AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCabo Delgado Pressure: Mozambique’s Catholic bishops warn insecurity is spreading beyond Cabo Delgado as renewed Islamist attacks target civilians, churches and roads—urging authorities to act decisively and calling for peace and reconciliation. Prison Service Update: In Maputo, SERNAP says Italian businessman Umberto Sartori—accused of drug trafficking, money laundering and forgery—died in custody at Maputo Top Security prison after refusing to eat; technical investigations are ongoing. Energy & Trade: South Africa expects about R18.8bn from electricity exports to eight neighbours including Mozambique, as Eskom’s generation improves. Regional Connectivity: Mozambique’s Prime Minister Benvinda Levi swore in new state-holding and hydrocarbons leaders, pushing transparency and reforms to cut fiscal risk. Finance & Payments: Mastercard expansion into Mozambique highlights the push for digital payments and formal financial access. Maritime Cooperation: India’s multinational naval ship IOS Sagar (Sunayna) is in Colombo as part of “One Ocean, One Mission.”
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