Children are dying of malnutrition in Mozambique
A priest says that people are starving to death in Cabo Delgado and says that “it gets to the point of trying to eat the grass”. Father Manuel Faria coordinates….
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UN says drought causes “unprecedented levels” of food insecurity in Mozambique
The United Nations says that the drought in Mozambique is causing unprecedented levels of food insecurity. The UN estimates that food insecurity caused by the El Niño weather phenomenon is….
US representative in Mozambique guarantees support
The US ambassador to Mozambique, Peter H. Vrooman, reiterates that US support for essential projects in Mozambique will not be affected, despite the difficulties faced. The assurance was given after….
25,000 families affected by drought receive food assistance in Mozambique
Around 25,000 of the 32,000 families affected by the severe drought in Sofala province are receiving food assistance from the government and partners, according to information broadcast by Rádio Moçambique….
UN Secretary-General meets with the President of Mozambique
The United Nations Secretary-General met with the President of the Republic of Mozambique, Daniel Chapo. The Secretary-General expressed the readiness of the United Nations system to support the announced governance….
Mozambique cuts fuel prices
The Energy Regulatory Authority (ARENE) announced a reduction in regulated oil prices, with the most significant reduction being in the cost of petroleum, by 17 meticais. The price of light….
Mozambique: PODEMOS announces end of relationship with Venâncio Mondlane and accuses him of extremism
The Optimistic People for the Development of Mozambique (Podemos) party, which supported Venâncio Mondlane’s presidential candidacy, announced the end of its relationship with the politician, accusing him of “inconsistent and….
Mozambique’s CTA points to a deficit of 373 million dollars and urges the BM to act urgently
The Confederation of Economic Associations of Mozambique (CTA) warned in a statement of the growing currency crisis in the country, revealing that 63 companies reported difficulties in making payments abroad,….
President of Mozambique discusses challenges and progress in the fight against HIV with the UN
The President of the Republic of Mozambique, Daniel Chapo, met with the Executive Director of the Joint United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) and Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations, Winnie….
Mozambique: Cabo Delgado prepares to face humanitarian crisis after foreign aid cuts
The Mozambican government and humanitarian agencies working in Cabo Delgado continue to search for alternatives to deal with the humanitarian crisis, caused by a prolonged armed conflict and aggravated by….
UNICEF provided emergency assistance to 61,400 people in Mozambique in 2024
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) provided emergency medical assistance to 61,400 people affected by climate change in Mozambique last year, the UN agency said in a report. Of those….
Lawsuit opened against Venâncio Mondlane in Mozambique
The Public Prosecutor’s Office in the southern Mozambican province of Inhambane has opened a civil lawsuit against former presidential candidate Venancio Mondlane, blaming him for destroying public property during riots….
DOGE cuts 10 million USD male circumcision programme in Mozambique
The US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, has announced a new cut in a support programme for Mozambique, in this case for male circumcision, of $10….
300,000 affected by cyclone Dikeledi need urgent support in Mozambique
Around three hundred thousand people, corresponding to 80,780 families affected by cyclone Dikeledi in the coastal districts of Nampula province, need urgent humanitarian assistance. So far, the National Institute for….
Road accident kills 12 in Mozambique
At least twelve people died in a road accident that took place on Sunday (February 16) morning in the town of Maluana, Manhiça district, Maputo province. The Manhiça District Hospital….
Don’t travel to Mozambique, say Britain and USA
Since the beginning of the year, Mozambique has been on the list of dangerous countries not to visit or to “reconsider” by Great Britain and the United States. Mozambique has….
Business confidence index improves in Mozambique but still negative
The index that measures business confidence in Mozambique improved in January but remains in negative territory since the post-election protests, which resulted in hundreds of deaths and a downturn in….
SMS BIZ platform in Mozambique: Nearly 900,000 young people seek advice
The number of users of the SMS BIZ platform has risen from 470,000 in 2022 to 880,000 in 2024, allowing young people and teenagers to obtain information on sexuality, early….
NGO advocates reducing foreign dependence in health in Mozambique
The Citizen’s Observatory for Health argued that Mozambique should think of strategies to reduce its external dependence, given the cut in US international aid, considering that the measure has a….
Fight against HIV and tuberculosis returns to normal in Mozambique
More than 1,200 employees in the health sector, from different North American organizations, returned yesterday to their jobs at health facilities in Maputo province, Mozambique. The information was provided by….
Mozambique starts producing vaccines
This year, Mozambique will start producing vaccines and large-volume injectables, which will guarantee the timely availability of these drugs in the National Health Service (SNS) for the prevention of diseases,….
Mozambique’s HCB to contribute around 18 billion Meticais
The Cahora-Bassa Hydroelectric Company (HCB) plans to contribute around 18 billion Meticais (about 281,7 million USD) to the state coffers this year. The HCB Board of Directors chairman announced this….
COVID-19 pandemic costs 39,500 jobs in Mozambique
In Mozambique, the COVID-19 pandemic has thrown at least 39,500 workers out of their jobs, according to Labour and Social Security Minister Margarida Talapa. Speaking on Thursday in the northern….
Drought affected more than 7,000 families in recent years in Mozambique
More than 7,000 families living in the Massingir district, in Gaza province, in southern Mozambique, have been affected by drought in recent years, which has led to a food crisis…..
Food insecurity affects almost 100,000 in centre of Mozambique
According to the local administrator, nearly 100,000 people in the district of Caia, in Sofala province, central Mozambique, face food insecurity due to the impacts of the El Niño weather….