Mozambique Economy: The Bank of Mozambique says domestic debt stock hit 474 billion meticais in 2025, warning that delays in government payments and Cabo Delgado instability are weighing on confidence and market efficiency. Mozambicans Affected by Regional Unrest: Mozambique’s information bureau reports at least 51 Mozambicans left homeless after homes were burned in Mamelodi, Pretoria, amid South Africa’s anti-immigrant protests and a June 30 departure deadline. Regional Migration Debate: A new analysis argues South Africa can’t fence or deport its way out of migration, saying the drivers are regional instability and governance failures that require cooperation beyond borders. Social Protection & Tech: At a Southern Africa Social Security forum, AI and regional cooperation were discussed as tools to improve services, with strong emphasis on data protection and trusted document systems. Environment & Cooperation: Italy and Mozambique signed a memorandum to boost sustainable development under Mozambique’s agroforestry strategy, covering biodiversity, forests, soils, climate action and capacity building. Business/Industry: South32’s sale of aluminium assets to Alcoa leaves Mozambique’s Mozal smelter excluded, keeping the future ownership of one of the country’s biggest industrial assets unresolved. Public Info Online: MISA Mozambique says 81 disinformation cases were recorded in 2025, up from 28 in 2024, with politics the biggest target.