Tag: Mozambique
National Mourning in Mozambique for the Victims of Cyclone Chido
In Mozambique, the National Institute for Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (INGD) has reported that nearly 263,000 people have been affected, and tens of thousands of homes have been destroyed. Related: Cyclone Chido devastates Mozambique and Malawi: Death toll rises to 86 Mozambique’s President Filipe Nyusi has proclaimed a two-day national mourning in response to […]
December 19, 2024
Cyclone Chido devastates Mozambique and Malawi: Death toll rises to 86
Malawi has also suffered the consequences of the cyclone, with 13 confirmed deaths and 45,162 people affected. Local authorities report that many individuals have had to leave their homes due to the devastation. Related: Cyclone Chido Exposes Mozambique’s Vulnerability: A Crisis Deepened by Inequality and Underfunding The tragedy has unfolded in northern Mozambique and Malawi […]
December 18, 2024
Cyclone Chido Exposes Mozambique’s Vulnerability: A Crisis Deepened by Inequality and Underfunding
The death toll from Cyclone Chido continues to rise, highlighting the devastating impact of climate change on already vulnerable populations in northern Mozambique. Related:Cyclone Chido Devastates Northern Mozambique: More than 45 Dead and Thousands Affected The latest figures from the National Institute for Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (INGD) report at least 45 deaths and […]
December 17, 2024
Cyclone Chido Devastates Northern Mozambique: More than 45 Dead and Thousands Affected
INGD President Luísa Meque described the situation as “chaotic” during an emergency committee meeting in the city of Pemba, the capital of Cabo Delgado province, which has been hit hardest by the cyclone. Related: Emmanuel Macron To Travel to Mayotte to Inspect the Damage Caused by Cyclone Chido Cyclone Chido has left a trail of […]
December 17, 2024
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, […]