MEST Africa, Absa Reveal 20 Semi-Finalists for 2025 MEST Africa Challenge

Twenty startups from across the continent have advanced to the semi-final stage of the MEST Africa Challenge (MAC) 2025, an initiative by MEST Africa in partnership with Absa. The competition recognises some of the continent’s most innovative...

Southern Africa’s liberation parties lose their political edge

In the SADC region’s independence-led nations, entrenched parties face corruption, voter distrust and economic challenges. Johannesburg, South Africa, July 27: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses representatives during the Liberation...

Unity is Africa’s strength, says Mozambique PM at Mashujaa Day fete

The Prime Minister of Mozambique Maria Benvinda Levy has underscored the importance of unity as a pillar of freedom, democracy as well as prosperity, urging African nations to draw strength from shared history of their heroes. Speaking Monday...

International Forum: ‘Can generational movements end systemic corruption? Lessons from Nepal, Indonesia, and the Philippines.’

by Genevieve B. Kupang and Javier Tolcachier Youth-led protests by Generation Z are spreading across the globe, bringing down governments and causing major political upheaval. At the heart of this psycho-social wave is the awakening of a...

Revisiting Climate Change gender policies a decade into the Paris Agreement

Audio By Vocalize The sharp rhythmic sound of a clock ticking is clearly sinking into the ears of climate change stakeholders; Belém, Brazil, is calling loudly for the November 2025 United Nations Conference of the Parties on Climate Change...

Second regional renewable summit kicks off in Sierra Leone

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the Government of Sierra Leone on Wednesday officially launched the second edition of the Accelerated Partnership for Renewables in Africa (APRA) Investment Forum aimed at scaling up...

AfDB, EU, Angola unveil $125m youth project to create 150,000 jobs

The African Development Bank (AfDB), in partnership with the Government of Angola and the European Union, has launched a $125 million youth employment initiative that promises to create nearly 150,000 jobs and expand opportunities for young...

Excitement builds as Mulhako wa Alhomwe Cultural Festival bursts into life at Chonde

Thousands gather in Mulanje to celebrate Lhomwe heritage with traditional dances, music, and anticipation for President Mutharika’s arrival. Excitement continues to build at the ongoing Mulhako wa Alhomwe Annual Festival taking place at Chonde in...

The bear and the bot farm: Countering Russian hybrid warfare in Africa

Summary Russia has made significant inroads in Africa—particularly in Burkina Faso, the Central African Republic and Mali—deploying military operations that, while limited in scope, are often devastating for local civilian populations. At the same...

Chinese firms in African countries face problems amid rising unrest: Report

New Delhi: Recent unrest in some African countries has highlighted the security, political and community-relations risks facing some Chinese businesses operating on the continent. China’s overseas engagement — often centred on infrastructure...

Rivers Utd Slip in Maputo, Remo Lay Ambush for Mamelodi in Abeokuta

Despite losing 1-0 to Mozambican champions Black Bulls in Maputo on Saturday evening, one of Nigeria’s entrants in the CAF Champions League, Rivers United stand the chance of upturning the defeat in the second leg, second round reverse fixture in...

OPINION | Mutharika’s Mineral Ban: Bold Vision or a Fast Track to Smuggling?

President Peter Mutharika’s declaration that no minerals should leave Malawi in raw form has electrified national debate. It is a statement steeped in pride, power, and economic nationalism — the idea that Malawi should no longer be a warehouse...

Rivers United Slip In Mozambique, Wikki Tourists Battle Injury Crisis

Rivers United will have to dig deep when they face Mozambique’s Black Bulls next week after falling 1-0 in the first leg of their CAF Champions League second preliminary round on Saturday. It was a tight contest in Maputo, with both teams creating...

World News | Indian National Who Survived Mozambique Boat Mishap Receiving Medical Attention; Five Others Rescued

Beira [Mozambique], October 18 (ANI): A Consular Officer from the Indian Mission in Mozambique visited the Indian national who survived the tragic boat mishap off Beira port and is receiving medical treatment at a hospital in Beira. The Mission...

Let’s Recognize Migrants as “rights-bearing individuals”: Director of Mozambique Catholic Bishops’ Secretariat

Fr. Fumo identified family reunification, neighborhood coexistence, and decent housing as essential pillars for social integration. “Family reunification provides emotional stability and reduces isolation,” he said, adding that everyday social...

CAF Champions League: Rivers United Lose 1-0 To Mozambique’s Black Bulls

Rivers United fell 1-0 to Black Bulls of Mozambique in the first leg of their CAF Champions League second round tie on Saturday, reports Completesports.com. Moctar Diallo scored the decisive goal for Black Bulls five minutes after the break....

Two Kerala men missing after boat capsizes off Mozambique coast

Two Kerala men missing after boat capsizes off Mozambique coast Thiruvananthapuram: Two men from Kerala are among those missing after a boat carrying crew members to a vessel capsized near the coast of Mozambique. Search operations have been...

Mozambique Conflict Monitor (29 September - 12 October 2025)

By the Numbers Data highlights in Cabo Delgado province (29 September - 12 October 2025) At least 8 political violence events (2,222 in total since 1 October 2017) At least 6 total reported fatalities from political violence (6,272 since 1 October...

3 Indians killed, one injured, 5 rescued in Mozambique boat mishap

Three Indian nationals were killed, one was injured and five others rescued in a boat accident off the coast of Beira in Mozambique, the Indian High Commission here said on Saturday. The mishap took place on Thursday. In a social media post, the...

3 Indians killed, 1 injured, 5 rescued as tanker launch boat capsizes in Mozambique

Three Indian nationals were killed, one was injured, and five others rescued in a boat accident off the coast of Beira in Mozambique, the Indian High Commission here said on Saturday. There are around 3,000 Indian nationals in Mozambique, engaged...