AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCabo Delgado Relief: Japan pledged $1.8 million through the World Food Programme to support about 94,000 people displaced or affected by conflict in northern Mozambique, where drought is adding to food insecurity. Border Contract Dispute: A court has provisionally suspended the $37 million Machipanda Border Post modernisation tender amid allegations of a flawed and non-transparent process; the government says the measure safeguards rights while the case is reviewed. Public Safety: President Daniel Chapo called for a tougher campaign against drug networks, with special focus on protecting schools and young people. Disaster Preparedness: A Maputo conference wrapped up with calls for stronger early-warning systems, resilience investment and better risk governance as the region braces for a potentially severe El Niño season. Trade Gateway: Mozambique launched a $150 million project to deepen and widen Maputo Port’s access channel, aiming to accommodate larger vessels and strengthen regional trade links. Governance: The head of Mozambique’s criminal investigation service acknowledged that some officers had worked with organised crime groups, underscoring the challenge of restoring trust in law enforcement.
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