| 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
- Rains Displace Hundreds of Households in Buzion December 30, 2025
[AIM] Maputo -- Torrential rains have displaced hundreds of households from their homes in Buzi district, in the central Mozambican province of Sofala.
- EU Mission Trained 800 Mozambican Soldiers in 2025on December 30, 2025
[AIM] Maputo -- The European Union Military Assistance Mission in Mozambique (EUMAM MOZ) trained about 800 Mozambican soldiers in 2025.
- Algeria advance, Sudan surprise, Mozambique make history and Cameroon hold Cote d'Ivoireon December 29, 2025
[CAF] Algeria defeat Burkina Faso to reach the knockout stages Sudan secure a vital win over Equatorial Guinea Mozambique edge Gabon 3-2, claiming their first-ever AFCON win Cameroon and Côte d'Ivoire play to exciting draw in Marrakech
- Mozambique Claims Historic Afcon Victory - Gabon On Brink of Eliminationon December 29, 2025
[Leadership] Gabon is facing the prospect of an early exit from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations following a 3-2 defeat to Mozambique in their Group F clash in Agadir. This match marked a significant milestone for Mozambique, ending a 40-year wait for their first victory in the continental finals.
- Afcon 2025 Day 4 Roundup - Zidane Watches Algeria Cruise As Côte d'Ivoire, Cameroon Secure Vital Winson December 25, 2025
[Premium Times] In Casablanca, Burkina Faso produced the most dramatic moment of the day, scoring twice deep into stoppage time to overturn Equatorial Guinea 2-1 in Group E.
- Champs Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Algeria Win 2025 Afcon Opener Matcheson December 25, 2025
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Manchester United forward Amad Diallo's composed strike gave holders Ivory Coast 1-0 victory over Mozambique in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Group F opener in Marrakech.
- Authorities Promise No Shortage During Festive Seasonon December 24, 2025
[AIM] Maputo -- The Mozambican authorities have promised that there are sufficient supplies of basic goods and services throughout the country for this year's festive season.
- Match Stats - Côte d'Ivoire Vs Mozambique - TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 Group Fon December 23, 2025
[CAF] Defending champions Côte d'Ivoire and Mozambique will meet for a third time at the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations when they open their Group F campaign in Marrakech on Wednesday. Kick-off is at 18h30 local time (17h30 GMT).
- Society Organisations Demand Information About Repression of Protestson December 22, 2025
[AIM] Maputo -- Five Mozambican civil society organisations have demanded information from the Attorney-General's Office (PGR) about what measures, if any, have been against those responsible for the murder of hundreds of protesters following the post-election unrest of late 2024 and early 2025.
- CTA Calls On Government to Avoid Closure of Mozalon December 22, 2025
[AIM] Maputo -- Mozambique's Confederation of Business Associations (CTA) has called on the government to avoid "at all costs' the closure of the Mozal aluminium smelter, on the outskirts of Maputo.
- EDM in Zambezia Suffers Losses of Four Million Meticais Due to Sabotaheon December 22, 2025
[AIM] Maputo -- The Mozambican publicly owned electricity company, EDM, in the central province of Zambezia, suffered losses of 3.8 million meticais (60,000 US dollars) during this year, due to theft and sabotage.
- Describes Mozambican Diaspora As 'Strategic Reserve'.on December 22, 2025
[AIM] Maputo -- Mozambican President Daniel Chapo on Friday declared that Mozambicans living abroad are "a strategic reserve of great value' for the economic and social development of the country.
- Mozambique and U.S. Sign Agreement On Health Cooperationon December 18, 2025
[AIM] Maputo -- The Mozambican and US governments on Tuesday signed in Washington a five year bilateral health cooperation Memorandum of Understanding.
- Post-Election Unrest Weakened Mozambique, Chapo Sayson December 18, 2025
[AIM] Maputo -- Mozambican President Daniel Chapo on Thursday said that, when he took office in January ,"I found a functioning country, but one that was profoundly weakened'.
