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Marcelo says he is “moved” at Mozambique’s independence celebration.
“Very emotional, it was a very beautiful ceremony, the morning tribute. And now it will be very popular and very beautiful too,” said Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa when questioned upon arrival at the stadium at around 10:30 AM local time (09:30 AM in...

Marcelo sees Mozambique “looking to the future”. Chapo comes to Lisbon
“Satisfied to see a country looking to the future, with a climate aiming for economic and social development, financial progress, justice, and consequently political and institutional stability,” remarked President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa upon...

How Are Child Abductions Fueling the Crisis in Mozambique’s Insurgenc...
The surge in child abductions is a central factor fueling the ongoing crisis in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado insurgency. Since 2017, the Islamist insurgency has devastated the region, but in 2025 the situation has worsened dramatically with at least...

Sedna to deploy mobile private network at Port of Beira to boost efficiency
Industrial IT and connectivity solutions company Sedna Africa has secured a landmark contract to deploy a private mobile network at the Port of Beira, in Mozambique, which will significantly enhance safety, productivity and operational efficiency....

Islamic State Group Attacks Bring ‘New Reality’ to Mozambique Reserve
At more than 42,000 square kilometers, Niassa Special Reserve is the largest protected area in Mozambique and holds the most wildlife of anywhere in the country. In an area bigger than Switzerland, elephants, buffalo, wild dogs and one of the...

Over 120 Children Abducted by ISIS-Linked Insurgents in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado
June 24, 2025 Hour: 2:47 pm At least 120 children have been kidnapped in northern Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado province in recent days, Human Rights Watch (HRW) warned on Tuesday, marking a sharp escalation in abductions by the ISIS-linked group...

Mnangagwa set for Mozambique Golden Jubilee celebrations
President Emmerson Mnangagwa will tomorrow join fellow Heads of State and Government at Machava Stadium in Maputo for Mozambique's Golden Jubilee, marking 50 years since the country's independence from Portuguese colonial rule. The celebrations...

At least 120 children taken by insurgents in Mozambique, rights group says
By Gavin Blackburn with AP Published on 24/06/2025 - 18:43 GMT+2 At least 120 children have been kidnapped by jihadist insurgents in northern Mozambique in recent days, Human Rights Watch said on Tuesday, warning of a rise in...

At least 120 children abducted by insurgents in Mozambique, Human Rights Watch says
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At least 120 children abducted by Al Shabab in northern Mozambique, HRW says
At least 120 children in northern Mozambique have been kidnapped by jihadist insurgent group Al Shabab, international NGO Human Rights Watch said on Tuesday. The children are reportedly being used to transport stolen goods, perform forced labour,...

At least 120 children have been abducted by insurgents in Mozambique, rights group says
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — At least 120 children have been kidnapped by jihadist insurgents in northern Mozambique in recent days, Human Rights Watch said Tuesday, warning of a rise in abductions in the country’s troubled Cabo Delgado province. The...

Five decades of friendship to elevate Vietnam – Mozambique ties: diplomat
Hanoi (VNA) – With a solid foundation of 50 years of strong relations, and with the continued commitment of both governments, businesses and people, Vietnam and Mozambique hold the potential to elevate their bilateral relationship to new heights...

Recycling e-waste an elusive dream
THOUSANDS of tonnes of hazardous plastic and electronic waste (e-waste) is routinely dumped on the African shores in countries like Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea, Angola and Mozambique, before trickling further inland into some of...

Eco Forum Global Guiyang 2025: Guests Discuss Green Development And Pathways For Practical Implementation
(MENAFN- GetNews) On July 5, 2025, the Eco Forum Global Guiyang officially opened in Guiyang with great ceremony. Government officials, experts, scholars, and business leaders from around the world gathered to engage in in-depth discussions under...

When corporate bullies try to silence environmental defenders
© Shelby Tauber / Greenpeace From Standing Rock to the courtroom: a dangerous precedent In September 2016, the world watched as the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, environmental defenders, concerned citizens, religious leaders and thousands of...

Historic Translocation: Ten Black Rhinos Reintroduced to Mozambique After 50 Years
In a landmark conservation effort, ten critically endangered black rhinos have been successfully translocated from South Africa to Mozambique’s Zinave National Park, where the species had been locally extinct for five decades. The ambitious...

5 metal recycling stocks for your 2025 watchlist
What if the next big investment opportunity isn’t buried in mines… but in the scrap yards? Welcome to the metal recycling revolution—a sector that’s turning yesterday’s waste into today’s wealth. For intelligent investors, this is more than a...

Trade between Mozambique and Angola exceeded 85 million dollars in 2024
"Although they are still below their true potential, trade relations between Mozambique and Angola have been growing. In 2024, trade between the two countries reached around 85 million US dollars", reads a statement from the Confederation of...

10 rhinos moved to Mozambique to boost conservation
Ten black rhinos made up of five males and five females have been successfully translocated from South Africa to Zinave National Park in southern Mozambique. This is to help secure the first founder population of the critically endangered species,...

Mozambique targets 100T coffee output backed by US$4.6M Italian investment
MOZAMBIQUE – Mozambique is expected to produce nearly 100 tonnes of coffee in 2025 under a strategy supported by a €4 million investment from the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS), officials announced during the 2025 Coffee...