‘Africa hometowns’ initiative: How a misunderstanding exposed Japan's fear of immigration

What was intended as a gesture of goodwill between Japan and four African nations has instead resulted in a social and political firestorm. The uproar began earlier this month after the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) introduced a...

Mozambique denies blocking Fastjet licencing process

The Mozambican government has denied claims it is blocking the licencing of Fastjet Mozambique (Maputo), revealing that the process is now in its final phases, reports the national news agency Agência de Informação de Moçambique. Government...

Mozambique, Qatar’s Al Mansour Holdings Ink 20 Billion USD Investment Deal

Addis Ababa, August 27, 2025 (ENA)—The Mozambican government and Qatari investment group Al Mansour Holding signed a strategic agreement worth 20 billion US dollars, to be invested in the country’s development. The deal extends a rapid Africa push...

AFRICA/MOZAMBIQUE - Eight districts in Cabo Delgado have been hit by jihadist attacks in recent weeks

Maputo (Agenzia Fides) – Not only jihadism, but also economic and social demands of the local population, as well as interests related to the exploitation of the region's natural resources (primarily gas, but also precious stones), and the...

Mozambique President Chapo arrives in Rwanda on two-day visit

Qatar’s Al Mansour commits to invest $20 billion in Mozambique

MAPUTO: Qatari investment firm Al Mansour Holding has signed a $20 billion partnership agreement with Mozambique to support sectors the government is prioritising including energy and agriculture, President Daniel Chapo’s office said. It is the...

South African President Ramaphosa to officially open Zimbabwe Agriculture Show 2025

By Staff Reporter PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa is expected to officiate at the 115th edition of the Zimbabwe Agricultural Show (ZAS) on Friday, August 29, 2025. Ramaphosa is a key ally of President Emmerson Mnangagwa. Addressing the...

Cuba and Mozambique: Five decades of brotherhood

The legacy of brotherhood between the historical leaders of the Cuban Revolution and Samora Machel remains in their villages. Photo: Liborio Noval For five decades Cuba and Mozambique have forged a friendship based on mutual respect and...

South Africa waves goodbye to over 2 400 millionaires

South Africa has lost over 2 400 millionaires in the past decade, according to the newly released Africa Wealth Report 2025, highlighting growing concerns about the country’s long-term ability to retain its wealthiest citizens. Despite still...

Qatar’s Mansour Holding to invest $20bn in Mozambique

Maputo — Qatari investment firm Mansour Holding has signed a $20bn (R355bn) partnership agreement with Mozambique to support sectors the government is prioritising including energy and agriculture, says President Daniel Chapo’s office. It is the...

Qatar's Al Mansour commits to invest $20bn in Mozambique

Qatari investment firm Al Mansour Holding has signed a $20bn (R355bn) partnership agreement with Mozambique to support sectors the government is prioritising including energy and agriculture, says President Daniel Chapo's office. It is the latest...

Mozambique president begins visit to Rwanda

Kagame, Mozambique president discuss cooperation

Qatar's Al Mansour commits to invest $20bln in Mozambique

Qatari investment firm Al Mansour Holding has signed a $20 billion partnership agreement with Mozambique to support sectors the government is prioritising including energy and agriculture, President Daniel Chapo's office said. It is the latest in...

Who is Daniel Chapo, Mozambique's president visiting Rwanda?

Nigeria News48 minutes ago Tinubu’s Govt Reacts As Japan Denies Creating Special Visas For Skilled Nigerians The President Bola Tinubu‘s government has retracted the claims that Japan is creating a special visa category for highly skilled and…

Naija News recalls that the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) announced the launch of the ‘JICA Africa Hometown’ during the 9th Tokyo International Conference for African Development (TICAD9) in Yokohama, aiming to strengthen exchanges...

India-Africa trade crosses ₹100 billion, says Kirti Vardhan Singh

Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Kirti Vardhan Singh | Photo Credit: Siva Saravanan S/The Hindu Union Minister Kirti Vardhan Singh on Wednesday said India-Africa trade has crossed USD 100 billion and New Delhi has...

India-Africa trade crossed USD 100 bn in 2024-25: Kirti Vardhan Singh

New Delhi Union minister Kirti Vardhan Singh on Wednesday said India-Africa trade has crossed USD 100 billion and New Delhi has emerged as one of the top-five investors in the continent. Addressing the inaugural session of the 20th CII...

India-Africa trade crossed USD 100 billion in 2024-25: Kirti Vardhan Singh

Union minister Kirti Vardhan Singh on Wednesday said India-Africa trade has crossed USD 100 billion and New Delhi has emerged as one of the top-five investors in the continent. Addressing the inaugural session of the 20th CII India-Africa Business...

UN Report: violations against children in conflict zones to increase by 25% in 2024

A United Nations report revealed that grave violations against children in armed conflict zones around the world witnessed a shocking 25% increase in 2024 compared to the previous year. The report, presented to the UN General Assembly (UNGA) by...