AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMozambique Press Freedom Under Fire: A Mozambican journalist was shot while covering protests, and rights groups say repression and killings are deepening, with police accused of using spy networks against government critics. Road Safety Reform: Mozambique’s Council of Ministers approved a revised road code, including a points-based driving licence and surveillance cameras to tighten enforcement. Economy Watch: Mozambique’s GDP grew 0.1% in Q1 2026, driven mainly by services, while extractives contracted. Children in Conflict: A UN report says nearly 25,000 children were affected by record violations last year, with government forces named as main perpetrators for the first time. El Niño Preparedness: FAO and WFP launched a $202m joint appeal to protect about 8.8 million people in high-risk countries, including Mozambique, from extreme weather. South Africa Xenophobia Fallout: ANC leaders rejected claims that attacks reflect broad xenophobia, while Nigeria and Malawi pushed evacuations of citizens ahead of a June 30 deadline. Mozal Uncertainty: Mozambique’s Mozal aluminium smelter future hinges on a new energy and shareholder structure as talks continue to keep the plant running.
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