| Area Total | 799,380 sq km |
| Climate | tropical to subtropical |
| Natural Resources | coal, titanium, natural gas, hydropower, tantalum, graphite |
| Imports | South Africa 36.8%, China 7%, UAE 6.8%, India 6.2%, Portugal 4.4% (2017) – machinery and equipment, vehicles, fuel, chemicals, metal products, foodstuffs, textiles |
| Exports | India 28.1%, Netherlands 24.4%, South Africa 16.7% (2017) – gold, coffee, cashew nuts, manufactures, cotton |
| Government | presidential republic |
| Capital | Maputo |
| Population | 30,098,197 (July 2020 est.) |
| Ethnicity | African 99% (Makhuwa, Tsonga, Lomwe, Sena, and others), mestizo 0.8%, other (includes European, Indian, Pakistani, Chinese) .2% (2017 est.) |
| Language | Emakhuwa 26.1%, Portuguese (official) 16.6%, Xichangana 8.6%, Cinyanja 8.1, Cisena 7.1%, Elomwe 7.1%, Echuwabo 4.7%, Cindau 3.8%, Xitswa 3.8%, other Mozambican languages 11.8%, other 0.5%, unspecified 1.8% (2017 est.) |
News about Mozambique
- Government to Implement Concession System for Maritime Cabotageon October 16, 2026
[AIM] Marracuene -- Mozambican government plans to implement a concession system for maritime cabotage by June 2027, as part of measures designed to consolidate the maritime transport of goods and strengthen coordination between different modes of transport.
- Chapo Appreciates Work Carried Out By Disaster Risk Management Committeeson October 16, 2026
[AIM] Maputo -- Mozambican President Daniel Chapo has expressed his appreciation for the work carried out by more than 1,500 local disaster risk management committees in disaster prevention and emergency response.
- Canada to Support 200 Mozambican SMEson October 16, 2026
[AIM] Maputo -- The Canadian government, through its initiative "Trade for Resilient, Inclusive and Sustainable Economic Growth" (TRISEG), will support 200 Mozambican small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), focusing on strengthening business competitiveness, export capacity, digital transformation and climate resilience.
- Chapo Fires Education Ministeron October 16, 2026
[AIM] Maputo -- Mozambican President Daniel Chapo has decided to fire Education Minister Samaria Tovele following controversial and offensive remarks she made toward teachers.
- Lam Management Challenged to Present Measures to Improve Company's Financial Sustainabilityon October 15, 2026
[AIM] Marracuene -- The Minister of Transport and Logistics, João Matlombe, has challenged those responsible for the restructuring process of the publicly-owned company Air Mozambique (formerly known as Mozambique Airlines, LAM) to present concrete solutions, with defined timelines and verifiable results, aimed at improving the company's operational […]
- Chapo Calls for Strengthened Measures Against Drug Traffickingon October 15, 2026
[AIM] Maputo -- Mozambican President Daniel Chapo has pledged to intensify the fight against drug trafficking and consumption, with particular focus on protecting schools from drug networks targeting children and adolescents.
- Japan to Allocate 1.8 Million Dollars for Displaced People in Cabo Delgadoon October 15, 2026
[AIM] Maputo -- The Japanese government has pledged to disburse 1.8 million US dollars to support about 94,000 internally displaced people and other people affected by armed conflict in the northern Mozambican province of Cabo Delgado.
- Democratization of Capital Market Crucial for Wealth Generationon October 15, 2026
[AIM] Maputo -- Mozambican President Daniel Chapo believes that greater democratization of the capital market is crucial for expansion of citizens' access to business ownership and wealth generation within the country.
- Suspension of Contract for Machipanda Border Post Modernization Is Provisional Stepon October 15, 2026
[AIM] Maputo -- The Mozambican Ministry of Transport and Logistics claims that the Suspension of contract for Machipanda Border Post modernization, worth 37 million dollars, is a provisional judicial step intended to safeguard rights while the matter is under review.
- Chapo Challenges Labor Sector to Renew Commitment to National Developmenton October 15, 2026
[AIM] Maputo -- Mozambican President Daniel Chapo has challenged the country's workers to renew their commitment to national development, strengthening cooperation with various sectors of society.
- Chapo Calls for Measures to Strengthen Climate Justiceon October 15, 2026
[AIM] Maputo -- Mozambican President Daniel Chapo calls for measures to strengthen climate justice, deeming it necessary for the international community to recognize the vulnerability of African countries to the effects of climate change, despite their minimal contribution to the problem.
- Angola Claim Southern African Derby to Start TotalEnergies CAF Futsal Afcon With a Big Win Over Mozambiqueon October 14, 2026
[CAF] Angola started their group B campaign with a win at the 2026 TotalEnergies CAF Futsal Africa Cup of Nations after beating Southern African neighbours Mozambique 5-1 on Tuesday at the Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah in Rabat.
