AllAfrica News: Mozambique

Presidents of Mozambique and Botswana Visited the SADC Humanitarian and Emergency Operations Center (Shoc), in Nacala-Mozambique

[SADC] In a significant step towards bolstering regional disaster preparedness, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Humanitarian and Emergency Operations Centre (SHOC) in Nacala, Republic of Mozambique, on 28th March 2025 hosted His Excellency President Daniel Francisco Chapo of Mozambique and His Excellency President Advocate Duma Boko of Botswana. This landmark visit underscores the unwavering commitment of SADC leaders to safeguarding the region against the escalating threats of disasters.

Chapo-Mondlane Meeting Presents a Glimmer of Hope for Mozambique

[ISS] Despite scepticism about the government's intentions, the meeting shows a shift in President Chapo's hardline approach to resolving post-election violence.

CPJ Urges Mozambican President to Uphold Media Freedom

[CPJ] In a letter, the Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Mozambique's President Daniel Francisco Chapo to take decisive steps to ensure that the media can operate without fear of reprisal.

Korea Inspires Green Digital Futures for Mozambique and Madagascar

[World Bank] As countries strive to balance rapid digital transformation with sustainable energy use, a major challenge emerges--how can digital expansion be green and inclusive? Many developing nations, including Mozambique and Madagascar, face this question as they scale up digital infrastructure while ensuring energy efficiency and climate resilience.

Mozambique Edge Uganda to Take Group G Lead in World Cup Qualifiers

[CAF] Mozambique moved to the top of Group G in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers with a commanding 3-1 victory over Uganda at the Cairo Stadium on Thursday.

Maputo Declaration - Nigeria's Second Chance At Food Security

[Premium Times] The solution lies not in lamentation but action. The government must prioritise agriculture in fiscal planning, scaling up investments in research, irrigation, rural roads, security and smallholder credit schemes.

Vodafone Foundation and UNHCR Expand Digital Learning for Displaced and Host Community Learners in Mozambique

[UNHCR] Thousands of displaced children and those from host communities in Cabo Delgado will now benefit from enhanced digital learning opportunities through the expansion of Instant Network Schools (INS) - a joint initiative between the Vodafone Foundation and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency.

Cyclone Jude Batters Malawi, Mozambique - No Deaths Reported

[VOA] Blantyre, Malawi -- Tropical Cyclone Jude slammed into parts of southern Africa this week, causing no deaths but leaving widespread damage, especially in Malawi and Mozambique.

Police Fire on Opposition Parade

[HRW] Johannesburg -- Mozambique police fired on a peaceful opposition parade on March 5, 2025, injuring at least 16 people, including 2 children, Human Rights Watch said today. Hundreds of people sang, cheered, and danced in the parade, led by the former presidential candidate Venancio Mondlane, in the capital, Maputo, before being attacked.

UN Emergency Fund Allocates U.S.$6 Million to Assist People in Mozambique Ahead of Cyclone's Landfall

[OCHA] Three days before Tropical Cyclone Jude made landfall in northern Mozambique, the United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) allocated US$6 million to help hundreds of thousands of people ahead of the storm.

One of the More Than 1500 Prisoners That Escaped From the Maputo Maximum Prison During Unrests Arrested in Sandton

[SAPS] The National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), General Fannie Masemola has commended the SAPS Border Policing High Density Team for arresting a convicted prisoner who escaped from the Maputo Maximum prison at a time when the country experienced unrest in December 2024.

Police Fire On Opposition Parade

[HRW] Johannesburg -- Ensure Accountability; Adopt Effective Reforms for Policing Protests

Chico, Edmilson Return to Mozambique Squad for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

[CAF] Mozambique have recalled experienced defenders Chico and Edmilson to their squad plus added two fresh faces as they ready to take on Uganda and Algeria in key FIFA World Cup qualifiers this month.

Uganda Name Squad for Mozambique, Guinea Ties

[CAF] Uganda have reshuffled their squad and made seven changes to a 25-man squad for this month's FIFA World Cup qualifiers, recalling six players and handing uncapped midfielder Enock Ssebagala a chance for an international debut.

The Incredible Journey of Two Princes From Mozambique Whose Lives Were Upended By the Slave Trade

[The Conversation Africa] A new book called The Two Princes of Mpfumo tells the fascinating story of a pair of royals from Mozambique in southern Africa whose lives were thrown into chaos by the transatlantic slave trade. We asked historian Lindsay O'Neill three questions about her book.