The EU Council today adopted conclusions on Mozambique, reiterating the EU’s availability to support the country in the steps needed to address the current situation. .@EUCouncil adopted conclusions on #Mozambique The EU: ➡️ supports Peace & National Reconciliation Agreement➡️ stresses importance of disarmament, demobilisation & reintegration➡️ is concerned about the situation in Cabo Delgado province…
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ISIS claimed attack in Mozambique
The assailants destroyed houses, vandalised public spaces, and erected barricades along vital roads in Mozambique Cabo Delgado province. It is still unclear how many people were killed or wounded as most residents are still in hiding, and the government had yet to assess the situation. The attackers were in control of the city until late…
Russia to maintain defense co-operation with Mozambique
Russia will maintain defense co-operation with Mozambique at a level that the African country finds appropriate, Russian Ambassador in Mozambique Alexander Surikov said in an interview to Russian news agency TASS. Russia ready to maintain defense cooperation with Mozambique, says ambassador:https://t.co/boFBoLBG2O pic.twitter.com/r3fAqQw7kC — TASS (@tassagency_en) October 25, 2019 “We have a rather advanced legal framework…
Mogherini appoints observers to Mozambique
Following an invitation from the Mozambican authorities, the European Union will deploy an Election Observation Mission (EOM) in the country, to observe the general elections which will be held on 15 October. This decision reflects once again the European Union’s commitment to support democracy in Mozambique, where the EU has observed all elections conducted since…
Mozambique: floods death toll risen
More than 1 000 people were feared dead in Mozambique four days after a cyclone slammed into the country, submerging entire villages and leaving bodies floating in the floodwaters, the nation’s president said. “It is a real disaster of great proportions,” President Filipe Nyusi said. More than a thousand people are feared to have died…
Mozambique ivory seized in Cambodia
Cambodian customs have seized more than three tons of elephant tusks from Mozambique following a notice from the US Embassy. The demand for ivory from China and Vietnam is a driving factor in Cambodia’s illegal wildlife trade. Cambodia: Customs seize 1,026 #elephant tusks, weighing over 3.2 tonnes, hidden in a storage container sent from Mozambique,…
EU on Mozambique acceding Arms Trade Treaty
“On 14 December 2018, Mozambique became the 100th State Party to the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT), after depositing its instrument of ratification to the Secretary General of the United Nations. Over half a million people are killed with conventional arms every year and strengthening the regulation of international trade in these weapons, which the ATT…
EU condolences to “all Mozambicans” mourning Afonso Dhlakama
“Afonso Dhlakama passed away in times of great challenges for Mozambique. He played a historical role in the process that culminated in the Rome Peace Accord of 1992 and was a key actor in the democratic transition of the country. Since 2016 Afonso Dhlakama, again, demonstrated great determination in engaging in peace and reconciliation talks…
Poachers poison vultures in Mozambique
In Mozambique in just two years poachers killed nearly 150 hippos, and other protected species. A total of 144 hippos, 111 buffalo, 54 elephants, four crocodiles and two lions – were killed between 2015 and 2016 in a small part of Tete province. Dozens of monkeys, warthogs and antelopes were also victims to poaching. Sadly,…
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