Mozambique Sets Ambitious Goals for Solar Energy Uptick
Mozambique is on course to nearly quadruple its solar power production by 2024, thanks to the expansion of solar parks...
November 9, 2023Section
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East Africa Adjusts Grain Trade Policies Amidst Global Shifts
In the latest Afrida news, Kenya and Tanzania, key players in grain commerce, have recently revised their import and export...
November 7, 2023
Mozambique’s Open Doors Policy Ushers in Tourist Wave
In the latest lusophone news, Mozambique saw a significant 34% jump in tourist numbers after starting a visa waiver program.
November 7, 2023
Cabo Delgado Faces Wave of Abductions by Insurgents
An extremist faction known as the Islamic State has captured several individuals in Cabo Delgado, a province in northern Mozambique.
November 6, 2023
Green Energy Powers 70% of Mozambique
Mozambique's national energy landscape is now heavily reliant on renewables, which form 70% of its energy mix.
November 6, 2023
US Ends Trade Benefits for Four African Countries
The US government has removed Uganda, the Central African Republic, Niger, and Gabon from the African Growth and Opportunity Act...
November 2, 2023
Mozambique’s Prospects Shine as IMF Forecasts Growth
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recognized Mozambique's economic potential following improved security in its northern region.
November 2, 2023
Mozambique Economy Grows 4.4%
Today, Mozambique's government announced a 4.4% economic growth for the first nine months of this year 2023.
October 31, 2023
Brazil Sets Africa as 2024 Foreign Policy Focus
In the latest Brazil news, Celso Amorim, Brazil's special advisor, said Africa will be central to Brazil’s foreign policy in...
October 31, 2023