Mozambique

The incredible journey of two princes from Mozambique whose lives were upended by the slave trade

The incredible journey of two princes from Mozambique whose lives were upended by the slave trade: A new book called The Two Princes of Mpfumo tells the fascinating story of a pair of royals from Mozambique in southern Africa whose lives were thrown into chaos by the transatlantic slave trade. We asked historian Lindsay O’Neill …

Political assassinations, police violence and lack of press freedom: 3 barriers to peace in Mozambique

Political assassinations, police violence and lack of press freedom: 3 barriers to peace in Mozambique: Mozambique’s parliament and its new president, Daniel Chapo, were sworn in in mid-January 2025 after a tumultuous post-election period of protests, barricades and police violence. The 9 October 2024 elections prompted countless reports of fraud, leading the European Union election …

La longue lutte du Mozambique pour bâtir une nation : quatre romans qui racontent cette histoire

La longue lutte du Mozambique pour bâtir une nation : quatre romans qui racontent cette histoire: L’histoire de la construction nationale du Mozambique est loin d’être achevée. Le pays continue de chercher une identité nationale cohérente, des institutions solides et des bases économiques capables d’unifier ses différentes couches. Ces éléments sont essentiels pour promouvoir l’harmonie …

Queer life in Africa is also full of joy – remembering the carnival in Mozambique

Queer life in Africa is also full of joy – remembering the carnival in Mozambique: In late colonial Mozambique, in the city of Lourenço Marques (today’s Maputo), a carnival festival was held almost every year. From the 1950s to the 1970s, the event was more than just a street parade. It also became a space …

Rwanda’s troops in Mozambique have done well to protect civilians – the factors at play

Rwanda’s troops in Mozambique have done well to protect civilians – the factors at play: Rwanda’s involvement in peacekeeping operations for the United Nations (UN) and African Union (AU) has increased since 2004. The relatively small east African nation is Africa’s most active troop-contributing country and the fourth most active worldwide. It has nearly 6,000 …

Between state and mosque: new book explores the turbulent history of Islamic politics in Mozambique

Between state and mosque: new book explores the turbulent history of Islamic politics in Mozambique: Mozambique is a multi-religious southern African nation with excellent relations between faiths. Relations between Muslims and the state have been good too. But the situation became more complicated in 2017 when a bloody jihadist insurgency broke out in the north. …

Mozambique had no data about snakebites. Our new study filled the gap — and the results are scary

Mozambique had no data about snakebites. Our new study filled the gap — and the results are scary: The Stiletto Snake is one of the species found in Mozambique. extinctorshy.org – Ali Puruleia Every year between 20,000 and 32,000 people in sub-Saharan Africa die after being bitten by snakes. That’s more than five times the …

Mozambique: Nyusi and Ramaphosa praise Samora Machel’s heroism

South Africa in the news: Mozambique: Nyusi and Ramaphosa praise Samora Machel’s heroism: South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa joined Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi to mark the 35th anniversary of the death of Mozambique’s first …: “South Africa” – BingNews Sticking with Gayle: WI Men’s senior team assistant coach Roddy Estwick says the side is likely …

South African president pledges concerted efforts for peace in Mozambique

South Africa in the news: South African president pledges concerted efforts for peace in Mozambique: Southern African countries will continue to act together to fight against terrorist groups destabilizing Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado province, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Tuesday.: “South Africa” – BingNews Private Equity Market to Witness Stunning Growth | Advent, Carlyle, …

South African president pledges concerted efforts for peace in Mozambique

How big is the Islamic threat in Mozambique? And why are Rwandan troops there?

How big is the Islamic threat in Mozambique? And why are Rwandan troops there?: Military intervention by Rwanda and SADC only buys time for Mozambique to address lack of development in its northern region EMIDIO JOZINE/AFP via Getty Images Rwanda has sent troops to Mozambique to assist the government in fighting against a four-year Islamist …

Zimbabwe seeks more power from Mozambique, Zambia

South Africa in the news: Zimbabwe seeks more power from Mozambique, Zambia: Zimbabwe is negotiating with Mozambique and Zambia to import 280MW of electricity to ease the shortages that have seen load shedding, Energy and Power …: “South Africa” – BingNews Africa: Shadow States Are the Biggest Threat to Democracy in Africa – Fresh Reports …