Tag: Mozambique
Mozambique:President for International Support
Nyusi strongly condemned recent episodes of violence during protests and demonstrations in the country. On Tuesday, Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi called on the international community to provide continued assistance for stability and peace in the African country following the recent elections. Related:Mozambique: Opposition Candidate Accused of Creating Unrest During a meeting with foreign ambassadors held […]
October 30, 2024
Mozambique: Opposition Candidate Accused of Creating Unrest
The police also accuse Mondlane of acts that caused confusion among the population in the district of Moma, and in the northern province of Nampula. On Monday, Mozambican authorities accused opposition presidential candidate Venancio Mondlane of setting fire to a police station during protests in recent days. Related:Mozambique police disperse opposition protests after election According […]
October 29, 2024
Mozambique police disperse opposition protests after election
Mozambican police fired tear gas and bullets on Monday at protesters in the capital Maputo. The protesters had gathered at the scene of the shooting deaths of two opposition party figures last Saturday after a disputed election. Related:Mozambique: Food Insecurity Affects Nearly 134,000 People Some of the police officers fired with their pistols as they […]
October 22, 2024
Mozambique: Food Insecurity Affects Nearly 134,000 People
“We are not saying that there is famine in the province, but we recognize that there are families in some districts who are experiencing difficulties and need food assistance for their subsistence,” said Matusse.
June 11, 2024
Mozambique: Frelimo Elects Presidential Candidate
The ruling Liberation Front of Mozambique (Frelimo) announced that its presidential candidate for the elections scheduled on October 9 will be Daniel Francisco Chapo, governor of the province of Inhambane (south). Related: Southern African Community Condemns Attack on Displaced Civilians According to local media reports this Monday, the party’s Central Committee chose Chapo as a […]
May 6, 2024
President of Mozambique Meets With Relatives of Victims of Shipwreck
The President of Mozambique, Filipe Nyusi, traveled on Wednesday to Mozambique Island, in the province of Nampula (north) and met with relatives of the victims of the shipwreck of April 7, due to which 98 people died, 29 survived and three remain missing. RELATED: Ferry Sinking in Mozambique: Almost 100 People Dead Through social networks, […]
April 10, 2024
Ferry Sinking in Mozambique: Almost 100 People Dead
The death toll from the sinking of a makeshift ferry off the northern coast of Mozambique on Sunday has risen to nearly 100, according to the country’s Institute of Maritime Transport (INTRASMAR). RELATED: Zambia: Unity Essential to End Conflicts in DRC and Mozambique The initial death toll of 91 rose to 96 after they recovered […]
April 8, 2024
Mozambique: President for Increased Commitment, Higher Education
On Thursday, Mozambique’s President Filipe Nyusi said that only 8% of Mozambicans are enrolled in higher education within the country, underlining the urgent need to improve the overall schooling rate, which currently stands below the average for southern African countries. RELATED: Mozambique: President Calls for Respect to the Voting Process “The higher education population currently […]