December 05, 2022
Mozambique: As Rwandan Troops Hit 2500, Total May Accept a Security Zone
TotalEnergies and France seem to be inching toward resuming work on the gas inside a protection zone run by Rwanda, while the war continues elsewhere in Cabo Delgado. TotalEnergies… Read more »
Mozambique: Water Looks OK in Mozambique, But Not in Zimbabwe
Mozambique's main dams are at least half full and Cahora Bassa is 82% full, very good for this time of year, just before the rains. This comes from the daily Boletim Hidrológico… Read more »
Mozambique: Damning Evidence in Secret Debt Trial
There is damning evidence against 10 of the 19 people accused in the $2 bn secret debt trial, but no evidence against 9 lesser figures who had handled money but had no reason to… Read more »
Mozambique: Thousands of Displaced Returning Home, but Face Problems, Says OMR
The best current pictures of zones of insecurity, areas of return, and motivation for return is given in a 1 November study by Joao Feijó of the OMR (Rural Observatory),… Read more »
October 10, 2022
Mozambique: Government Promised IMF Big Wage and Staff Cuts
The government promised the IMF big wage and staff cuts in order to gain IMF approval in May of a $456 mn Extended Credit Facility. The total civil service wage bill is to be cut… Read more »
Mozambique: Graphite Has a Place in the U.S.-China Battle
Africa and Mozambique are part of a growing confrontation between the US and China. Mozambique was one of five African countries invited to the United States convened Minerals… Read more »
Mozambique: Interest Rates Up 2 Percent - Aid Down, Borrowing Up
The base interest rate was raised from 15.25% to 17.25% by the Bank of Mozambique (BdM) on 30 September. The Association of Mozambican Banks (AMB) said it would maintain the prime… Read more »
September 13, 2022
Mozambique: Insurgents Move South, Mounting Attacks in Nampula Province
Insurgents attacked in two districts of Nampula province, Erati and Memba, in the past two weeks, in the biggest move south from Cabo Delgado. They moved from Ancuabe thorough… Read more »
August 31, 2022
Mozambique: Cabo Delgado War - Insurgency Continues in 8 Districts
Fighting continued in July and August with attacks in Palma and Mocimboa da Praia districts, near the district towns, in the gas zone which is supposed to be safe. Between 18 and… Read more »
Mozambique: Reserve Commander - Army Gives Jobs to Frelimo Instead of Creating Soldiers
“The army must recruit in order to wage war. But what happens today is that we recruit in order to give people jobs. I recruit my son because I can’t educate him, so I… Read more »
Mozambique: Raising Questions at the Top; Free Market Hurts Small Farmers
Raising questions at the top Nyusi 1 - the high cost of economic liberalisation Read more »
August 01, 2022
Mozambique: War in North Expands as Displaced Hit 950,000
Rwandan forces have dispersed the insurgents, leading to more widespread and audacious insurgent attacks. Government, Rwandan and SADC forces have become more active and effective.… Read more »
June 23, 2022
Mozambique: Insurgents Infiltrate New Areas
Insurgents are attacking farther south than ever before, with attacks just 45 km from Pemba, and the first attacks in Nampula province. The main N1 road and mining projects were… Read more »
June 07, 2022
Mozambique: Under Pressure, Insurgents Disperse, Create New Forest Base
As predicted, insurgents under pressure from solders from Rwandan and the SADC Mission in Mozambique (SAMIM) are moving to ignored and less protected areas. Read more »
May 30, 2022
Mozambique: Land Grab and Press Crackdown Point to Dubious Beliefs About War
A land grab in Palma by the Council of Ministers, a press crackdown in the new anti-terrorism law, and the continued discouragement of a return of displaced people - all in the… Read more »
April 30, 2019
Mozambique: Tropical Cyclone Kenneth Death Toll Rises to 38
Heavy rain and likely flooding are predicted for Tuesday in Nampula and Cabo Delgado, exacerbating problems caused by Cyclone Kenneth. Many areas in central Cabo Delgado remain… Read more »