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The International Federation of Journalists on Tuesday called on the Mozambican government to ensure the safe return of a journalist allegedly abducted by the army more than a month ago in the troubled northern province of Cabo Delgado.
The coronavirus pandemic is taking more than just a toll on the health of most Mozambicans but is threatening to inflict a knockout punch to the south-eastern African country’s economy, especially its fledgling aviation sector.
Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi on Wednesday extended the state of emergency by a month as the number of confirmed coronavirus cases rose to 76.
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has called on its members to take action to protect victims of domestic violence amid a rise in cases during the current coronavirus lockdowns
The Mozambican Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation will as of Monday suspends the provision of consular services and assistance to foreign non-governmental organizations as part of a drive to contain the spread of imported coronavirus infections, APA can report on Sunday
Prices of basic commodities have gone down drastically after the initial panic-buying frenzy triggered by President Filipe Nyusi’s announcement early this month of a state of emergency to contain the spread of the deadly coronavirus.
Malawian health authorities in the remote border district of Dedza have issued a blanket ban on hospital care for Mozambicans residing in the district of Angónia in western province of Tete over fears about the spread of coronavirus, APA can report on Saturday.
At least 30 Mozambicans living in Angola and Portugal have requested to be repatriated from the two countries in order to be with family during the coronavirus pandemic, a senior official said on Saturday.
Mozambique’s central bank on Friday slashed its benchmark interest rate by 150 base points to 11.25 percent from 12.75 percent as medium term prospects for the country’s inflation will remain low, APA can report.
A group of think-tankers from Europe and Africa are drawing global attention to the impact of Coronavirus in Africa which should change global politics.