Ambassador’s Opening Remarks at Day 2 of the Mozambique Gas and Energy Summit Thursday, September 28, 2023; 9:00am Joaquim Chissano International Conference Center (as prepared for delivery) Good morning, bom dia. I am pleased to join you for day two of the Mozambique Gas and Energy Summit. Mozambique’s natural gas reserves have the potential to electrify the …
Read More» MEDIA NOTE ————————————————————————– U.S. Embassy Statement on 2023 Municipal Electoral Season September 26, 2023 – Like in many other countries with multiparty systems of government, Mozambique’s constitution commits to the protection of all citizens’ rights and freedoms. It “enshrines a democratic rule of law, based on pluralism of expression, party organization, and the respect and …
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PRESS RELEASE ————————————————————————– Ambassador Vrooman Officially Launches the Sea Sound Project to Preserve and Promote Cultural Heritage on Mozambique Island September 1, 2023 – U.S. Ambassador to Mozambique, Peter H. Vrooman visited Ilha de Moçambique for the opening of the Sea Sound immersive exhibition “Nakhodha and the Mermaid”, dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the cultural, oral and artistic …
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PRESS RELEASE ————————————————————————– U.S. Embassy Recognizes Achievement of Exchange Program Alumni in Nampula August 31, 2023 – U.S. Ambassador, Peter H. Vrooman and Mozambique-U.S. Alumni Association (MUSAA) President, Gledisse Manjate, recognized the accomplishments of three alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs during the 2023 Alumni Achievement Award ceremony in Nampula. More than 1,500 Mozambicans from …
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PRESS RELEASE ————————————————————————– Nine Mozambicans Participate in Youth Leadership Fellowship in the United States August 29, 2023 – U.S. Embassy in Mozambique selected nine young leaders in the fields of business, civil society, and public administration to participate in the 9th annual Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) Mandela Washington Fellowship. Participants from six provinces spent …
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PRESS RELEASE ————————————————————————– The United States Announces New Investments in Mozambique’s Agriculture Sector The U.S Government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), announced a new agriculture portfolio to foster inclusive economic growth and strengthen food systems in Nampula and Zambezia provinces. While more than two-thirds of the Mozambican population are engaged in …
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PRESS RELEASE ————————————————————————– U.S. Government Launches Platform to Bring Mozambique into the Profitable Carbon Capture Market August 17, 2023 – The U.S. Government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), announces a new program, PLANETA, that will facilitate international investment in nature-based carbon capture projects in Mozambique. Industries that burn high rates of coal, …
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PRESS RELEASE ————————————————————————– U.S. Government Invests in Bilingual Education Program to Improve Learning Outcomes in Mozambique August 17, 2023 – The U.S. Government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), is pleased to announce a five-year education program that will expand bilingual education in more than 4,000 primary schools in Cabo Delgado, Nampula, Niassa, and …
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PRESS RELEASE ————————————————————————– AFRICOM Commander Reinforces U.S.-Mozambique Security Cooperation August 16, 2023 – U.S. Marine Corps General Michael Langley, commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), visited Maputo, Mozambique August 15-16 during an official trip to partner countries in southern Africa. This visit reinforces the U.S. government’s partnership with Mozambique to build a peaceful and prosperous …
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PRESS RELEASE ————————————————————————– U.S. Government Funding Helps to Unite Youth of Pemba Through Desporto Para Paz July 10, 2023 – The U.S. government is partnering with three Mozambican organizations to implement Desporto Para Paz, a program that engages young people in sports activities to strengthen community cohesion and teach leadership skills. Through the program, …
Read More» AMBASSADOR PETER H. VROOMAN’S REMARKS ————————————————————————– U.S. Government Funds Construction of New Secondary School in Pemba Your Excellency Minister of Education, Your Excellency Secretary of State of Cabo Delgado Province, Representatives of Ministry and District Offices, Ladies and Gentlemen, all protocols observed, It is an honor to be here today to enhance the strong …
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PRESS RELEASE ————————————————————————– U.S. Government Funds Construction of New Secondary School in Pemba July 6, 2023 – The U.S. Government launched the construction of a modern high school to construct a modern high school, which will provide educational access to 4,500 students in Maringanha, district of Pemba, Cabo Delgado Province. In addition, a memorandum of understanding …
Read More» U.S. Ambassador to Mozambique Peter H. Vrooman Remarks 247 Anniversary of the Independence of the United States of America June 21, 2023 (As Prepared) Sua Excelência Ivete Maibaze, Minister of Land and Environment, Representatives of the Government of Mozambique, Fellow members of the diplomatic corps, Partners in the private sector and civil society, Fellow Americans, …
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His Excellency, Vice Rector of Universidade Eduardo Mondlane, Esteemed Director of UEM School of Communications and Arts, Dr. Eduardo Lichuge, Esteemed UNESCO Representative in Mozambique, Distinguished invited guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, Good afternoon! My name is Peter Vrooman, the U.S. Ambassador to Mozambique. It is an honor to be here today celebrating International Jazz …
Read More» Good morning, distinguished guests and fellow participants in the Mozambique Mining and Energy Conference. It is a pleasure to join you today. Thank you to the organizers for inviting me to speak with you. Mozambique is a country with an incredible wealth of natural resources that can feed electricity production: traditional fuels, such as coal …
