AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoLNG Deal for Energy Security: ExxonMobil has signed an agreement to supply liquefied natural gas to South Africa’s new Zululand Energy Terminal at Richards Bay, aimed at easing a looming “gas cliff” as Mozambique’s Pande-Temane supply declines. Xenophobia Fallout in the Region: In Durban, thousands of Malawians are packed into a makeshift camp in desperate conditions after anti-foreigner violence, with South Africa’s June 30 anti-immigrant deadline driving mass movement and fear. Mozambique Mining Rules Under Fire: Mozambique’s amended mining law requiring a 15% state stake in all ventures and tighter controls on mineral exports could deter foreign investors, according to the Chamber of Mines, even as the government pushes local processing. Cabo Delgado Rights and Justice: Mozambique’s human rights defenders and journalists’ groups condemn the seizure of investigative journalist Estácio Valoi’s tools in Cabo Delgado, warning of intimidation over reporting on timber smuggling. Children in Conflict: A new UN report says nearly 25,000 children suffered record violations in conflict last year, with government forces named as major perpetrators for the first time.
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