| 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
- Four Killed By Jihadists in Mocimboa DA Praiaon April 28, 2026
[AIM] Maputo -- A group of Islamist terrorists on Thursday invaded Mitope village, Mocímboa da Praia district, in the northern Mozambican province of Cabo Delgado, killing at least four people.
- Mozambique and Ethiopia Strengthen Cooperationon April 28, 2026
[AIM] Addis Ababa -- Mozambique could learn from Ethiopia how to capitalize on experience in strategic development areas in order to boost economic development and commercial cooperation, according to Mozambican President Daniel Chapo.
- Ethiopia, Mozambique Strengthen Ties With New Cooperation Agreementson April 28, 2026
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Prime Abiy Ahmed on Monday hosted Daniel Francisco Chapo at the National Palace in Addis Ababa, marking the start of a high-level visit aimed at deepening relations between Ethiopia and Mozambique.
- Over Two Million Girls Vaccinated Against Cervical Canceron April 28, 2026
[AIM] Maputo -- The Mozambican health authorities vaccinated, in 2025, at least 2.9 million girls aged 12 to 18 against cervical cancer.
- 10 Alleged Tanzanian Terrorists Capturedon April 28, 2026
[AIM] Maputo -- The Mozambican defence and security forces captured 10 supposed terrorists, all of them of Tanzanian nationality on 14 April, near the village of Mandimba, in Nangade district, in the northern province of Cabo Delgado, according to the latest report from ACLED (Armed Conflict Location and Event Data Project) , cited in the independent […]
- PM Abiy Welcomes Mozambican President Daniel Francisco Chapo in Addis Ababaon April 28, 2026
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed today officially received President Daniel Francisco Chapo of Mozambique at Bole International Airport.
- Ethiopia Welcomes Mozambican President As Leaders Signal Deeper Bilateral Tieson April 28, 2026
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Monday officially welcomed Mozambican President Daniel Francisco Chapo to the National Palace, marking the start of a high-level visit aimed at strengthening cooperation between the two African nations.
- All of Africa Today - April 27, 2026by info@allafrica.com (allAfrica) on April 27, 2026
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- Mozambique and Eswatini Agree to Boost Cooperationon April 27, 2026
[AIM] Maputo -- Maputo, 26 Apr (AIM)) - Mozambique and Eswatini have agreed to step up their cooperation in energy, fuel and infrastructures.
- Humanitarian Aid Under Pressure in Cabo Delgadoon April 27, 2026
[AIM] Maputo -- Mozambique's relief agency, the National Disaster Management Institute (INGD) has warned that humanitarian assistance in the northern province of Cabo Delgado is under pressure from the combination of terrorist raids and climatic shocks, which affect the same communities.
- Chapo Calls for New Approach to Cooperation With Chinaon April 24, 2026
[AIM] Beijing -- Mozambican President Daniel Chapo has called for a new approach to international cooperation with China, based on partnerships and concrete results, replacing the traditional aid-centered model.
- Mobile Phones Seized in Top Security Prisonon April 24, 2026
[AIM] Maputo -- Mozambique's Criminal Investigation Service (Sernic) on Wednesday seized more than 30 mobile phones from cells in the top security prison (known as the B.O.)
- Mozambique 'Sky Island' Expeditions Found 4 New Species of Chameleon - Already At Risk From Forest Losson April 24, 2026
[The Conversation Africa] Tropical rainforests are known for their unique biodiversity, with species found nowhere else on Earth. But nearly 30% of tropical rainforest has been destroyed or has become seriously degraded since 1990. Many of these forests have not been fully explored for their biodiversity. This means that the world may be losing species […]
- Mozambique Launches Long-Acting Injectable PrEPon April 23, 2026
[AIM] Maputo -- The Mozambican health authorities on Wednesday launched a long-acting injectable PrEP against HIV, which is capable of reducing the risk of infections by more than 99 per cent.
- American War Against Iran Affects Maputo Porton April 23, 2026
[AIM] Maputo -- Osório Lucas, the chairperson of the Maputo Port Development Company (MPDC), has announced that the war by the United States and Israel against Iran is affecting the port's cargo handling operations, as there are delays in the entry and exit of trucks due to fuel shortages in the region.
