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....

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...

Africa Asks Its Highest Court to Define Climate Justice. Here’s Why That Matters.

On May 2, 2025, in Arusha, Tanzania, just below the ridgeline of Mount Meru and not far from the Kenyan border, Africa did something it had never done before. Civil society leaders from across the continent walked into the African Court on Human...

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...

African Civil Society to File Landmark Climate Justice Petition at Continent’s Top Human Rights Court

Arusha, Tanzania In a bold move that could redefine Africa’s legal response to the climate crisis, a coalition of civil society groups is taking their fight for environmental justice to the highest human rights court on the continent. On Friday, 2...

African Civil society leaders demand answers from African Court on climate crisis 

By Dennis Peprah, GNA Sunyani, (Bono), May 3, GNA – On May 2, 2025, in Arusha, Tanzania, just below the ridgeline of Mount Meru and not far from the Kenyan border, Africa did something it has never done before. Civil society leaders from across...

Trump’s first 100 days: U.S walks away from global climate action

The Trump administration has pulled the plug on the UN climate process and its financial contributions, while at the same time backing fossil fuels and obstructing renewables. By Sebastian Rodriguez As in his first term, U.S President Donald Trump...

How ‘out of touch’ Tony Blair became a serious threat to climate action

From the lush gardens of the Four Seasons luxury hotel in Sharm el-Sheikh, amid banks of bougainvillaea and trailing jasmine, green lawns and air-conditioned courtyards, the surrounding desert is kept at bay by hidden sprinklers, and the chaotic...

Trump’s first 100 days: US walks away from global climate action

As in his first term, US President Donald Trump has again kick-started the country’s withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, the global pact to tackle climate change. But this time, he has launched a barrage of additional efforts to end US...

COMMENT: Mozambique, Zimbabwe are natural trade partners

Mozambican President, Cde Daniel Chapo yesterday urged Zimbabwe and Mozambique to take advantage of their strong bilateral relations to increase trade between the two countries. Addressing local and international exhibitors as well as guests who...

Climate Services Dashboard informs climate action

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has launched the Climate Services Dashboard, an innovative tool designed to track climate service capacities globally. It enhances data-driven planning and resource allocation, ensuring climate services...

Insurgents Behead Two in Attack on Luxury South African owned Safari Lodge in Mozambique

In a brutal attack last week, insurgents stormed a South African-owned luxury safari hunting lodge on the border of the Niassa Special Reserve, beheading two people and leaving destruction in their wake. The assailants, believed to be linked to...