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Mozambique

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Capital

Maputo

Head of State

President Filipe Nyusi

Head of Government

President Filipe Nyusi

More than 50 years after China funded and built the Tanzania-Zambia railway, the same state-owned company is set to refurbish the ageing rail link. Photo: Shutterstock

China-Africa relations

US$1.4 billion Tazara rail deal puts China on fast track to Africa’s Copperbelt

State-owned CCECC will refurbish and operate the ageing Tanzania-Zambia railway, securing access to vital shipping links.

1 Oct 2025 - 12:00PMvideocam

China-Africa relations

China, US, Japan race to control African rail routes in critical minerals fight

6 Sep 2025 - 2:00PMvideocam

Middle East

Qatar joins Gulf neighbours in African funding game with US$103 billion pledge

4 Sep 2025 - 3:17PMvideocam

Japan

Backlash in Japan after symbolic Africa ties misread as mass migration plan

Angry residents have bombarded city halls with calls and emails, fearing their hometowns were being ‘given away’ to African migrants.

28 Aug 2025 - 8:00AM

Japan

Macroscope | World can’t afford Japan adding to infrastructure project wars

Tokyo’s recently announced Indian Ocean and Africa economic zone initiative could put it on course to overlap and clash with Beijing.

23 Aug 2025 - 6:04PMvideocam

Africa

Mozambique seeks US$1.4 billion debt relief from China after unrest hits economy

China is Mozambique’s biggest bilateral creditor, holding 14 per cent of the country’s external public debt.

5 Jul 2025 - 3:31PM

Belt and Road Initiative

US steps up contest with China in Africa by counting ambassadors’ business deals

New US commercial diplomacy strategy incorporates Trump administration’s ‘trade, not aid’ approach.

3 Jun 2025 - 8:43PMvideocam

Washington’s “trade, not aid” rhetoric marks a shift in US priorities in Africa, and looks to boost trade and investment as a counterweight to China’s Belt and Road Initiative. Photo: AFP

China-Africa relations

US$4.7 billion loan for Mozambique gas project steps up contest with China

Lawyer sees contest for share of African markets a bigger motivator for US project financing than national security.

9 Apr 2025 - 4:00PMvideocam

China-Africa relations

As Chinese gas investments in Africa take off, oil imports sink

While China’s oil trade in Africa has dropped over recent years, there is another fuel that investors cannot get enough of.

15 Mar 2025 - 10:00PMvideocam

Africa

1,500 prisoners escape in Mozambique amid post-election unrest

Groups of protesters approached the penitentiary, triggering unrest inside and prompting inmates to knock down a wall and flee.

26 Dec 2024 - 9:29PM

Members of the Mozambique military patrol the streets of Maputo in November. Photo: Reuters

South Africa

South African police arrest 95 Libyans at suspected secret military camp

The province where the camp was discovered borders neighbouring countries Mozambique and Swaziland and is an area of concern for South African authorities with regards to illegal immigration.

27 Jul 2024 - 12:20AMvideocam

The site where 95 Libyan nationals were arrested on suspicion of running an illegal military training camp. Photo: AP

Asia travel

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13 Jul 2024 - 8:45AM

China-Africa relations

Why is China choosing Gulf, Russia over Africa for crude oil supplies?

A report has highlighted the struggle among African oil suppliers as China moves towards other trading partners.

7 Jul 2024 - 6:11PMvideocam

China-Africa relations

Chinese-built Zimbabwe steel plant fires up its furnace as it begins production

African country is putting high hopes on a newly operational steel plant to turn its economic fortunes around.

22 Jun 2024 - 10:30PMvideocam

Production has begun at the Mvuma steel and iron plant in Zimbabwe, as the country pins its economic hopes on the rebuilding of the industry. Photo: Reuters

China-Africa relations

Can China balance local interests with its needs as it eyes African fish stocks?

The country is investing heavily in port facilities across the continent, but its trawlers are accused of putting local stocks at risk.

16 Jun 2024 - 3:13PMvideocam

A Chinese-flagged vessel is stopped by coastguards of the coast of Liberia on suspicion of illegal fishing. Photo: Sea Shepherd

United Nations

Violence against children in war reached extreme levels in 2023, including Gaza: UN

Israeli forces, Hamas and Sudan’s warring rivals were added to a UN backlist for killing and injuring children.

12 Jun 2024 - 11:40AM

Tourism

World’s longest walk? 24,262km from South Africa to China

Russ Cook’s epic run across the length of Africa inspired Post Magazine to try devising the world’s longest walk. Here’s the result, including what to see on the way and countries to avoid.

