Activists sue US development bank over $4.6bn loan to massive Mozambique gas project Environmental groups claim loan is ‘unlawful’ in legal filing The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2025
Gold Songs review – story of love and longing in Mozambique’s desperately dangerous goldmines Ico Costa’s film follows a young man who leaves his sweetheart in search of better fortune in the perilous mines in the north of the country The Guardian - UK · Jul 14, 2025
Samora Machel’s vision for Mozambique didn’t survive: what has taken its place? Samora Moisés Machel, the first president of independent Mozambique, was born in 1933 in Gaza province, in the south of the country. He died in an unexplained plane crash on 19 October 1986, in Mbuzini, South Africa. The Conversation · Jul 7, 2025
Ruth First and activist research: the legacy of a South African freedom fighter Ruth First, born 100 years ago, was a South African freedom fighter, journalist and scholar who worked against the racist system of apartheid during white minority rule. She was assassinated by apartheid forces in her office at the Eduardo Mondlane University in Mozambique in 1982. The Conversation · Jul 3, 2025
At least 120 children taken by insurgents in Mozambique, rights group says Government forces have struggled to contain the violence in Cabo Delgado province, relying on support from troops sent by Rwanda, South Africa and other regional partners. Euronews · Jun 24, 2025
At least 120 children abducted by insurgents in Mozambique, Human Rights Watch says A charity claims at least 120 children have been kidnapped by jihadist insurgents The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2025
Mozambique after 50 years of independence: what’s there to celebrate? Mozambique’s government, led by the Frelimo party, has long been planning celebrations for 2025. It is 50 years since independence, won after an anti-colonial war against Portugal led by the same party. The Conversation · Jun 24, 2025
Death, violence and endless delay: Inside Africa’s most troubled energy project IN FOCUS: Africa’s largest natural gas project was expected to drive Mozambique’s economy to new heights. The reality has been far different, writes Nick Ferris The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2025
Why are humanitarian crises in African countries so ignored? The latest Most Neglected Crises report on world’s most invisible humanitarian emergencies lists African nations first. Al Jazeera · Jun 3, 2025
Jihadist Attacks Hit Mozambique As Total Readies To Resume Gas Project A series of attacks in northern Mozambique this month point to a resurgence of violence by Islamic State-linked militants as energy giant TotalEnergies prepares to resume a major gas project, analysts say. International Business Times · May 29, 2025
Ten dead in ‘brutal’ attacks by Isis-linked militants on Mozambique wildlife reserve Thousands have been displaced and conservation work halted as series of killings jeopardises decades of work in Niassa, one of Africa’s biggest protected areas The Guardian - UK · May 18, 2025
‘We need our bananas back’: Traders left in limbo amid Malawi-Tanzania spat Trade dispute between the southeast African neighbours left Malawian fruit sellers struggling for produce and income. Al Jazeera · May 14, 2025
William pays tribute to ‘immense sacrifices’ of rangers after fatal attack Two rangers were killed, one was injured and a further two remain unaccounted for after an attack in a Mozambique reserve last week. Evening Standard · May 7, 2025
Prince William’s tribute to rangers ‘with one of the most dangerous jobs on the planet’ Two rangers were killed and a further two remain unaccounted for after an attack The Independent UK · May 7, 2025
The Independent UK · Apr 15, 2025 Mozambique carried out a brutal crackdown on post-election protests, Amnesty says A leading international rights group has accused Mozambique's security forces of a brutal, three-month crackdown on protests after the country's election last year
The Conversation · Apr 6, 2025 We studied smallholder farming in three African countries for 10 years: why profitable irrigation is key The world has to feed a growing population with the same area of land and less water. Irrigation is key to managing this problem. A 10-year project called Transforming Irrigation in Southern Africa focused on capacity constraints on schemes in Mozambique, Tanzania and Zimbabwe and how to solve them. This…
International Business Times · Mar 24, 2025 Mozambique Leader Meets Opposition Chief To Reset Relations Mozambique President Daniel Chapo met the main opposition figure Venancio Mondlane for talks in an effort to ease tensions following months of violent clashes between protesters and security forces, the presidency said late Sunday.
International Business Times · Mar 15, 2025 France Launches Manslaughter Probe Against TotalEnergies Over Mozambique Attack French prosecutors said Saturday they had opened a manslaughter investigation against energy giant TotalEnergies following a bloody 2021 jihadist attack in Mozambique.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 14, 2025 Weather tracker: Cyclone Jude causes chaos in Mozambique More than 200mm of rain fell in 24 hours, destroying 900 homes and leaving 40,000 people without power
The Conversation · Mar 9, 2025 The incredible journey of two princes from Mozambique whose lives were upended by the slave trade 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.
The Conversation · Feb 17, 2025 Deeply religious African countries (surprisingly) provide little state support to religion – unlike countries in Europe In most of the world, countries with religious populations are more likely to have governments that support religion through laws and policies. These laws might include religious education, funding for religious institutions, and laws based on religious values. Not so in sub-Saharan Africa.
Fortune · Feb 12, 2025 Musk appears alongside Trump in the White House to admit mistakes will happen in DOGE’s major government reform: ‘Nobody is going to bat 1,000’ Elon Musk admitted he won’t be correct 100% of the time in his work at DOGE, after being questioned if his team had mistakenly said $50 million in condoms were being sent to Gaza and not Mozambique.
The Conversation · Jan 24, 2025 Political assassinations, police violence and lack of press freedom: 3 barriers to peace in Mozambique Mozambique’s parliament and its new president, Daniel Chapo, were sworn in in mid-January 2025 after a tumultuous post-election period of protests, barricades and police violence.
The Conversation · Jan 23, 2025 Five artists, five nations: taking to the road to find southern Africa’s hidden stories Zimbabwean art historian Barnabas Ticha Muvhuti travelled by road to five southern African countries – Botswana, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Namibia, Mozambique and Zambia – in pursuit of hidden stories. His mission was to visit artists in their studios to learn about the environments in which they work and…
The Conversation · Jan 21, 2025 Mozambique’s cycles of violence won’t end until Frelimo’s grip on power is broken Mozambique’s political history has been marred by violence, disputed elections and authoritarian control. The pattern continues. As the 2024 elections have shown, Mozambique remains trapped in a cycle of violence and instability. Mass protests due to widespread allegations of electoral fraud and police violence led to the deaths of dozens…