Gold was the first attraction, but late in the 1500s the Portuguese became obsessed with the idea that there were silver mines in Africa.
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Factors contributing to school violence are found in the family, the community and the school.
There were several times in Swapo’s exile history when internal critics were silenced.
A recently approved drug for malaria treatment offers hope to millions of children who suffer from the disease in Africa.
What remains of Machel today is, above all, his ethical teaching. He died poor, committed to the cause of his nation.
It is 50 years since Mozambique achieved its independence from Portugal. But celebrations are being marred by deep divisions.
Small-scale irrigation schemes in southern Africa can produce more food, support more jobs and be more profitable for the local community.
Their lives were thrown into chaos when they decided to travel to England to establish trade relations – but got sold into slavery along the way.
European states are more involved in religion than those in sub-Saharan Africa.
Dialogue with Mozambique’s opposition leader Venâncio Mondlane is necessary. However, it must not be another ‘elite bargain’ that does not benefit the common people.
South Africa’s police have resorted to medieval military tactics against illegal miners. But the solution lies elsewhere: massive regional economic repair.
Frelimo’s ability to repress political contestation in Mozambique is diminishing.
Venâncio Mondlane finds himself at the centre of one of Mozambique’s worst political crises.
Mozambique struggles to create a unified nation because of its diverse cultures, colonial history, socialism and globalisation.
The ongoing political crisis in Mozambique is rooted in history. Frelimo abandoned the path to true democracy 40 years ago and became increasingly repressive.
The possibilities for a large presence of al-Shabaab fighters in Ethiopia are limited.
Once these chemicals are in an environment they almost never break down.
The political unrest in Mozambique reflects discontent with the status quo, including limited opportunities for advancement.
The future of Mozambique rests on the ability of the new president.
Budget credibility is crucial for Mozambique’s economic development and public trust.
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Senior Research Fellow, World Institute for Development Economics Research (UNU-WIDER), United Nations University
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Professor of Physical Geography, University of the Witwatersrand
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Professor at the PhD Course in Peace, Democracy, Social Movements and Human Development, Universidade Técnica de Moçambique (UDM)
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Professor of African history, Queen's University Belfast
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Professor of Political Science, Department of Political Studies and Governance, University of the Free State
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Senior Director, Transformation Strategies Department, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), CGIAR
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