14 May 2024 - 4:15PM

Masterpieces

Good as gold: how did jewellery perform at Hong Kong’s spring auctions?

Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels auction got off to a record-setting start and Phillips’ numbers are up too – but Bonhams’ and Christie’s sales are still to come

25 Jul 2024 - 4:00PM

Sotheby’s Hong Kong Magnificent Jewels auction record sets the tone: rare diamond sparkles among strong figures for spring season, with Phillips’ numbers up too, and Bonhams’ and Christie’s sales to come. Pictured: A 5.02-carat fancy pink diamond, from Poly Auction Hong Kong. Photos: Handout

Belt and Road Initiative

EU firms, wary of political heat, give China’s belt and road the cold shoulder

As geopolitical changes have made working with China more risky than before, European firms have backed away from infrastructure projects linked with the Belt and Road Initiative.

8 May 2024 - 9:10AMvideocam

Japan

With eye on China, Japan launches whistle-stop diplomatic tour of Global South

Madagascar, Ivory Coast and Nigeria were first on the itinerary for Tokyo’s top diplomat this week, as she also sought to push Japan’s Indo-Pacific strategy in Sri Lanka and Nepal.

6 May 2024 - 1:37PM

China-Africa relations

‘White gold’ mines in Africa bear fruit after decades of Chinese investment

New Zimbabwe processing plants help create lithium supply chains for Beijing as other markets tighten.

3 May 2024 - 3:17PMvideocam

Kamativi mine in Zimbabwe has been developed to process lithium as part of China’s bid to expand mineral supply in Africa. Photo: X/@ZANUPF_Official

China-Africa relations

Chinese navy steps up African port calls in push to cement diplomatic ties

After pausing them during the pandemic, Beijing’s growing military diplomacy is seeing more frequent port visits.

13 Apr 2024 - 6:00PMvideocam

The PLA Navy has been busy cementing diplomatic ties as its 45th naval fleet visited Tanzania (pictured) and Mozambique. Photo: Weibo/PLA Navy

Asia travel

Natural wonders: a deep dive into Taiwan’s Green Island and Liuqiu Island

Taiwan’s southern islands are less touristy and offer natural beauty, easily accessible snorkelling and diving, one of the world’s three saltwater hot springs and a laid-back atmosphere.

9 Apr 2024 - 7:57AM

Africa

Dozens dead after overcrowded boat sinks off Mozambique coast

Makeshift ferry was carrying about 130 people when it sank. Most passengers were trying to escape mainland because of disinformation about cholera, a government official said.

8 Apr 2024 - 4:07PM

Tourism

‘Best dive ever’: looking for dugongs in Mozambique’s pristine waters

Mozambique is an unsung gem of African tourism. The Bazaruto Archipelago offers a chance to get up close to spectacular marine life – including the elusive dugong – without being too invasive.

15 Apr 2024 - 5:38AM

Mozambique is an unsung gem of African tourism. The Bazaruto Archipelago offers a chance to get up close to a wide range of marine life – including the elusive dugong (above) – without being too invasive. Photo: Getty Images

Middle East

Palestinians make fresh bid for UN membership. US says peace with Israel must come first

The Palestinian delegation to the United Nations is pushing for a vote to be recognised as a full member state next month, a move opposed by the United States.

4 Apr 2024 - 12:41PM

A Security Council meeting at United Nations headquarters in March. File photo: AP

Africa

Zimbabwe declares drought disaster as El Nino leaves millions hungry

Zimbabwe’s declaration follows similar actions by neighbouring Zambia and Malawi, where drought linked to the El Nino weather phenomenon has scorched crops.

4 Apr 2024 - 11:56AM

Israel-Gaza war

China and Russia veto US-led UN resolution on Gaza ceasefire

US ambassador to UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield accused Russia and China of vetoing resolution for ‘petty’ reasons, simply because it was written by the US.

23 Mar 2024 - 12:48AMvideocam

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Mozambique

US$1.4 billion Tazara rail deal puts China on fast track to Africa’s Copperbelt

State-owned CCECC will refurbish and operate the ageing Tanzania-Zambia railway, securing access to vital shipping links.

China, US, Japan race to control African rail routes in critical minerals fight

Qatar joins Gulf neighbours in African funding game with US$103 billion pledge

Backlash in Japan after symbolic Africa ties misread as mass migration plan

Angry residents have bombarded city halls with calls and emails, fearing their hometowns were being ‘given away’ to African migrants.

.css-1m2rp1p{color:#34b8b5;}Macroscope | World can’t afford Japan adding to infrastructure project wars

Tokyo’s recently announced Indian Ocean and Africa economic zone initiative could put it on course to overlap and clash with Beijing.

