Independence Day Message: Mozambique President Daniel Chapo used 25 June to argue that political independence must be followed by economic independence—“production and productivity,” with work, discipline and economic nationalism as non-negotiables. Aviation Training Reset: The government approved a National Academy of Aeronautical Sciences to restart pilot and cabin-crew training, including fixed-wing and helicopter courses, aiming to cut training costs abroad and boost civil aviation safety and sovereignty. Security Focus in Cabo Delgado: The National Defense and Security Council says stronger operational capacity for the Defense and Security Forces is key to defeating Islamist terrorism, while also cracking down on drug trafficking and violent crime linked to narcotics. AAEE Called to Lead on Threat Knowledge: Chapo challenged the Academy of Advanced Strategic Studies to become a national center for strategic thinking on terrorism, organized crime, cybercrime and disinformation. Regional Xenophobia Fallout: Mozambique is stepping up reintegration support for citizens returning from South Africa after xenophobic violence, reporting 738 returnees so far and ordering better coordination and monitoring. Energy/FLNG Progress: MODEC will supply a SOFEC internal turret mooring system for Eni’s Coral Norte FLNG offshore Mozambique, with first LNG targeted for 2028. South Africa Migration Tensions: As South Africa approaches a June 30 anti-migrant deadline, police readiness is being increased and civil society warns of a repeat of past xenophobic violence.