Gold, rubies, garnets and tantalite – used to create surgical steel – have been smuggled out of northern and central Mozambique

British firm GL Africa Energy has invested in other energy projects in southern Africa, Africa’s Great Lakes region, and Mozambique

The European Union sent 1 100 soldiers to the country in September and officially kicked off their mission on Wednesday

Adriano Nuvunga, head of Mozambique’s Centre for Democracy and Development, warned of the “Iraqisation” of Cabo Delgado.

Amnesty International interviewed 11 people who survived an attack in Palma. They alleged the safety of white people were prioritised.

Cabo Delgado in Mozambique is currently faced with triple challenges of the pandemic, a violent insurgency, as well as, a humanitarian crisis.

It was pointed out that more than 1000 people have died during violent terrorist attacks and 250 000 people displaced.

The UN estimates that 20-40 tons of heroin enter Africa annually, but the actual amount may be much higher.

Following a threat from ISIS towards South Africa this week, SANDF’s deployment in Mozambique has come under intense scrutiny.

The National Council for Defence and Security, the state body that advises President Filipe Nyusi on security matters, blamed recent attacks in Cabo Delgado on Islamic State.

Authorities say that trafficking in Mozambique is on the rise

There is still no ‘official’ date when results will me made public.

Fears over serious voting irregularities have marred the electoral process.

Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula on Thursday said despite the incident in which SA National Defence Force (SANDF) deployed to the Mozambique border exchanged gunfire with police from the neighbouring state, the two nations continue to enjoy close co-operation.

Jackson Mthembu is hoping investigators get to the bottom of the border shooting so good relations can resume between the neighbouring countries.

Officials from both sides of the border insists South Africa and Mozambique will continue to enjoy a close relationship.

Confirmed by Brigadier General Mafi Mgobozi.

South African soldiers reportedly exchanged gunfire with Mozambique border police in Northern KwaZulu-Natal.

The alleged fraudster will be extradited back to Maputo.

Cyclone Kenneth killed at least 41 people across northern Mozambique and displaced thousands.

Humanitarian needs in Mozambique have sky-rocketed, and the humanitarian response will need to rapidly scale-up.

According to figures provided by Mozambique authorities to NGOs, around 200,000 people in Pemba are in danger.

Five people have already died as a result of cyclone Kenneth and the government of Mozambique have now issued flood warnings.

Cyclone Kenneth has claimed its first life in Mozambique.

Cyclone Kenneth hit our neighbours but experts say South Africa is safe.