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8 dead in Kenya protests against police brutality, poor governance
At least eight Kenyans died and more than 80 others were receiving specialized treatment Wednesday, with some sustaining gunshot wounds, during countrywide protests against police brutality and poor governance, human rights groups said. Protesters...

At least 120 children abducted in Mozambique, rights group says
By Gavin Blackburn with AP Published on 24/06/2025 - 18:34 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...
Mozambique energy minister optimistic on TotalEnergies' plan to resume LNG project
TOKYO - Mozambique's energy minister said on Friday the government has not received a request from TotalEnergies to lift a force majeure declaration on its $20-billion liquefied natural gas (LNG) project there, but he is optimistic about the oil...
Tanzania reaffirms solidarity with Mozambique
DAR ES SALAAM, June 25 (Xinhua) -- Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan on Wednesday reiterated her country's commitment to strengthening cooperation with Mozambique in advancing development, regional unity, and people's welfare. As a part of...

Mozambique: These are the children the United States left to die
In Mozambique, the health system is overwhelmingly built on US money. When the Trump administration instantly pulled much of this funding without warning, disease and death spread. Spotlight and GroundUp visited one of the worst affected regions...

Kirti Vardhan Singh Highlights India-Mozambique Ties
Share Union Minister of State for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh during his visit to Mozambiqu inaugurated a Jaipur Foot artificial limb fitment camp in collaboration with Mozambique’s Health Minister Dr. Ussene Hilario Isse. The camp,...
Samia lands in Mozambique for independence golden jubilee
DAR ES SALAAM: PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan will today depart for Maputo, Mozambique for a two-day state visit. According to a press statement released by the Directorate of Presidential Communications on Tuesday, President Samia’s visit follows...

Lukashenko 'dynamite' By Mozambique President
5 Daniel Chapu Photo: Reuters The dictator calls him to Belarus three years in a row. Lukashenko confirmed the readiness to receive the president of Mozambique Daniel Francisco Chapa in Minsk or to visit Maputo on an official visit for...

At least 120 children abducted by insurgents in Mozambique
CAPE TOWN (AP): 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 abductions in the country’s troubled Cabo Delgado province. The...

Mozambique Greenlights Eni’s Coral Norte FLNG
Eni is nearing a final investment decision (FID) on construction of a second floating liquefied natural gas unit (FLNG) in Mozambique’s Rovuma Basin, Area 4 after having secured government approval of the Italian major’s $7.2 billion development...

FMs of China, Mozambique exchange congratulations on 50th year of ties
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi exchanged congratulations on Wednesday with Mozambican Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Maria Manuela dos Santos Lucas on the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties. Wang, also a member of the Political...

Independence: Marcelo sees a “future of hope” in Mozambique
The Portuguese President, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, expressed optimism about Mozambique’s future as the country marks 50 years of independence, highlighting the bond between the two lusophone nations. “Not just the 50 years already lived, but the...

Human rights group raises alarm over surge of child abductions in Mozambique
Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Tuesday expressed concern over an Islamic State-linked group abducting increasing numbers of children in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado province. According to HRW and other reports, the armed group, locally known as...

Kirti Vardhan Singh In Mozambique, Highlights India's 'Growth Story' Under PM Modi's Leadership
(MENAFN- IANS) Maputo, June 25 (IANS) Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh on Wednesday interacted with the members of the Indian community in Maputo as part of an official visit to Mozambique to mark the 50th...

Xi, Chapo hail 50th anniversary of ties between China, Mozambique
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday exchanged congratulations with Mozambican President Daniel Chapo on the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between China and Mozambique. Xi noted that over the 50 years since the establishment of...

Kenyan police clash with protesters as anger over bad governance and police brutality...
Parliament and the president’s office in the Kenya’s capital were barricaded with razor wire, with all access roads blockaded by police. The protests, which have now spread to major cities including Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru and Nyahururu, have...

President Brahim Ghali arrives in Maputo to attend Mozambique’s 50th independence anniversary celebrations
Maputo (Mozambique), June 24, 2025 (SPS) – The President of the Republic, Secretary-General of the Polisario Front, Brahim Ghali, arrived Tuesday in the Mozambican capital, Maputo, to participate in the celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of...

Mozambique’s international reserves rise again in April
According to the latest statistical report from the Bank of Mozambique, the country’s foreign currency reserves hit a one-year low in February, dropping to $3.593 billion (€3.109 billion). They increased by 1% in March to $3.619 billion (€3.131...
Peramiho’s new terminal cuts cost, adds comfort
RUVUMA: FINALLY, residents of Peramiho woke up on July 1, 2025 to find their dusty, chaotic bus hub transformed. Instead of pothole galas and impromptu vegetable markets, they now have a sleek, modern bus stand formally opened by Brigadier Ahmed...

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...