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The Incredible Journey Of Two Princes From Mozambique Whose Lives Were Upended By The Slave Trade

Global UpfrontMar 10, 2025March 10, 20250

By Lindsay O’Neill, University of Southern California A new book called The Two Princes of Mpfumo tells the fascinating story of a pair of royals

Mozambique’s Cycles Of Violence Won’t End Until Frelimo’s Grip On Power Is Broken

Global UpfrontJan 22, 2025January 22, 20250

By Manuel Francisco Sambo Mozambique’s political history has been marred by violence, disputed elections and authoritarian control. The pattern continues. As the 2024 elections have

Why Were Africa’s Violence Levels Up In 2024?

Global UpfrontJan 9, 2025January 9, 20250

By Jakkie Cilliers 2024 was a bleak year for Africa. Libya and Sudan were partitioned. Ethiopia struggled to contain insurgencies in Tigray, Amhara and Oromia,

Mozambique Bans Protests After Weeks Of Post-poll Violence

Global UpfrontNov 15, 2024November 15, 20240

Mozambique’s government has banned protests following sustained post-election unrest that has left several people dead and dozens others injured. It follows last month’s disputed presidential

Joint Military Exercise Between China, Mozambique And Tanzania Underway

Global UpfrontAug 2, 2024August 2, 20240

The Chinese, Mozambican and Tanzanian militaries are currently holding the Peace Unity 2024 joint exercise in Tanzania, focussing on counter-terror military operations. Senior Colonel Zhang

Zimbabwean Soldier, Mercenary Colonel Lionel Dyck Dies At 80

Global UpfrontJun 28, 2024June 28, 20240

Rhodesian born private military contractor Lionel Dyck (80) died in Cape Town earlier this month (June) after succumbing to cancer. His military career saw him

Military Diplomacy: Rwanda’s Support To Other Countries Part Of Strategy To Boost Its Reputation

Global UpfrontJun 25, 2024June 25, 20240

By Federico Donelli Rwanda is one of Africa’s geographically smallest countries. However, its foreign policy, whose hallmark is military diplomacy, has attracted international attention. Military

Chinese Naval Task Force Visiting Mozambique, After Stop in Tanzania

Global UpfrontApr 2, 2024April 2, 20240

Fresh after a stop in Tanzania, the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy’s (PLAN’s) 45th naval escort task force is now visiting Mozambique. On the morning

Deaths Linked To Militant Islamist Violence in Africa Continue to Spiral, Led By Boko Haram/ISWAP

Global UpfrontMar 13, 2024March 13, 20240

Fatalities linked to militant Islamist violence jumped by 20 percent in the past year, claiming more than 23,000 lives—a new record. Over 80 percent of

Concrete Wall Construction Underway Along South Africa/Mozambique Border

Global UpfrontMar 8, 2024March 8, 20240

The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government has resumed construction of a concrete barrier wall along the South Africa/Mozambique border to curb the theft of motor vehicles and