Latest news in Mozambique? September 6th, 2026

Key developments and news in Mozambique around September 6, 2026:

• Healthcare Funding: The Mozambican government, in partnership with the Global Fund and Gavi, finalized the mobilization of approximately $970 million dedicated to strengthening the national health system, targeting infectious disease prevention and childhood immunization programs.
• State Finances and Budget: Mid-year economic data released through the government’s Economic and Social Plan and State Budget (PESOE) showed state revenue grew by 6.7% in the first half of 2026, reaching approximately €2.48 billion. Public spending simultaneously contracted by 11.8% as authorities maintained tighter fiscal discipline following the previous year’s economic pressures. Africa News Agency
• Energy and Infrastructure: Officials from Mozambique and Zimbabwe launched the next operational phase for the Beira–Feruka pipeline expansion, aiming to ramp up regional fuel transit capacity and secure supply routes into landlocked neighboring countries. THE MOZAMBIQUE TIMES (MOZTIMES)
• Media Oversight Initiative: The Higher School of Journalism and the Government Information Office introduced the “Media Barometer” project, designed to track press pluralism, audience trust, and combat the spread of disinformation and AI-generated deepfakes ahead of new national media regulations taking effect later this year. Alliance of Mediterranean News Agencies
• Central Bank Leadership: President Daniel Chapo completed a reshuffling of the Bank of Mozambique’s leadership, naming Felisberto Dinis Navalha as the new central bank governor following the cancellation of an earlier appointment. THE MOZAMBIQUE TIMES (MOZTIMES)