Mozambique: Child abductions on the rise
Since the start of 2025, more than 120 children have been abducted in Mozambique’s northernmost province of Cabo Delgado. Children are often targeted for their military utility, serving as fighters,….
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Alcohol and poor nutrition now kill more people than infectious diseases in Mozambique
Chronic noncommunicable diseases associated with excessive alcohol consumption, tobacco use, and poor nutrition are now the leading cause of death in Mozambique, surpassing infectious diseases. Recent studies show that alcohol….
Accidents have killed 575 people since January in Mozambique
The number of accidents recorded between January and August was 430, a 20% increase compared to the same period last year. This situation translates into 7,000 to 10,000 deaths annually…..
Mozambique and South Korea sign US$14.8 million agreement to strengthen education
The South Korean government has announced an investment of US$14.8 million for the construction of a school and the expansion of classrooms in the province of Maputo, Mozambique. As indicated….
Mozambique: Four dead in Jihadists Deadly Attack in Cabo Delgado
Insurgents linked to the Islamic State group attacked a key Mozambique port town near a major international gas hub, clashing with troops and beheading at least two civilians, locals reported….
Mozambique: First Lady emphasizes the role of education and literacy in the digital age
The First Lady of Mozambique, Gueta Chapo, highlighted literacy as a national priority, emphasizing that in the digital age, it should be a driver for education, social inclusion, and active….
Cabo Delgado records first case of Mpox, bringing total to 70 in Mozambique
Mozambican health authorities have announced the first case of mpox in Cabo Delgado Province, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 70, according to the daily….
Child Shot Dead in Mozambique in Serious Violation of Rights
Four police officers allegedly shot and killed a 12-year-old child in Maputo province during a chase, using a private car, of the vehicle in which the minor was traveling with….
Mozambique kingpin ‘Dollarman’ shot dead in South Africa
A kidnapped Indian businessman has been reunited with his family after the South African Police Service (SAPS) anti-kidnapping task team rescued him during an operation that also left a notorious….
Mozambique: Son accused of killing his own mother due to food
A 55-year-old man is being held by the Mozambican Police (PRM) in the district of Chibuto, Gaza province, accused of killing his 81-year-old mother, allegedly because she served him food….
Mozambique: Maputo reports another case of Mpox
The province of Maputo has recorded another case of Mpox. The total number of infections in the country has risen to 67, with a cumulative total of 921 suspected cases….
European Union to disburse around €20 million for digital transformation in Mozambique
The European Union (EU) will disburse around 1.5 billion meticais (20 million euros) for digital transformation programs in Mozambique over the next three years, it was announced on Thursday (28….
Mozambique to start producing injectable medicines and vaccines this year
The Chairman of the Board of Directors of Sociedade Moçambicana de Medicamentos (SMM), Evaristo Madime, announced that the production of injectable medicines will begin this year. The expectation is for….
Mozambique: Lack of funds complicates humanitarian aid in Cabo Delgado
The humanitarian crisis in Cabo Delgado continues to intensify due to successive terrorist attacks. The humanitarian response faces significant financial constraints, which exacerbate the daily struggles of displaced people to….
Mozambique now reports 66 cases of Mpox and number of suspected cases rises to 810
The number of positive cases of mpox in Mozambique has risen to 66, with one more case reported in the last 24 hours in Manica, in the center of the….
Mozambique now reports 65 cases of Mpox
Mozambique is facing the largest outbreak of Mpox (monkeypox) ever recorded in the country, and now has 65 cases of Mpox, with 32 recoveries and no deaths. The government is….
Pope warns of new wave of violence in northern Mozambique
On Sunday, the Pope warned of the wave of violence in Cabo Delgado, northern Mozambique, calling on political leaders to ensure security and peace in the territory. “I express my….
Mozambique: Displacement continues in Cabo Delgado
More than 50,000 people have been displaced in Mozambique’s northern Cabo Delgado province in recent weeks following a new wave of terrorist attacks. The latest wave of displacement in Mozambique’s….
Mozambique: UN estimates that average life expectancy has risen from 60 to 63 years
The United Nations estimates that average life expectancy has increased, with women’s life expectancy slightly higher than men’s. The UNDP, the United Nations Development Programme, notes that the human development….
Mozambique’s Minister of Health denounces systematic theft of medicines from hospitals
During a meeting with nurses in Maputo, Mozambique’s Minister of Health, Ussene Isse, was blunt: “A lot of medicine is stolen from hospitals in the country; everything disappears within 15….
Mozambique strengthens surveillance measures in response to 16 active cases of Mpox
Mozambique currently has a total of 16 active cases of Mpox, spread across the provinces of Niassa, Manica, and Maputo. Since the beginning of the epidemic, 22 patients have recovered…..
Mozambique: Cabo Delgado transporters denounce extortion by terrorists
Road transporters in Cabo Delgado province, northern Mozambique, have reported suffering constant extortion by terrorist groups operating on various roads in the province. According to the drivers, these criminal actions….
ANAMOLA wants to change the rules of the political game in Mozambique
The president of the newly created political party, the National Alliance for a Free and Autonomous Mozambique (ANAMOLA), Venâncio Mondlane, stated during the first extraordinary session of the executive committee….
Mozambique: Accident leaves 23 dead and injured
Twenty-three people died when a 15-seat passenger minibus crashed and plunged into a stream in the Ka-Zabela area, Manhiça district, Maputo province. (Source Folha de Maputo)
Mozambique: Teenagers arrested in connection with the murder of a minor at a school
Two teenagers aged 16 and 15 suspected of being involved in the murder of a 15-year-old student in an argument at a school in Matola, Maputo province, have been arrested,….