Tag Mozambique

Op-Ed: Africa’s Youth Rise to Reclaim Power

AFRICA’S  youth are rising to protest the failure of governance, and this trend is increasing across the continent. Youth-led protests are emerging in response to the persistence of corruption, high living costs, and inadequate access to health-care, housing, and infrastructure…

US Approves $5bn Loan For Mozambique LNG

THE United States Export-Import Bank has given the green light to a $5bn loan to support Mozambique’s long-delayed liquefied natural gas (LNG) project. According to a report from Reuters, this approval clears a crucial hurdle in reviving the $20bn project led by French…

Mozambique Emerges As Key Natural Gas Powerhouse

MOZAMBIQUE is cementing its position as a critical player in Africa’s energy sector, leveraging its vast natural gas reserves to drive economic growth and energy security. According to NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber, the country is leading…

Mozambique Police Chief Dismissed Amid Brutality Allegations

MOZAMBIQUE’S newly inaugurated President, Daniel Chapo, has dismissed Police Chief Bernadino Rafael following allegations of brutality during the disputed October election and its aftermath. Allegations of brutality Opposition figures have accused Rafael of collaborating with criminal groups to kidnap and…

Mozambique Opposition Leader Open To Joining Govt

MOZAMBIQUE post-election tensions may be easing as opposition leader Venâncio Mondlane and President Daniel Chapo express willingness to engage in dialogue to address the country’s political crisis. Both leaders shared their views in interviews with the BBC, indicating openness to cooperation…

Mozambique Ex-finance Minister Gets 8.5 years For Fraud

MANUEL Chang, the former finance minister of Mozambique, was sentenced to 8.5 years in prison on Friday after being found guilty of participating in a fraudulent scheme involving $2 billion in loans. The case, known as the ‘tuna bonds’ scandal, left…

Mozambique’s Mondlane To Return From Exile Thursday

EXILED opposition leader Venâncio Mondlane has announced his plans to return to Mozambique this Thursday, amid escalating protests and election disputes. Mondlane, who finished second in the contested election, has been in exile since October after two of his aides were…

Mozambique Unrest: Nigerian Calls For FG’s Intervention

AKINSOLA Olunloyo, a Nigerian in Mozambique, has appealed to the Nigerian government to intervene in Mozambique’s political crisis following the confirmation of the ruling party’s victory in the Oct. 9 elections. He urged President Bola Tinubu to use his influence…

21 Killed in Mozambique Unrest After Court Upholds Election

MOZAMBIQUE has been plunged into turmoil, with at least 21 fatalities reported after the Constitutional Council upheld the ruling Frelimo party’s controversial election win on Monday. Interior Minister Pascoal Ronda confirmed the death toll late Tuesday, describing the situation as critical. Protests…