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Five Premier League clubs are interested in signing Mozambican international Geny Catamo and are monitoring his situation at Sporting, with a possible move in the January transfer window.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has reaffirmed his country’s support for Russia in the war against Ukraine and expressed his intention to deepen cooperation with Moscow.
Mozambique’s Ministry of Health (MISAU) has introduced a traceability seal for medicines and medical supplies distributed through the National Health Service (SNS), in a move aimed at strengthening control and preventing theft and diversion.
Mozambique has requested access to military archives held in Portugal to deepen research into the country’s national liberation struggle and complete historical records related to Mozambican combatants.
Indonesian authorities have resumed search operations for 129 people missing after a ferry sank while travelling between the islands of Java and Borneo. At least six people have died in the accident.
Nigeria’s National Assembly has banned all official visits by Nigerian representatives to South Africa in response to continuing violence against immigrants in the country.
The United States is beginning to ease some of the airport security rules introduced after the September 11, 2001 attacks, in a move that could influence wider discussions about procedures used at international airports.
Saudi Arabia has temporarily suspended operations on its East-West pipeline after a drone attack that Iraqi authorities said originated from an Iraqi province near the border with Iran.
India has called for a major reform of global governance, arguing that emerging economies should have a greater say in decisions taken by the world’s leading international institutions.
At least 76 people have died after a fire broke out on the M/V June Aster ferry in the Philippines following an explosion in the cargo area.
ANAMOLA has appointed James Njiji as interim secretary-general, replacing Messias Uarreno, who was removed from the position after about a year in office.
Authorities have seized 17,279 units of alcoholic beverages valued at around 1.3 million meticais during an inspection operation carried out in Matola, Maputo Province.
Public minibus operators in Maputo City will be required to use standardised route identification signs, in a move aimed at improving monitoring and making it easier for passengers to identify and report irregularities.
Domestic workers in Mozambique are set to benefit from new labour protections, including written employment contracts, mandatory registration with the Social Security system, paid leave and stronger safeguards against harassment.
Mozambique’s Net International Reserves (NIR) fell by around $821 million between February and July 2026, according to data from the Bank of Mozambique.
Mozambique’s Ministry of Health (MISAU) expects more than six million cases of disease during the 2026/2027 rainy season, with malaria, febrile syndrome, diarrhoea, cholera, meningitis and measles among the main health concerns.
Mozambican President Daniel Chapo has called for greater investment in the creative industries, arguing that culture and the arts should not only help preserve national identity but also generate income for artists and contribute to the country’s economy.
The Government of Mozambique announced the temporary suspension of the Government Electronic Mail Service (CorreioGOV) due to technical maintenance and optimisation work on the platform.
Grinding or clenching your teeth while you sleep may seem harmless, but experts warn that it can cause pain, tooth damage and sleep problems without the person realising it immediately.
A former Anthropic employee says people working directly with artificial intelligence are “genuinely scared” by the speed of the technology’s development and the risks it could pose to humanity.
ANAMOLA president Venâncio Mondlane has reported the death of Ilídio Facitela Gustavo, a party mobiliser in Morrumbene district, Inhambane Province, saying the victim was one of the witnesses listed for his trial before the Supreme Court.
Mozambique and South Korea have strengthened cooperation in the energy sector through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding focused on knowledge sharing, policy cooperation and the development of projects linked to natural resources and industry.
A shortage of transport is affecting the work of justice institutions in KaMubukwana Municipal District, in Maputo City, including the timely presentation of detainees before judicial authorities.
Vilankulo district, in Inhambane Province, now has a new District Judicial Court, inaugurated by President Daniel Chapo.
The Mozambique Republic Police (PRM) have arrested a 37-year-old man in Maputo City on suspicion of assaulting and raping a 71-year-old woman in the Urbanização neighbourhood.
The Mozambique Republic Police (PRM) have arrested a man in Maputo City suspected of posing as a traffic police officer to inspect vehicles and illegally collect money from motorists.
The Matola Municipality will subsidise the costs of obtaining and renewing driving licences, as well as the licensing of motorcycle taxi drivers operating in the city.
Three people have been arrested in Beira, Sofala Province, on suspicion of involvement in an attempt to divert 800,000 litres of fuel using falsified documents at the Port of Beira cargo terminal.
The Mozambican government is preparing to approve regulations for the new Mining Law in the coming days, as part of efforts to reorganise the sector, strengthen oversight and reduce risks linked to illegal mining activities.
Elon Musk has once again called for greater control over the development of the most advanced artificial intelligence systems, as concerns grow over the speed of technological progress and the risks associated with its use.
At least 1.2 million people received humanitarian assistance in Mozambique during 2025 through a United Nations fund established to respond to the impacts of extreme weather events, armed conflict and other emergencies.
The Aliança Nacional para um Moçambique Livre e Autónomo (ANAMOLA), led by Venâncio Mondlane, has removed Messias Luís Cipriano Uarreno from the position of Secretary-General and appointed James Mlando Fausto Njiji to serve in the role on an interim basis.
João Muchine Mudema has been appointed by FRELIMO’s Political Commission to serve as the party’s interim First Secretary in Maputo City until internal elections are held in the capital.
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) continues to spread and has now reached a seventh province, increasing concern among health authorities.
RENAMO’s head of mobilisation, Geraldo Carvalho, has defended the leadership of Ossufo Momade and called for unity within the party as internal opposition to the current president continues to grow.
ExxonMobil has selected two Mozambican companies to provide logistics support services for the Rovuma LNG project in Area 4 of the Rovuma Basin, as the megaproject moves towards a final investment decision.
