Chifunde district, in the central province of Tete.
Minister 'Ashamed' By Hospital Thefts
- [AIM] Maputo -- Mozambican Health Minister Ussene Isse has said he feels ashamed by the theft of medicines from the country's hospitals.
496 Known Malaria Deaths in 2025
- [AIM] Maputo -- The Mozambican health authorities recorded 496 deaths from malaria in 2025.
Undiagnosed TB Pose Challenge for South Africa, Mozambique
- [DW] Africa is making progress in reducing tuberculosis (TB). But experts say missed cases and drug-resistant infections are complicating the fight, particularly in South Africa and Mozambique.
Vaccination Campaign to Be Launched
- [AIM] Maputo -- The Mozambican health authorities plan to vaccinate about 3.5 million people against cholera in nine districts in central and northern Mozambique.
Mozambique Becomes Africa's Most Distressed Sovereign As Spreads Surge
- [Daba Finance] Mozambique has overtaken Senegal as Africa's most distressed sovereign borrower, as rising global energy costs add pressure to its finances.
40 Detained Nigerians Deported From Mozambique
- [Daily Trust] The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has confirmed the deportation of 40 out of 42 Nigerians arrested and locked up for weeks in Mozambique.
4.4 Tonnes of Drugs Seized in 2025
- [AIM] Maputo -- The Mozambican authorities seized a total of 4.4 tonnes of various illicit drugs in 2025.
Closure Of Strait of Hormuz Disrupts Mozambique's Fertiliser Imports
- [AIM] Maputo -- The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has warned that Mozambique is among the countries likely to be hit by rising food prices caused by the US-Israeli war of aggression against Iran.
Japan To Disburse 1.4 Million Dollars to Support Health Facilities in Cabo Delgado
- [AIM] Maputo -- The Japanese government has pledged to disburse 1.4 million US dollars to support health facilities in the northern Mozambican province of Cabo Delgado.
NIDCOM Also Claimed That the Nigerian Citizens Were Detained Because They Were Staying Illegally in the Country
- [AIM] Maputo -- The NGO Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has confirmed the deportation of 40 citizens, while two others remain in Mozambique.
Government Launches Free Birth Registration
- [AIM] Maputo -- The Mozambican Justice Ministry has launched a campaign for Free Birth Registration in order to promote citizens' access to civil identification.
All of Africa Today - March 31, 2026
- [allAfrica]
