The Commission on Human Rights of the Bar Association of Mozambique (CDHOAM) considers illegal the measures taken by the Government through the Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC) to combat road accidents, which have sown mourning and pain in Mozambican families. In a press release to which we have had access, CDHOAM states that the...
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CFM wants to rehabilitate the Port of Mocímboa da Praia
The Ports and Railways Company of Mozambique (CFM) is working to ensure the rehabilitation of the port infrastructure of Mocímboa da Praia, in Cabo Delgado province, Mozambican newspaper Notícia reported. The source said that the amounts to be spent on the work have not been revealed, but it is known that the rail-port company is aiming to...
Defense and Security Council wants reinforcement of road surveillance
The Council for Defence and Security of Mozambique has asked to strengthen inspection measures and to hold offenders accountable, given the "high rate of road accidents" in the country, indicates a statement from the Presidency. The Council expressed concern over the high rate of road accidents that occur in the country, considering that the situations have...
War in sight. China begins largest-ever military exercises near Taiwan
China today began military exercises, which include live fire, in the vicinity of Taiwan, Chinese state television CCTV reported, the largest ever operation near the island claimed by Beijing "The exercises are beginning," CCTV said in a message posted on the social network Weibo. The exercises are scheduled through Sunday. The maneuvers ...
Russia donates material for displaced children in Cabo Delgado
The Council of the Russian Federation (Senate) has donated various types of material to support communities affected by terrorism in Cabo Delgado, with an emphasis on children. "Of the offers, we look with particular affection at those intended for children" and our fellow citizens, in general, victims of terrorism,' said the first vice president of the Mozambican parliament, Hélder...
WHO Appeals for 80 Million Needs in the Horn of Africa
The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a funding appeal for $123.7 million to address urgent needs of more than 80 million people in the Horn of Africa region. "It is estimated that more than 80 million people in the region's 7 countries - Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan,...
UN works to get Ukrainian grain ships out every day
The UN and the countries involved work so that the ships with Ukrainian cereals leave ports "if possible every day", and exports from Ukraine "reach an acceptable level", assured Lusa yesterday source of the body. "The idea is that it is not just one ship, but that this whole process allows to have several...
Pandemic delayed fight against HIV/AIDS in Mozambique
Health Minister Armindo Tiago said that Covid-19 has affected the country's HIV/AIDS program due to the reduction and detour of resources to address the pandemic. "The normal programs for other diseases have had to reduce in terms of performance, not only because of lack of resources, but also because of the fact that...
Cell phone market in Europe falls in the second quarter
A report shared by Counterpoint Research indicates that the cell phone market in Europe saw a 11% drop in Q2 2022 sales, this compared to the same period last year. Counterpoint points to the state of the economy, the uncertainty of the war in Ukraine, and factory closures in Asia...
Amazon accused of enabling racist behavior
A group of workers Amazon warehouse workers near Chicago have formally filed complaints in the state of Illinois, USA, where he accuses the company of allowing racist behavior and death threats to black workers, writes the News to the minute. According to the source the complaints filed include racist and threatening 'graffiti' in the bathrooms...