Mozambique seeks US$1.4 billion debt relief from China after unrest hits economy

China is Mozambique’s biggest bilateral creditor, holding 14 per cent of the country’s external public debt.

US steps up contest with China in Africa by counting ambassadors’ business deals

New US commercial diplomacy strategy incorporates Trump administration’s ‘trade, not aid’ approach.

US$4.7 billion loan for Mozambique gas project steps up contest with China

Lawyer sees contest for share of African markets a bigger motivator for US project financing than national security.

As Chinese gas investments in Africa take off, oil imports sink

While China’s oil trade in Africa has dropped over recent years, there is another fuel that investors cannot get enough of.

1,500 prisoners escape in Mozambique amid post-election unrest

Groups of protesters approached the penitentiary, triggering unrest inside and prompting inmates to knock down a wall and flee.

South African police arrest 95 Libyans at suspected secret military camp

The province where the camp was discovered borders neighbouring countries Mozambique and Swaziland and is an area of concern for South African authorities with regards to illegal immigration.

.css-sioo19{color:#c79a00;}Review | Waldorf Astoria vs Raffles Meradhoo – which is the Maldives’ best resort?

Two luxe 5-star resorts in the Maldives offer their own approach to island life – but both have sumptuous villas, delicious food, relaxing spas, and plenty of sun, sand and surf

Why is China choosing Gulf, Russia over Africa for crude oil supplies?

A report has highlighted the struggle among African oil suppliers as China moves towards other trading partners.

Chinese-built Zimbabwe steel plant fires up its furnace as it begins production

African country is putting high hopes on a newly operational steel plant to turn its economic fortunes around.

Can China balance local interests with its needs as it eyes African fish stocks?

The country is investing heavily in port facilities across the continent, but its trawlers are accused of putting local stocks at risk.

Violence against children in war reached extreme levels in 2023, including Gaza: UN

Israeli forces, Hamas and Sudan’s warring rivals were added to a UN backlist for killing and injuring children.

World’s longest walk? 24,262km from South Africa to China

Russ Cook’s epic run across the length of Africa inspired Post Magazine to try devising the world’s longest walk. Here’s the result, including what to see on the way and countries to avoid.

Good as gold: how did jewellery perform at Hong Kong’s spring auctions?

Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels auction got off to a record-setting start and Phillips’ numbers are up too – but Bonhams’ and Christie’s sales are still to come

EU firms, wary of political heat, give China’s belt and road the cold shoulder

As geopolitical changes have made working with China more risky than before, European firms have backed away from infrastructure projects linked with the Belt and Road Initiative.

With eye on China, Japan launches whistle-stop diplomatic tour of Global South

Madagascar, Ivory Coast and Nigeria were first on the itinerary for Tokyo’s top diplomat this week, as she also sought to push Japan’s Indo-Pacific strategy in Sri Lanka and Nepal.

‘White gold’ mines in Africa bear fruit after decades of Chinese investment

New Zimbabwe processing plants help create lithium supply chains for Beijing as other markets tighten.

Chinese navy steps up African port calls in push to cement diplomatic ties

After pausing them during the pandemic, Beijing’s growing military diplomacy is seeing more frequent port visits.

Natural wonders: a deep dive into Taiwan’s Green Island and Liuqiu Island

Taiwan’s southern islands are less touristy and offer natural beauty, easily accessible snorkelling and diving, one of the world’s three saltwater hot springs and a laid-back atmosphere.

Dozens dead after overcrowded boat sinks off Mozambique coast

Makeshift ferry was carrying about 130 people when it sank. Most passengers were trying to escape mainland because of disinformation about cholera, a government official said.

‘Best dive ever’: looking for dugongs in Mozambique’s pristine waters

Mozambique is an unsung gem of African tourism. The Bazaruto Archipelago offers a chance to get up close to spectacular marine life – including the elusive dugong – without being too invasive.

Palestinians make fresh bid for UN membership. US says peace with Israel must come first

The Palestinian delegation to the United Nations is pushing for a vote to be recognised as a full member state next month, a move opposed by the United States.

Zimbabwe declares drought disaster as El Nino leaves millions hungry

Zimbabwe’s declaration follows similar actions by neighbouring Zambia and Malawi, where drought linked to the El Nino weather phenomenon has scorched crops.

China and Russia veto US-led UN resolution on Gaza ceasefire

US ambassador to UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield accused Russia and China of vetoing resolution for ‘petty’ reasons, simply because it was written by the US.

Macroscope | World can’t afford Japan adding to infrastructure project wars

Review | Waldorf Astoria vs Raffles Meradhoo – which is the Maldives’ best resort?