Source: International Monetary Fund (IMF) |

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Statement on Mozambique

To better align IMF support with the new government’s priorities and vision, the Mozambican authorities have requested the initiation of discussions for a new IMF program

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Mr. Pablo Lopez Murphy, visited Maputo from February 19 to March 4, 2025, to discuss policy implementation under the ECF arrangement. Discussions related to the program reviews continued virtually in the subsequent weeks. Following these discussions, the Mozambican authorities and IMF staff…

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United Arab Emirates (UAE) Drives Strategic Push into Africa’s Oil & Gas Industry

The UAE’s recent investments in Mozambique and Egypt highlight its expanding role in Africa’s energy sector, positioning it as the continent’s largest investor and a key partner in driving future growth

The UAE’s investment footprint in Africa’s oil and gas sector has expanded with its recent entry into Mozambique’s Rovuma Basin. XRG, the international energy investment arm of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, made headlines last month by entering Mozambique’s lucrative gas market, underscoring the UAE's expanding influence in Africa's energy…

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Southern African countries launch climate-resilient health initiative with World Health Organization (WHO) support

The programme also contributes to building sustainable, resilient health systems that can withstand future pandemics and climate shocks

Eight Southern African countries have embarked on a landmark effort to bolster emergency preparedness and response systems in the face of increasing climate-related health threats.  With financial support from the Pandemic Fund, and technical assistance from World Health Organization (WHO) in the African Region and other partners, Botswana, Lesotho, Madagascar,…

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    • From left to right: Mr. Changmoon Yang, MD of Busan Techno Park, South Korea; Mozambique’s Minister of Communication and Digital Transformation; and Akposso Marcelle, Division Manager, AfDB, at the signing of a tripartite agreement for a drone-driven initiative to strengthen disaster preparedness in Mozambique
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African Development Bank and Mozambique launch drone-based initiative to strengthen country’s disaster preparedness

The Drone-Based Disaster Management Project will establish a drone training centre in Mozambique to train 30 professionals, including 10 instructors

The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org), the government of Mozambique, and Korea’s government agency Busan Technopark have launched an innovative drone-driven initiative to strengthen disaster preparedness in Mozambique, a country frequently hit by floods, mudslides, cyclones, and other weather-related crises.   The launch event took place in Maputo, on Thursday, April 3.  …

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Trump’s Second Term: A Rare Opportunity for Real African Energy Independence (By NJ Ayuk)

The USD4.7 billion Mozambique loan is just the beginning — a proof of concept for what collaboration with the U.S. can achieve

By NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber (https://EnergyChamber.org) Donald Trump’s return to the White House in 2025 represents a pivotal moment for Africa’s fossil fuel industry. His administration’s swift reapproval of a USD4.7 billion loan from the U.S. Export-Import Bank (Exim) for TotalEnergies’ liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in…

Source: European Union External Action: The Diplomatic Service of the European Union |

Mozambique: Statement by the Spokesperson on the latest political developments

The EU encourages all political actors in Mozambique to continue to engage in a meaningful dialogue that leads to restoring trust in public institutions and brings about urgent reforms

The EU welcomes the meeting between Mozambican President Daniel Chapo and former presidential candidate Venâncio Mondlane on 23 March as a positive step towards reconciliation in Mozambique. The EU encourages all political actors in Mozambique to continue to engage in a meaningful dialogue that leads to restoring trust in public…

Source: Amnesty International |

Mozambique: Two years without justice for protester shot in the eye with rubber bullet

According to Manhique’s lawyer, he was running away from tear gas when he was hit in the eye

Ahead of the two-year anniversary of Inocêncio Manhique losing his eye due to unlawful use of force by security forces, Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, Khanyo Farisè, said:  “Two years ago, security forces shot Inocêncio Manhique in the eye with a rubber bullet during a…

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The African Energy Chamber (AEC) Thanks Trump Administration for Supporting Mozambique Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Project After Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) Re-Authorizes $4.7B Loan

The African Energy Chamber commends the Trump administration for its continued support of the Mozambique LNG project, following the re-authorization of a crucial $4.7 billion loan by the U.S. Export-Import Bank

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org), as the voice of Africa’s energy sector, expresses its sincere appreciation to the Trump administration for its unwavering support in advancing the Mozambique LNG project, a monumental initiative led by TotalEnergies that is set to reshape the energy landscape in Mozambique and across Africa.…

Source: Delegation of the European Union to the Republic of Malawi |

European Union (EU) Allocates €200,000 in Humanitarian Aid for Mozambican Asylum Seekers in Malawi

The EU funding will bolster the efforts of the Malawi Red Cross Society (MRCS) in delivering much-needed relief including shelter, clean water, multipurpose cash, healthcare, and hygiene

In response to the influx of Mozambican asylum seekers in Malawi, the European union has allocated €200,000 in emergency humanitarian aid to assist those affected in meeting their immediate essential needs in a safe and dignified manner. The influx follows post-election protests in Mozambique, where opposition claims of electoral fraud…

Source: International Monetary Fund (IMF) |

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Staff Completes Visit to Mozambique

For 2025, growth is projected to recover to 3.0 percent as social conditions normalize and economic activity picks up, especially in services

IMF staff and the Mozambican authorities have discussed performance and policies underpinning the Fifth and Sixth Reviews of the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement. Discussions were fruitful and will continue virtually in the coming weeks. An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Mr. Pablo Lopez Murphy, conducted discussions from…