AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMozambique Courts Rights: Mozambique’s Constitutional Council struck down telecom regulations that would have let the state monitor communications, collect user data, and shut down the internet on “security” grounds, backing parliament’s role in such rules. US Visa Shock for Mozambicans: The US made its visa bond policy permanent, with refundable deposits up to $20,000 for some B-1/B-2 applicants; Mozambique is listed among affected countries, raising the cost of travel for many. Health Infrastructure Push: President Daniel Chapo laid the first stone for a Chinese-funded National Surgical Center in Maputo, aiming to cut patient referrals abroad with a 475-bed, multi-theatre facility. Digital Upgrade: Eduardo Mondlane University inaugurated a new data center to boost connectivity and protect digital assets, with AI-use guidelines in the works. Food Security Pressure: Mozambique’s cereal deficit remains severe, with the country importing large volumes of rice and wheat while finance and production gaps limit domestic supply. Cabo Delgado Security: Insurgents clashed with troops near the Niassa Special Reserve’s edge, raising fears of wider movement. Football (Regional): Costa do Sol (Mozambique) and other clubs were drawn into the COSAFA Women’s Champions League qualifiers, with Mozambique’s champions set for tough group matches.
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