Latest news in Mozambique? September 5th, 2026

Central Bank Leadership Shift President Daniel Chapo recently reversed the appointment of Waldemar de Sousa as the Governor of the Bank of Mozambique following intense public debate and scrutiny over past financial oversight scandals. Felisberto (Dinis) Navalha was subsequently designated to lead the central bank. THE MOZAMBIQUE TIMES (MOZTIMES)+ 1Regional Energy Infrastructure Mozambique and Zimbabwe inaugurated the second phase of the Beira–Feruka oil pipeline expansion project. The development aims to increase flow capacity, lower transport costs, and reinforce fuel security across southern Africa. THE MOZAMBIQUE TIMES (MOZTIMES)Northern Security Concerns Security forces, supported by allied regional troops, have maintained counter-insurgency operations across Cabo Delgado and Niassa provinces. This follows recent guerrilla incursions and abductions reported in areas around Macomia, as well as an attack near the Niassa Special Reserve that prompted updated regional security advisories. THE MOZAMBIQUE TIMES (MOZTIMES)Humanitarian and Economic Pressures Displacement and food insecurity continue to challenge northern and central Mozambique. Relief organizations, including the World Food Programme, are actively coordinating aid distribution and rehabilitation programs to assist hundreds of thousands of individuals affected by localized insecurity and recurring climate shocks. ReliefWeb