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At the High-level Week in New York, Minister Fajon prioritised political solutions over military approaches
SLOVENIA, September 25 - Minister Fajon has traditionally participated in the debate on the Western Balkans. This year, the debate was hosted by Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani as part of the Friends of the Western Balkans group. Minister...

UM holds International Night to promote cultural exchange
MACAU, September 17 - The Global Affairs Office of the University of Macau (UM) held the International Night 2025, bringing together over 250 students from 45 countries. Students and faculty members engaged in meaningful cross-cultural dialogue...

Stonecoal SA Submits Bid for Mozambique’s Major Revuboè Coal Concession Following Government Revocation — Stonecoal SA
MAPUTO, Mozambique, Sept. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stonecoal SA, represented by SVS CONSULTANTS FZCO, today announces the formal submission of its operational plan to develop the Revuboè basin’s multi-billion-dollar coal concession (4064C)....

Mozambique, Qatar company ink agreement to develop key economic, social sectors
(MENAFN) Mozambique and Qatar-based Al Mansour Holding have signed a strategic cooperation agreement worth 20 billion U.S. dollars in Maputo, aiming to accelerate development across vital economic and social sectors. The agreement covers a wide...

Mozambique, Qatari Company Seal USD20B Pact
(MENAFN) Mozambique’s government and Qatar-based Al Mansour Holding have finalized a landmark $20 billion strategic partnership aimed at accelerating development across vital economic and social sectors. The agreement was signed Tuesday in Maputo,...

ODeX and PIL Go Live in Mozambique, Advancing Digital Trade Operations in Southern Africa
ODeX and PIL launch digital shipping in Mozambique with eInvoice, ePayments, and eDO, streamlining trade and boosting efficiency for Southern Africa. DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, September 9, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- ODeX, the trusted digital...

Education Above All Foundation Marks International Day to Protect Education from Attack
DOHA, QATAR, September 9, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global education and development organisation, joins the international community in marking the United Nations International Day to Protect...

Minister Barbara Creecy: 14th SARA International Rail Conference and Exhibition in Sandton Convention Centre
Keynote address speech by the Minister of Transport Ms Barbara Creecy on the occasion of the 14th SARA International Rail Conference and Exhibition in Sandton Convention Centre, Sandton Programme Director President of SARA, Mr Nixon Dlamini Hon...

Police rescue kidnapped businessman while Mozambican kidnapper becomes fatally wounded
The South African Police Service(SAPS) anti-kidnapping task team has safely reunited an Indian businessman with his family following a shootout with an alleged mastermind behind the businessman’s kidnapping. The businessman was found in Alexandra...

Arthur Peter Mutharika Assumes Presidency of Malawi
(MENAFN) Arthur Peter Mutharika was officially sworn in as Malawi's seventh president on Saturday, following a decisive victory in the September 16 general elections. At the ceremony in Blantyre, the 85-year-old former law professor issued a stern...

Ignite Power Partners with World Bank’s $270M Pro Energia+ to Accelerate Clean Energy Access in Mozambique
Ignite Power partners with World Bank’s $270M Pro Energia+ to expand clean energy access, targeting millions of households in Mozambique. MAPUTO, MOZAMBIQUE, August 12, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Ignite Power, a leading pan-African distributed...

Mozambican FM declares all what has been stolen from Africa must be returned
(MENAFN) Mozambican Foreign Minister Maria Manuela Lucas emphasized on Tuesday that Africa must reclaim everything taken by Western colonial powers—not only cultural artifacts but also its dignity, independence, and economic autonomy. Speaking...

Mozambican Leader Plans Visiting Russia
(MENAFN) Mozambican President Daniel Chapo is preparing to travel to Russia, according to the country’s foreign minister, Maria Manuela Lucas. She shared this news during a press conference after discussions with her Russian counterpart, Sergey...

Mozambique Urges Returning Stolen Heritage to Africa
(MENAFN) During a diplomatic visit to Moscow on Tuesday, Mozambican Foreign Minister Maria Manuela Lucas made a strong appeal for the full restitution of Africa’s heritage and autonomy, which were stripped away by Western colonial forces. She...

Minister Ronald Lamola: The Presidency Dept Budget Vote Debate 2025/26
A Call for Collective Action in a World Under Strain Mr President, Madam speaker, Honourable members, This budget will enable the Presidency to fulfil its obligations to build a national democratic society and not narrow political interests. South...

Mozambique Calls for Unity, Mobility at CPLP Talks
(MENAFN) Mozambican President Daniel Chapo officially launched the 14th Ordinary Session of the Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries (CPLP) Parliamentary Assembly on Monday in Maputo, calling on member nations to strengthen collaboration,...

Mozambique Reports Rise in Mpox Cases
(MENAFN) Mozambique has reported a sharp uptick in mpox virus infections, with 11 confirmed cases emerging across the country in the last 48 hours, according to a National Directorate of Public Health update released Tuesday. No fatalities have...

Mozambique witnesses spike in mpox virus cases
(MENAFN) Mozambique has reported a sudden increase in mpox virus cases within the last 48 hours, according to health authorities. A report from the National Directorate of Public Health, released Tuesday, confirmed 11 new infections, though no...

Mozambique Encounters Rise in Mpox Infections
(MENAFN) Mozambique has recently reported a notable increase in mpox virus infections across various regions of the nation within the last two days. A statement issued Tuesday by the National Directorate of Public Health confirmed that 11...

Minister Dion George on 47th world heritage committee session
The Minister, Dr Dion George, has wished the South African delegation negotiating for the proposed extension of iSimangaliso Wetland Park into Maputo National Park in Mozambique well, as they participate at the 47th Session of the World Heritage...