AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMozambique–Portugal Ties: President Daniel Chapo and Portugal’s António Seguro pledged deeper political and economic cooperation, stressing “trust” and pointing to reforms to improve the business climate, including mining/oil legislation updates and a Development Bank of Mozambique. Justice for the Vulnerable: Mozambique’s Justice Minister urged the Institute for Legal Aid and Assistance (IPAJ) to expand free legal aid as a constitutional right, while government also reiterated plans to implement CTA recommendations to cut the cost of doing business. Energy & Growth Push: CTA and the Mphanda Nkuwa Hydroelectric Project signed an agreement to integrate SMEs into the future Zambezi power infrastructure, as Mozambique targets major capacity gains. Regional Security: SADC ministers met in Malawi to review peace and security, focusing on DRC conflict, terrorism, organised crime and cybercrime. South Africa Migration Fallout: South Africa rejected claims of a misinformation campaign portraying it as isolated over illegal migration protests, while xenophobic violence stories continue to highlight the human cost for foreign shopkeepers. UK Aid Cuts Hit Southern Africa: The UK confirmed steep bilateral aid reductions, with Mozambique and Malawi facing cuts of up to 90% by 2029. Global Watch: The IEA warned China’s rare-earth export curbs could endanger $6.5tn in annual production outside China.
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