- Global Fund Launches Regional Malaria Grant for Southern Africa, Bolsters Response to Rising Risk From Extreme Weather Events in Mozambiqueon April 23, 2026
[Global Fund] Maputo/Geneva -- Regional MOSASWA partnership anchors US$24 million catalytic investment as emergency funding responds to malaria surge following floods
- High-Ranking INSS Officials Accused of Stealing Over 433 Million Meticiaison April 23, 2026
[AIM] Maputo -- The Mozambican Attorney General's Office (PGR) has accused high-ranking officials from the National Social Security Institute (INSS) of embezzling over 433 million meticais (6.7 million US dollars, at the current exchange rate).
- Attorney-General Demands No Impunity for Corruptionon April 23, 2026
[AIM] Maputo -- Mozambique's Attorney General, Americo Letela, declared in Maputo on Wednesday that "Corruption in its many forms and expressions is today a widely recognised reality'
- Criminal Proceedings Opened Against Illegal Minerson April 22, 2026
[AIM] Maputo -- The Provincial Attorney's Office, in the northern Mozambican province of Nampula, has opened criminal proceedings against four illegal miners allegedly involved in an attack against a mining company located in Maraca village, Mogovolas district.
- Chapo Meets With Xi Jinpingon April 22, 2026
[AIM] Beijing -- Mozambican President Daniel Chapo on Tuesday met in Beijing with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, who expressed his commitment to Mozambique's development agenda.
- No Fuel Crisis in Zambeziaon April 21, 2026
[AIM] Maputo -- There is no fuel crisis in the central Mozambican province of Zambezia, according to the provincial authorities.
- Government Plans to Reach Self-Sufficiency in Foodon April 21, 2026
[AIM] Maputo -- The Mozambican government is planning to reach, in the next 10 years, 80 per cent self-sufficiency in the production of basic food products.
- Mozambican Exports to China Tariff-Free As of Mayon April 21, 2026
[AIM] Maputo -- China will exempt from tariffs, as of next May, various products from African countries, including Mozambique.
- Government Insists No Risk of Fuel Shortageson April 17, 2026
[AIM] Maputo -- The Mozambican government on Thursday insisted again that there is no risk of fuel shortages - despite the long queues of vehicles at filling stations in Maputo and other cities.
- Over Four Tonnes of Drugs Seizedon April 17, 2026
[AIM] Maputo -- The Mozambican authorities seized 4.4 tonnes of various types of illicit drugs, valued at 181.4 million meticais (2.4 million US dollars, at the current exchange rate), in 2025.
- EU to Disburse 20 Million Euros for Culture and Justiceon April 17, 2026
[AIM] Maputo -- Maputo, Apr 16 (AIM) - The European Union (EU) has pledged to disburse 20 million Euros (23 million US dollars, at the current exchange rate) to fund projects in the sectors of culture and justice in Portuguese-speaking African Countries and East Timor (PALOP-TL).
- Interns Promise to End Strike If Government Pays Their Allowanceson April 16, 2026
[AIM] Maputo -- The medical interns from UNIZAMBEZE University, in the central city of Beira, who have been demonstrating in front of the Health Ministry building, in Maputo, have promised to stop their strike only if the government pays their allowances, which have not been paid for the past 10 months.
- Government Claims That Privileges for Former Presidents Guarantee 'Dignity'on April 16, 2026
[AIM] Maputo -- The Mozambican government has claimed that the recent approval of a package of financial and other benefits granted to former heads of state is aimed at guaranteeing "dignity' of the presidents after their term in office.
- Fuel Prices Likely to Rise, Warns Chapoon April 16, 2026
[AIM] Maputo -- Mozambican President Daniel Chapo on Tuesday warned that, if the war between the United States and Iran continues, then fuel prices in Mozambique are likely to rise, and with them the overall cost of living.
- Mozambique Relies On Rwanda's Troops to Fight Terrorism - What Happens If They Leave?on April 15, 2026
[The Conversation Africa] Rwanda has threatened to withdraw its troops from Mozambique's Cabo Delgado province, signalling a potentially decisive shift in the southern African country's security architecture.


