‘Never stop believing in your ability to change’ – Woman escapes political unrest in Mozambique to pursue a better life in Wexford

Liu, who is currently 28 years old, lived in Mozambique with her parents after returning from South Africa during the Covid-19 pandemic. At the time, her former partner Ashley Maher found himself unemployed as the economic state of the country was...

Will climate change turn South Africa into a risky malaria zone?

Climate change is redrawing the malaria map, driving transmission into parts of Africa previously considered low-risk and threatening to undo decades of progress. With rising temperatures, changing rainfall patterns, and extreme weather events...

Mozambique: 32,000 families face food insecurity in centre of country

An official source said on Sunday that around 32,000 families in the Chibabava district, in the centre of Mozambique, are facing food insecurity due to the impacts of the El Niño weather phenomenon. ‘At the moment, we have around 32,000 families...

Mozambique: Authorities must investigate forced disappearance of journalist

Arlindo Chissale was unlawfully arrested by state security on January 7 and his whereabouts remain unknown epa11826108 Mozambique's new president-elect, Daniel Chapo, during his inauguration ceremony as Mozambique's fifth president at Independence...

Six Ugandan startups in Top 20 as Absa and MEST name MEST Africa Challenge 2025 finalists

Johannesburg, South Africa | THE INDEPENDENT | Absa, in collaboration with the Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST Africa) has announced the top 20 finalists advancing to the next stage of the pan-African competition. Six of the...

Mozambique To Showcase Energy Opportunities At Exclusive Investor Roundtable Ahead Of African Energy Week (AEW) 2025

(MENAFN- APO Group) Mozambique is set to take center stage in Africa's energy investment landscape as key government officials, international investors and industry leaders gather for the Invest in African Energies: Investor Roundtable on...

How AI Is Being Used to Respond to Natural Disasters in Cities

The number of people living in urban areas has tripled in the last 50 years, meaning when a major natural disaster such as an earthquake strikes a city, more lives are in danger. Meanwhile, the strength and frequency of extreme weather events has...

Mozambique: Protests ‘almost destroyed’ 40% of industrial fabric

The president of Mozambique’s Confederation of Economic Associations (CTA) said on Thursday that the post-election protests “almost destroyed” 40% of the country’s industrial fabric, and therefore defended a sound macroeconomic policy in the...

Litigating The Maputo Protocol in relation to Conflict-related Sexual Violence Before the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights – Two Steps ahead and One Step Back

In a landmark decision adopted in 2024 and disclosed in April 2025 in Communication No. 700/18 dealing with the Minova case v. Democratic Republic of Congo (only available in French), the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (“the...

Sustainability factors in African mining amid geopolitical changes

A wide range of matters across the sustainability gamut have been under discussion at the Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town this week. These include how the continent’s mining sector will be affected by the Trump administration’s...

African Climate Platform demands justice, interregional equity in global climate decision making

By Dennis Peprah Sunyani, May 02, GNA – The African Climate Platform (ACP), a coalition of African civil society groups and its partners on Friday petitioned the African Court on Human and People’, demanding climate justice and intergenerational...

Mozambique: Spanish NGO helps more than 590 families affected by floods

Humana Spain, an international non-governmental organisation (NGO), has supported more than 590 families who were victims of the floods in Maputo province, southern Mozambique, with €200,000. Speaking to Lusa, Arnaldo Banze, the communications...

UNIMA partners with African universities to promote sustainable education

By Chisomo Phiri BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost )-The University of Malawi (UNIMA) has partnered with seven other African universities, led by Makerere University, to launch the Africa Regional Education Systems Resilience Observatory (ARESRO) project....

Understanding how preschool works: Methodology and lessons from a mediation analysis

This blog is coauthored with Marina Bassi and Ana Reynoso Preschool education can be a powerful equalizer. The first five years of life is the period when the brain develops most rapidly and when nutrition, stimulation, and learning experiences...

Liberia: Historic Climate Justice Petition Heads to African Court: Civil Society Seeks Landmark Advisory Opinion

This marks the first time the African Court’s advisory jurisdiction will be used to confront the climate crisis—an act climate justice advocates describe as a transformative shift in Africa’s legal landscape. ARUSHA, Tanzania – In an unprecedented...

Amnesty report warns of Africa's further deterioration as rights abuses, climate failures threaten future generations

According to Amnesty International, government failures in tackling inequality, climate breakdown, and gender-based violence across Africa are putting future generations at risk. The UK-based human rights organisation also warned that the Trump...

Security challenges in the Mozambique Channel: The military naval base in Mayotte, a major threat from the Comorian perspective

The island countries of the Indian Ocean region face many challenges in terms of maritime security, such as piracy, trafficking in illicit drugs and people, environmental concerns and border security. The Comoros is at the centre of the region and...

Consultancy Opportunity: Gender-Sensitive Assessment of Zimbabwe’s Social Protection Policy in the Context of Migration and Sustainable Reintegration

Consultant for Gender-Sensitive Migration Policy Review in Zimbabwe The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is inviting qualified experts to apply for a short-term consultancy aimed at conducting a gender-sensitive assessment of...

Plan International is Hiring Head of IT to Oversee Zimbabwe, Malawi, Mozambique and Zambia

Head of IT Plan International, a global independent development and humanitarian organization that champions children’s rights and equality for girls, is inviting applications for the pivotal role of Head of IT – Southern Africa. This strategic...

ROMPCO’s sponsorship of MMEC 2025 underscores its commitment to sustainable development

The Republic of Mozambique Pipeline Investments Company (ROMPCO) is proud to announce its participation as a key sponsor at the 11th Mozambique Mining and Energy Conference (MMEC 2025), taking place from 7 to 8 May 2025 at the Joaquim Chissano...