AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMozambique Economy & Cost of Living: Mozambique’s urban prices rose 7.51% in June, with transport up 13.85% and food up 13.35%, as fuel hikes and flood impacts keep squeezing household budgets. Transport Subsidies: The Ministry of Transport and Logistics disbursed 128.8 million meticais to compensate public transport operators after May fuel price increases, covering mini-bus and bus operators in Greater Maputo. Mining Governance: Government set up a multisectoral commission to curb illegal mining, coordinating oversight and rehabilitation without stopping authorised operations. Regional Security: SADC ministers met in Malawi to review peace and security, focusing on eastern DRC conflict, terrorism, organised crime, cybercrime and governance. Mozambique Peace Efforts (Cabo Delgado): A Catholic bishop urged dialogue as key to lasting peace in Cabo Delgado, while the Church pledged pastoral and humanitarian support for affected communities. Immigration & Asylum Pressure (South Africa): South Africa’s repatriation programme continues at Musina, with daily processing numbers fluctuating as more people come forward for return. UK Aid Cuts Hit Mozambique: UK plans to cut bilateral aid by over 80% by 2029 would slash support to Mozambique to about £5m or less. Energy & Industry Risk: An IEA warning says China’s rare-earth export curbs could threaten $6.5tn in downstream production worldwide, with knock-on effects for high-tech, defence and energy.
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