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The latest news, analysis and opinion on Mozambique. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion.

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Maputo

Head of State

President Filipe Nyusi

Head of Government

President Filipe Nyusi

last updated:

29 November, 2024

Members of the Mozambique military patrol the streets of Maputo in November. Photo: Reuters

Africa

1,500 prisoners escape in Mozambique amid post-election unrest

Groups of protesters approached the penitentiary, triggering unrest inside and prompting inmates to knock down a wall and flee.

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South Africa

South African police arrest 95 Libyans at suspected secret military camp

27 Jul 2024 - 12:20AMvideocam

Asia travel

Review | Waldorf Astoria vs Raffles Meradhoo – which is the Maldives’ best resort?

13 Jul 2024 - 8:45AM

China-Africa relations

Why is China choosing Gulf, Russia over Africa for crude oil supplies?

A report has highlighted the struggle among African oil suppliers as China moves towards other trading partners.

7 Jul 2024 - 6:11PMvideocam

Angola in central Africa pioneered the concept of oil-backed loans as a way to get Chinese financing for infrastructure building. Photo: AFP

China-Africa relations

Chinese-built Zimbabwe steel plant fires up its furnace as it begins production

African country is putting high hopes on a newly operational steel plant to turn its economic fortunes around.

22 Jun 2024 - 10:30PMvideocam

China-Africa relations

Can China balance local interests with its needs as it eyes African fish stocks?

The country is investing heavily in port facilities across the continent, but its trawlers are accused of putting local stocks at risk.

16 Jun 2024 - 3:13PMvideocam

United Nations

Violence against children in war reached extreme levels in 2023, including Gaza: UN

Israeli forces, Hamas and Sudan’s warring rivals were added to a UN backlist for killing and injuring children.

12 Jun 2024 - 11:40AM

Palestinian children wounded in an Israeli bombardment in Gaza on June 4, 2024. Photo: AP

Tourism

World’s longest walk? 24,262km from South Africa to China

Russ Cook’s epic run across the length of Africa inspired Post Magazine to try devising the world’s longest walk. Here’s the result, including what to see on the way and countries to avoid.

14 May 2024 - 4:15PM

Masterpieces

Good as gold: how did jewellery perform at Hong Kong’s spring auctions?

Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels auction got off to a record-setting start and Phillips’ numbers are up too – but Bonhams’ and Christie’s sales are still to come

25 Jul 2024 - 4:00PM

Belt and Road Initiative

EU firms, wary of political heat, give China’s belt and road the cold shoulder

As geopolitical changes have made working with China more risky than before, European firms have backed away from infrastructure projects linked with the Belt and Road Initiative.

8 May 2024 - 9:10AMvideocam

China Railway Container Transport canisters at Germany’s Duisburg port. Collaboration between Europe and China on infrastructure has become more scarce in recent years. Photo: Bloomberg

Japan

With eye on China, Japan launches whistle-stop diplomatic tour of Global South

Madagascar, Ivory Coast and Nigeria were first on the itinerary for Tokyo’s top diplomat this week, as she also sought to push Japan’s Indo-Pacific strategy in Sri Lanka and Nepal.

6 May 2024 - 1:37PM

Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa shakes hands with Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara at his residence in Abidjan on Monday. Photo: AFP

China-Africa relations

‘White gold’ mines in Africa bear fruit after decades of Chinese investment

New Zimbabwe processing plants help create lithium supply chains for Beijing as other markets tighten.

3 May 2024 - 3:17PMvideocam

China-Africa relations

Chinese navy steps up African port calls in push to cement diplomatic ties

After pausing them during the pandemic, Beijing’s growing military diplomacy is seeing more frequent port visits.

13 Apr 2024 - 6:00PMvideocam

Asia travel

Natural wonders: a deep dive into Taiwan’s Green Island and Liuqiu Island

Taiwan’s southern islands are less touristy and offer natural beauty, easily accessible snorkelling and diving, one of the world’s three saltwater hot springs and a laid-back atmosphere.

9 Apr 2024 - 7:57AM

Scuba divers emerge from the waters of Taiwan’s southern Green Island. It and another southern island, Liuqiu, are less touristy and offer easily accessible snorkelling and diving among corals, and a laid-back atmosphere. Photo: Pete Ford

Africa

Dozens dead after overcrowded boat sinks off Mozambique coast

Makeshift ferry was carrying about 130 people when it sank. Most passengers were trying to escape mainland because of disinformation about cholera, a government official said.

