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UNFPA - East and Southern Africa
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“This support gives us hope”: A journey to motherhood in the midst of Tropical Cyclone Chido

Tropical Cyclone Chido is estimated to have killed 120 people and affected over 450,000. A lack of shelter, food shortages and the need for long-term medical and psychosocial support are some of the key priorities for recovery

When Tropical Cyclone Chido tore through northern Mozambique in December 2024, 26-year-old Massiala Agostinho was eight months pregnant with her fifth child.  Like almost all others in her village of Sambene, in the Mecufi District of Cabo Delgado Province, Ms. Agostinho’s home was quickly reduced to rubble by powerful winds and torrential…

African Energy Chamber

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Estevão Pale’s Ministerial Appointment is a Solid Choice for Mozambique Citizens and Investors

The Mozambican Energy Chamber pledges to support newly appointed Minister of Minerals and Energy, Estevão Pale, in driving local content, community engagement and sustainable growth in Mozambique’s energy sector

The Mozambican Energy Chamber extends its congratulations to Estevão Pale on his appointment as Minister of Minerals and Energy by President Daniel Chapo. As a proven leader and former Chairman of Mozambique’s national oil company Empresa Nacional de Hidrocarbonetos, Minister Pale brings a wealth of expertise and a progressive vision…

The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa
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President Ramaphosa attends the Presidential Inauguration in Moçambique

The inauguration of President-Elect Chapo provides an opportunity for all the people of Moçambique to work together towards peace, democracy and development

President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in Maputo today, 15 January 2025, to attend the inauguration of the President-Elect of the Republic of Moçambique, His Excellency Daniel Chapo, following the Presidential, Legislative and Provincial Elections which were held in Moçambique on 9 October 2024.  The inauguration of President-Elect Chapo provides an…

U.S. Embassy in Mozambique
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Demonstration Alert: U.S. Embassy Maputo, Mozambique

The U.S. Embassy is closed on January 9 for a National Day of Mourning for President James Earl Carter, Jr. and expects to reopen on January 10

Large crowds are gathering in various areas of Maputo to celebrate the return of presidential candidate Venacio Mondlane to Mozambique. The largest crowds are currently gathered in the vicinity of Mercado Estrela between Avenida Acordos De Lusaka and Avenida Angola. Police have fired tear gas, rubber bullets and live ammunition…

U.S. Embassy in Mozambique
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United States (U.S.) Government Responds to Tropical Cyclone Chido in Mozambique

Assessments of the full scope of the disaster are ongoing, and the U.S. Government will continue to work closely with the National Institute for Disaster Management to coordinate the cyclone response

The U.S. Government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), is providing $450,000 to support emergency relief efforts in response to Tropical Cyclone Chido, which devastated parts of Mozambique on December 15. This critical funding will help address the urgent needs of the affected populations across Cabo Delgado…

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
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Thousands displaced as post-election unrest grips Mozambique

Refugees and civilians are facing immense risks, losing their livelihoods and relying on humanitarian assistance

Post-election unrest in Mozambique has forced thousands of people to flee their homes. In Malawi, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and the government have identified around 2,000 who crossed into the country in the past week. In neighbouring Eswatini, another 1,000 people have arrived. Amongst the new arrivals are refugees…

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African Energy Chamber calls for peace and stability as Mozambique prepares to tap into Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) potential

Mozambique’s journey to becoming a leading energy producer is intimately linked to its ability to promote unity, security and democratic principles

With plans underway to restart construction of the delayed $20 billion Mozambique LNG project, which promises to produce 13.1 million tonnes of LNG per year for domestic use, it has never been more important to prioritise peace and stability in Mozambique. Following the 2024 general elections, violence during protests has…

UN News
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Secretary-General Urges Restraint amid Post-Election Violence in Mozambique

The Secretary-General is concerned about the post-election violence, which has resulted in loss of lives, and the destruction of public and private property

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General António Guterres: The Secretary-General takes note of the announcement of the Constitutional Council of Mozambique regarding the outcome of the general elections held on 9 October. He continues to follow developments closely. The Secretary-General is concerned about the post-election…

U.S. Embassy in Mozambique
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Press Statement: Constitutional Council Decision on Mozambican Elections

The United States calls on all stakeholders to refrain from violence and engage in meaningful collaboration to restore peace and foster unity

The United States is concerned by the December 23 announcement by the Mozambican Constitutional Council regarding the October 9 national elections. Civil society organizations, political parties, the media, and international observers, including those from the United States, cited significant irregularities in the tabulation process, as well as concern about the…

Republic of South Africa: Department of International Relations and Cooperation
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South Africa calls on all parties to commit to an urgent dialogue in Mozambique

The South African Government will continue working with SADC and other multilateral agencies in supporting a lasting solution to the current impasse

Following the proclamation final electoral results by the Constitutional Council of Mozambique, South Africa has noted with concern the ongoing violence and the subsequent disruptive protest in reaction to the announcement. South Africa calls on all parties to commit to an urgent dialogue that will heal the country and set…