AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMozambique Independence Day: President Daniel Chapo used the 51st anniversary to argue that political independence must be followed by “economic independence,” calling for production, productivity and economic nationalism. Regional diplomacy: Angola’s President João Lourenço also sent congratulations, highlighting shared solidarity and cooperation with Mozambique. Security focus in Cabo Delgado: Mozambique’s National Defense and Security Council says stronger operational capacity for the Defense and Security Forces is key to eradicating Islamist terrorism, while also warning about rising violent crime tied to drugs and trafficking. Aviation training push: Mozambique plans to reintroduce pilot and flight attendant training through a new National Academy of Aeronautical Sciences, aiming to cut training costs abroad and boost safety and sovereignty. Energy and LNG industry: MODEC will supply a SOFEC internal turret mooring system for Eni’s Coral Norte FLNG offshore Mozambique, targeting first LNG in 2028. Digital payments: Visa and FMBcapital signed a five-year deal to expand digital payments across Southern Africa, including Mozambique. South Africa migration tensions spill over: Across the region, South Africa braces for 30 June anti-immigration marches, with Ramaphosa warning against any attempts to destabilise the country.
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