- MSF Begins Emergency Response in Northern Mozambiqueon December 17, 2025
[MSF] To respond to the needs of the more than 100,000 people who were forced to flee their homes in northern Mozambique a few weeks ago, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) launched an emergency intervention in Nampula province. Since 4 December, MSF teams have been providing medical care and essential services in the areas of Eráti district with the highest […]
- Police Seize 40 Million Meticais in Cashon December 17, 2025
[AIM] Maputo -- The Mozambican police and the Attorney-General's Office (PGR) on Saturday seized over 40 million meticais in banknotes (625,000 US dollars at the current exchange rate) from a Maputo residence.
- 109 Million Dollars Deposited in Sovereign Fundon December 15, 2025
[AIM] Maputo -- The Bank of Mozambique has received about 109 million US dollars to put into operation the country's Sovereign Wealth Fund, according to the Bank's governor, Rogerio Zandamela.
- Assembly Approves 2026 Plan and Budgeton December 15, 2025
[AIM] Maputo -- The Mozambican parliament, the Assembly of the Republic, on Saturday approved the plan and budget (PESOE) for 2026.
- All of Africa Today - December 12, 2025by info@allafrica.com (allAfrica) on December 12, 2025
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- Thousands Displaced in Poor Conditionsby hrwla@hrw.org (HRW) on December 12, 2025
[HRW] Johannesburg -- Provide Adequate Support to Civilians Fleeing Fighting in Northeast
- 169 Deaths From Cholera This Yearon December 12, 2025
[AIM] Maputo -- The Mozambican Health Ministry has recorded 169 deaths from cholera out of about 40,000 cases recorded in the first nine months of this year.
- Terrorist Groups Remain Active, Warns PMon December 11, 2025
[AIM] Maputo -- Although a climate of public order and tranquillity is generally prevalent throughout Mozambique, terrorist groups remain active in the "Northern Operational Theatre' (i.e. parts of Cabo Delgado and Nampula provinces), Prime Minister Benvinda Levi admitted on Wednesday.
- Challenged to Bring Criminal Masterminds to Justiceon December 10, 2025
[AIM] Maputo -- Mozambique's Attorney-General, Américo Letela, has called on the National Criminal Investigation Service (SERNIC) to carry out investigations that target not only the perpetrators of the crimes, but also those who ordered them.
- Diversification of Economy Is Crucial for Inclusive Development - Chapoon December 10, 2025
[AIM] Maputo -- Mozambican President Daniel Chapo believes that the diversification of the economy is crucial for the country's inclusive development, citing the sectors of tourism, agriculture and mineral resources as fundamental for new investments.
- Afcon 2025 Countdown - Evergreen At 42, Dominguez Leads Mozambique's Charge Once Moreon December 9, 2025
[Premium Times] For Dominguez, this AFCON is not about nostalgia. It is about relevance, leadership and one last statement on Africa's biggest stage
- Five Detained for Illegal Transport of Timber in Teteon December 8, 2025
[AIM] Maputo -- The Mozambican authorities have detained five individuals allegedly involved in illegal transport of timber on the border between the districts of Chiúta and Moatize, in the central province of Tete.
- For Highway Code Is Fundamental - Chapoon December 8, 2025
[AIM] Maputo -- Mozambican President Daniel Chapo has called for full respect for the Highway Code in order to prevent bloodshed on the roads, following a traffic accident that killed seven people on Sunday in Manhiça district, about 90 kilometres north of Maputo, along the main north-south highway (EN1).
- HCB Calls for Defence Fund for Better Response Against Terrorismon December 8, 2025
[AIM] Maputo -- Tomás Matola, chairperson of Hidroelectrica de Cahora Bassa (HCB), the company that operates the Cahora Bassa dam, on the Zambezi River in the central Mozambican province of Tete, has called for the creation of a National Defence Fund (FDN) for better response against various threats, especially islamist terrorism.
- Cuts Development Aid to Mozambiqueon December 8, 2025
[AIM] Maputo -- Sweden has announced that it is gradually closing down its bilateral cooperation with Mozambique.
- Class Central for Economic Independenceon December 8, 2025
[AIM] Maputo -- Mozambican President Daniel Chapo declared on Saturday that the working class is "the central pillar for the construction of the economic independence of Mozambique'.