8 Apr 2024 - 4:07PM

Mozambique Island in Nampula Province, Mozambique. File photo: Shutterstock

Tourism

‘Best dive ever’: looking for dugongs in Mozambique’s pristine waters

Mozambique is an unsung gem of African tourism. The Bazaruto Archipelago offers a chance to get up close to spectacular marine life – including the elusive dugong – without being too invasive.

15 Apr 2024 - 5:38AM

Middle East

Palestinians make fresh bid for UN membership. US says peace with Israel must come first

The Palestinian delegation to the United Nations is pushing for a vote to be recognised as a full member state next month, a move opposed by the United States.

4 Apr 2024 - 12:41PM

Africa

Zimbabwe declares drought disaster as El Nino leaves millions hungry

Zimbabwe’s declaration follows similar actions by neighbouring Zambia and Malawi, where drought linked to the El Nino weather phenomenon has scorched crops.

4 Apr 2024 - 11:56AM

A farmer in Mangwe district in southwestern Zimbabwe. The country declared a drought disaster on Wednesday. File photo: AP

Israel-Gaza war

China and Russia veto US-led UN resolution on Gaza ceasefire

US ambassador to UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield accused Russia and China of vetoing resolution for ‘petty’ reasons, simply because it was written by the US.

23 Mar 2024 - 12:48AMvideocam

Climate change

Opinion | Rich world must follow China’s lead and support Africa’s green revolution

Rising temperatures and falling agricultural productivity are not just harming food security but exacerbating human displacement and the potential for conflict. Africa needs wealthy nations to join China in funding its climate change fight and supporting its push for green mobility.

16 Mar 2024 - 4:30PMvideocam

Malaysia

Opinion | Can Malaysia’s MH370 aircraft still be found, 10 years after it disappeared?

Previous searches in the Indian Ocean did not locate any wreckage, although several pieces of debris have washed up over the years.

9 Mar 2024 - 11:06AMvideocam

A family member of passengers and crew on board the missing Malaysian Airlines flight MH370 writes on a memorial wall during a remembrance event marking the 10th anniversary of its disappearance in Selangor, Malaysia, on March 3. Photo: EPA-EFE

China-Africa relations

Uganda asks China to go further in opening up its market for African products

Yoweri Museveni builds on previous calls for more Chinese imports of value-added goods in Kampala meeting with Vice-Premier Liu Guozhong.

23 Jan 2024 - 8:12PMvideocam

China’s Vice-Premier Liu Guozhong at the Non-Aligned Movement ‘s 19th summit in Kampala on January 19. Photo: AFP

Israel-Gaza war

Opinion | China and India have a duty to act on Houthi threat to global shipping

While the lukewarm responses to the US-led counter-attacks are understandable, the major powers must rise above their divisions to protect a global good – safe passage for the world’s ships and their crew.

17 Jan 2024 - 5:30AMvideocam

Israel-Gaza war

UN Security Council demands immediate end to Houthi Red Sea attacks

The Yemeni rebels have stepped up strikes in the area, causing shipping companies to bypass the route, significantly adding to journey times and cost.

11 Jan 2024 - 9:58AMvideocam

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong customs arrests duo at airport over HK$16.5 million meth haul

Man and woman flying from Mozambique arrested at airport after officers discover 33.5kg of suspected narcotic hidden down backs of oil paintings and concealed in handicraft items.

23 Dec 2023 - 10:05PM

Customs has seized 128kg of illegal drugs from inbound air passengers over the first eight months of 2023. Photo: Yik Yeung-man

North Korea

North Korea’s thwarted smugglers lay bare abusable UN sanctions regime

Japanese police raided a used-car showroom in Chiba recently on suspicion it had attempted to transfer a US$68,000 Lexus to North Korea, according to reports.

12 Dec 2023 - 5:07PMvideocam

North Korea

North Korea may recall ambassador to Switzerland by year-end

Sources say ambassador Han Tae-song may have been involved in the illegal trade of elephant tusks and rhino horns through deals in four African countries.

9 Dec 2023 - 12:58AM

Science

CropWatch: over 160 countries join China’s tech war against the West on food

Developing countries sign up to Chinese agricultural monitoring system to help predict market fluctuations.

28 Nov 2023 - 10:00AMvideocam

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