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 needed to pursue entrepreneurship opportunities. Youth-led protests in Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, and South Africa have … Read more
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 energy giant TotalEnergies. The financing deal had initially been approved in 2020 under President Donald … Read more
MOZAMBIQUE, a former Portuguese colony alongside Guinea-Bissau and Angola, gained its independence in the 1970s, after a decade of armed struggle led by the Front for the Liberation of Mozambique (FRELIMO). Samora Machel, the leader of FRELIMO, spearheaded the guerrilla struggle, backed by the Soviet Union. The Carnation Revolution in Portugal and the overthrow … Read more
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 the charge in expanding electricity access, clean cooking solutions, and industrial development across the continent. … Read more
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 kill civilian protesters in recent months. Rafael has denied these claims, stating that only 96 … Read more
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 after weeks of unrest following disputed elections. Mondlane, who has challenged Chapo’s victory in the October elections, … Read more
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 economy in ruins and impacted international investors, as reported by Reuters. Chang, 69, was convicted … Read more
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 killed and he received threats on his life. His return comes just days before the swearing-in … Read more
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 within the African Union to mobilise efforts to restore peace and stability in Mozambique. Olunloyo … Read more
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 erupted nationwide, driven by opposition groups and supporters who claim the October election was marred … Read more