Widespread flooding in the wake of Cyclone Freddy has contaminated communal water sources across the country, spreading disease and leaving authorities struggling to cope.
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Although domestic sugar supply is unaffected for the time being, devastated sugarcane fields will impact future production.
Of the six lusophone countries on the continent, only Cabo Verde escapes criticism in Washington’s annual survey of human rights around the world.
Exxon appears to be restarting LNG production in the southern African country, following on from TotalEnergies’ announcement that it was likely to do the same.
Extensive damage to the road network by Cyclone Freddy, the world’s longest lived cyclone, has highlighted the need for infrastructural improvements.
Cyclone Freddy, which has lasted 32 days since its formation, is once again preparing to make landfall in Mozambique, where it has already caused massive damage.
The planned Mphanda Nkuwa dam in Mozambique threatens communities with the loss of ecosystems and damage to floodplain productivity, green groups say.
The trip comes as the organisation, set up to promote business links between Macao and lusophone countries, gears up to celebrate its 20th anniversary.
Sixth block awarded to Italy’s ENI; first period of exploration expected to allow investments of around US$370 million, and opening of four wells in deep waters.