Topic: Maputo

Africa Monitor Another BRIC in the wall: Brazil stakes its claim in Africa

With its cultural and linguistic ties to Africa, Brazil may have key advantages over fellow BRIC China.

Change Agent Clean cookstoves in Mozambique lure big investors

CleanStar Mozambique is a combined effort among a mix of institutions centered around replacing traditional charcoal cooking stoves with stoves fueled by sustainably produced bio-ethanol.

Mozambique takes first step against backroom abortions

Mozambique's legislature is expected to pass a bill to legalize abortions in March in an effort to reduce the country's high rate of unsafe backroom abortions. 

Afro-pop bands hop continents

In U.S., African musicians find more opportunity and audiences.

State of the world: Global gender gap narrows

Part 5 of the surprisingly upbeat state of the world: Women's lot rises as the gender gap narrows worldwide.

What Madagascar's failed coup attempt could mean for the fragile country

A coup attempt by rebel officers against a government that itself came to power by military force, leaves Malagasy citizens calling it an example of political theater and all eyes on a constitutional vote.

Cellphones' role in activism in Africa is threatened

Some countries have taken steps to block cellphone use during unrest, eliminating a key tool for African activists and organizers.

Mozambique food riots belie African agricultural success

Mozambique’s food riots in the capital city of Maputo reinforce the pessimistic outlook for Africa's food future, but several places on the continent are producing food surpluses.

Mozambique bread riots may be warning sign on African food security

As global wheat prices rise, Africans are feeling the pinch when buying something as simple as bread. Mozambique bread riots could be a warning sign for African nations who have leased fertile agricultural land to foreign countries.

Zimbabwe's Tsvangirai rejoins troubled unity government – with conditions

Zimbabwe Prime Minister Tsvangirai , who had withdrawn from the powersharing government after Mugabe arrested a party leader, says he is giving the president 30 days to address oustanding issues. A regional coalition meeting in Mozambique pressed the leaders to resolve their differences..

Mozambique: A train of hope

The saga of a runaway elephant bull

It was a harrowing scramble to save man and beast when G5, a seven-ton elephant bull, escaped a Mozambique national park.

Mozambique's informal street traders strive to survive

'Car guard' Titos Ernesto represents the developing world's legions of small-time, off-the-books entrepreneurs.

Mozambique's informal street traders strive to survive

'Car guard' Titos Ernesto represents the developing world's legions of small-time, off-the-books entrepreneurs.

Mozambique struggles to accommodate refugees from South Africa

Xenophobic violence forced many to flee. Now, they face an uncertain future inside transit camps.

Vigilante justice rocks once quiet Mozambique

Lynchings of suspected thieves – and riots over lack of police protection – have shaken the southern African donor darling.