- Mondlane's Appeal Regarding Live Broadcast of His Trial Rejectedon October 14, 2026
[AIM] Maputo -- Mozambique's Supreme Court has rejected an appeal filed by defendant Venâncio Mondlane, a former presidential candidate, seeking to have his trial broadcast live on television and social media.
- Court Urged to Verify Whether Podemos Leadership Is Complying With Its Orderson October 14, 2026
[AIM] Maputo -- Hélder Mendonça, a senior member of PODEMOS (Optimistic Party for the Development of Mozambique) - which is now the country's largest opposition party with 43 seats in parliament - calls on the Judicial Court in KaMavota municipal district, in Maputo, to verify whether the party leadership is complying with a court order suspending all […]
- Three Dead After Major Fire Destroys a Vesselon October 13, 2026
[AIM] Maputo -- At least three people have lost their when a passenger vessel burned down while carrying 43 people, including crew members.
- Chapo Calls for Mechanisms Aimed At Distinguishing Competent Teacherson October 13, 2026
[AIM] Maputo -- Mozambican President Daniel Chapo has urged the Ministry of Education to develop mechanisms aimed at recognizing teachers who distinguish themselves by merit, dedication, competence and responsibility.
- Anamola Reports Murder of Another Senior Member in Zambeziaon October 13, 2026
[AIM] Maputo -- The National Alliance for a Free and Autonomous Mozambique (Anamola), the political party led by former presidential candidate Venancio Mondlane, has reported the murder of another party's senior member in Mopeia district, in the central province of Zambézia.
- Dredging Works for Maputo Port Access Channel Launchedon October 13, 2026
[AIM] Maputo -- Mozambican President Daniel Chapo on Monday launched the dredging works for Maputo Port access channel, a project budgeted at 150 million US dollars.
- Large Quantity of Alcoholic Beverages Seized in Maputoon October 13, 2026
[AIM] Maputo -- The Mozambican Tax Authority (AT) has seized a large quantity of alcoholic beverages at an illegal factory located in Costa do Sol neighbourhood, in Maputo.
- Three Mozambicans Repatriated After Being Victims of Human Traffickingon October 13, 2026
[AIM] Maputo -- The Mozambican government has announced the repatriation of three nationals who were victims of human trafficking in the Central African Republic.
- Chapo Calls for Voluntary Surrender of Illegal Firearms Before December Deadlineon October 12, 2026
[AIM] Maputo -- Mozambican President Daniel Francisco Chapo has warned that the authorities will forcibly collect illegally held firearms after December, when the deadline for their voluntary surrender, under a police amnesty programme, expires.
- 2,650 Young People to Receive Fisheries Entrepreneurship Trainingon October 12, 2026
[AIM] Maputo -- The Mozambican Ministry of Agriculture will train 2,650 young people from 38 districts in a programme aimed at promoting entrepreneurship and job creation in the marine and fisheries subsector.
- Maputo Port Carries Out Dredge Operation for Larger Vessels Accommodationon October 12, 2026
[AIM] Maputo -- Maputo Port Development Company (MPDC) has announced that a new dredging operation to accommodate larger vessels with greater cargo capacity is being carried out in Maputo Port.
- Uganda, Mozambique Strengthen Tourism Cooperation At Maputo Roadshowon October 9, 2026
[Nile Post] The Uganda High Commission in Dar es Salaam successfully organized the Uganda Tourism Roadshow in Maputo on 8th October 2026, aimed at promoting Destination Uganda, strengthening tourism partnerships and expanding business opportunities between Uganda and Mozambique.
- $47 Million Raised to Support Mozambique's Response to Climate Changeon October 9, 2026
[AIM] Maputo -- The European Union (EU) has raised 47 million US dollars to support Mozambique's response to climate change and access to sustainable energy.
- Government Announces Plan to Pay Its 81.3 Billion Meticais Debt to Supplierson October 8, 2026
[AIM] Maputo -- The Mozambican government has announced a plan to pay its debt estimated at 81.3 billion meticais (around 1.27 billion US dollars at the current exchange rate), while introducing measures to prevent the accumulation of new unpaid commitments.
- Cashew Nuts Smuggling Causes 457 Million Meticais Losson October 8, 2026
[AIM] Maputo -- Mozambican government has recorded, over the last three years, the loss of 457 million meticais (about 7.2 million US dollars at the current exchange rate) as a result of cashew nuts smuggling.
- Sernic and Bar Association to Exchange Professional Skillson October 8, 2026
[AIM] Maputo -- The Mozambican Bar Association (OAM) and the National Criminal Investigation Service (SERNIC) have agreed to strengthen cooperation on professional training in order to speed up the processing of criminal cases.
- Interior Minister Calls for Responsible Management Across PRM Brancheson October 7, 2026
[AIM] Maputo -- The Interior Minister Paulo Chachine calls for responsible administrative management across the various branches of the Mozambican Police (PRM).
- Mozambique's Army Is Losing a Crucial Counter-Insurgency Battleon October 5, 2026
[ISS] Foreign training has strengthened the army, but abuses against civilians undermine the community support needed to defeat insurgents.



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