Security
Mozambique has a history of violence and wars. It won its political independence from Portugal in 1975 after a 10-year national liberation struggle (1964-1974). Since then, it has experienced a civil war (1977-1992) and a small-scale post-electoral conflict (2013-2019) between the former warring parties, the Mozambique Liberation Front (FRELIMO) and the opposition Mozambique National Resistance (RENAMO). Since 2017, the northern province of Cabo Delgado, rich in natural resources including world-class natural gas and graphite, has been facing an armed insurgency led by a local Islamist group called Ahlu Sunnah wa Jamaah (ASWJ), which is linked to the Islamic State. MOZ TIMES pays special attention to covering peace and security issues in Mozambique, with breaking news from the field, expert commentary and analysis.
Mozambican Delegation Visits South Africa to Discuss Assistance for Mozambican Residents
By Paul Fauvet Maputo (MOZTIMES) - A Mozambican government delegation, headed by the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Maria...
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Mozambique to Introduce Points-Based Driving Licenses and Road Surveillance Cameras
By MOZTIMES Maputo (MOZTIMES) - The Mozambican government has approved sweeping amendments to the country’s Highway Code that will introduce a...
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Mozambique Bets on Artificial Intelligence to Fight Financial Fraud
By MOZTIMES Matola (MOZTIMES) - Mozambique's central bank is moving to establish a regulatory framework for artificial intelligence (AI), betting that...
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Interior Minister Calls for Modernising Police Training
By Paul Fauvet Maputo (MOZTIMES) - Mozambican Interior Minister Paulo Chachine has called for the modernisation of police training as...
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3.7 Tonnes of Fentanyl Seized at Maputo Airport
By Paul Fauvet Maputo (MOZTIMES) - Mozambique’s National Criminal Investigation Service (SERNIC) announced on Sunday that it has carried out...
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Mozambique Rejects Retaliation Against South Africa Over Xenophobic Attacks
By MOZTIMES Maputo (MOZTIMES) - The Mozambican government on Tuesday ruled out retaliatory measures against South Africa despite growing concerns over...
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Mozambican Government Confirms it will Find Money Required to keep Rwandan Forces in the Country
By Paul Fauvet Maputo (MOZTIMES) – The Mozambican government has confirmed it will find the money to pay for the...
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Naparama Spiritual Leader Arrested in Cabo Delgado
- The Arrest of Régulo (chief) Muiko has heightened tensions after a massacre of militiamen in Messanja - Jihadist insurgents...
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Rwandan Dealing Directly with Mozambique, says Foreign Minister
By Paul Fauvet Maputo (MOZTIMES) - Rwanda and Mozambique will continue their security cooperation in the northern Mozambican province of...
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More than a Million Mozambicans need Humanitarian Assistance
By Paul Fauvet Maputo (MOZTIMES) - More than a million people in Mozambique are in need of humanitarian assistance, according...
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