AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoRovuma LNG Contract: ExxonMobil has moved forward on Mozambique’s Rovuma LNG, awarding a letter of intent for 18.6 mtpa facilities at Afungi to the SMDC consortium (Saipem, McDermott, Daewoo E&C, CPECC), with initial work worth $32m and a path toward final investment decision in 2026. Security & Rights in Cabo Delgado: A UN special rapporteur warns Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado conflict is not nearing a “military victory,” citing rising attacks on civilians and urging a shift toward counter-terrorism that also tackles governance, human development, and fair benefits from extractives. Drug Seizure at Maputo: Mozambique’s SERNIC seized 1.4 tonnes of fentanyl at Maputo International Airport cargo terminal, arresting a suspect tied to a shipment routed via Luanda from Brazil. Trade & Industry Push: France and Holland signal plans to deepen economic ties with Mozambique, focusing on agriculture, agro-logistics and maritime development along the Beira and Nacala corridors. Local Services: Maputo Municipality announces recruitment of health professionals to ease staffing shortages and reduce delays in primary care. Regional Context: UN and SADC-linked coverage highlights how instability and policy choices across Southern Africa shape investment, logistics and industrialisation momentum.
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