Read More» PRESS RELEASE ————————————————————————– United States of America and Mozambique Are Together in Working Towards Ending TB 24 March 2023 – Today, on World Tuberculosis Day, the U.S. Embassy in Mozambique acknowledges the progress made and the challenges that remain to reach the goal of eliminating tuberculosis (TB) as a public health problem by 2030. Although …
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PRESS RELEASE ————————————————————————– U.S. Government Supports Improved Nutrition in Zambézia Province March 22, 2023 – The United States Government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), announces a five-year program to reduce malnutrition in six districts of Zambézia province. This program, named Okhokelamo ni Solho (“resilient nutrition” in Elomwe), targets chronic child malnutrition. Poor nutrition in early childhood …
Read More» Friday, February 24, 2023 Bilene Honorable Mr. Niquice, valued partners from the National Assembly and civil society, distinguished guests: We all know that Mozambique’s vast natural wealth has the potential to utterly transform its economy. New revenues could improve the delivery of services such as health care and education for millions of Mozambicans, pay for …
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PRESS RELEASE ————————————————————————– United States and Mozambique Agree on Key Components of Mozambique Compact January 30, 2023 – Visiting U.S. Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Deputy Chief Executive Officer (DCEO) Mahmoud Bah and Minister of Economy and Finance Max Tonela signed a key agreement called an Aide Memoire during a meeting at the Ministry of …
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PRESS RELEASE ————————————————————————– United States and Mozambique Partner to Improve Maritime Security December 7, 2022 –As part of ongoing security cooperation between the United States and Mozambique, the U.S. Government provided a 10-meter coastal patrol boat to the Mozambican Navy. In addition to the boat, Mozambican Navy officials will participate in training offered by the …
Read More» U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Ambassadors Fund For Cultural Preservation Call For Project Concept Notes Funding Opportunity Title: FY2023 Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation Funding Opportunity Number: AF-MAP-FY23-01 Deadline for Applications: December 21, 2022 Assistance Listing Number: 19.025 – U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation Total Amount Available: $500,000.00 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION U.S. Mission Mozambique announces an …
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PRESS RELEASE ————————————————————————– U.S. Embassy and Civil Society Organizations Partner to Make Elections More Accessible November 18, 2022 – During the visit of U.S. Special Advisor for International Disabilities Rights, Sara Minkara, to Maputo, the U.S. Embassy signed grants with three civil society organizations that will contribute to making participation in Mozambique’s elections more accessible …
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PRESS RELEASE ————————————————————————– U.S. Government Fulfills Its Promise To Deliver 9.8 Million Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccines For Mozambican Youth November 16, 2022 – The U.S. Government fulfilled its promise to the Government and people of Mozambique by delivering an additional 4.9 million Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine doses this month. Together with the first shipment of 4.9 million …
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PRESS RELEASE ————————————————————————– U.S. Embassy and Eduardo Mondlane University Celebrate 30 Years of Cooperation November 14, 2022 – U.S. Ambassador Peter H. Vrooman and Eduardo Mondlane University (UEM) Rector Dr. Manuel Guilherme Junior inaugurated an American Shelf at the UEM Student Center to provide educational advising and information about learning English for university students and …
Read More» Ambassador Peter Vrooman’s Speech for U.S. Government Donation of Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine to Mozambique Your Excellency, Dr. Armindo Tiago, Minister of Health; Your Excellency, Carmelita Namashulua, Minister of Education and Human Development, Your Excellency, Vicente Joaquim, Secretary of State, Maputo City Your Excellency, Eneas da Conceição Comiche, Mayor of Maputo. Reverend Bishop Dinis Matsolo, Executive Director …
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PRESS RELEASE ————————————————————————– U.S. Government and Government of Mozambique Launch Adolescent Vaccine Campaign with Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccines September 30, 2022 – Today in Maputo, U.S. Ambassador to Mozambique Peter H. Vrooman joined Government of Mozambique officials to officially launch the nation-wide Covid-19 vaccination program for adolescents ages 12-17. In continued support of Mozambique’s successful efforts …
Read More» Esteemed Members and friends of the U.S. Exchange Program Alumni Community, Good evening! It is an honor to be with you all today – in person and virtually – for the first alumni reception in our new Embassy building and the first since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Welcome! You – alumni from professional …
Read More» Ambassador’s Opening Remarks at Day 2 of the Mozambique Gas and Energy Summit Thursday, September 15, 2022; 9:00am Joaquim Chissano International Conference Center Excellencies, Meus Senhores, Minhas Senhoras, Todo protocol observado Good morning, bom dia. It is an honor to join you for Day 2 of the Mozambique Gas and Energy Summit. In my short time here …
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Your Excellency, Dr. Armindo Tiago, Minister of Health; UNICEF Country Representative, Maria Luisa Estimados amigos moçambicanos, It is a privilege to join you today in the spirit of partnership and goodwill as we celebrate a new phase of the global effort to combat COVID-19. Today we are not where we were two years ago. That …
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PRESS RELEASE ————————————————————————– U.S. Government Donates 1.3 Million Doses of Pfizer Vaccines for the 12 to 17 Age Group September 1, 2022 – In continued support of Mozambique’s efforts to combat COVID-19, the U.S. Government donated 1.3 million doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine on August 29th and August 30th with 3.5 million more doses …
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U.S. Ambassador to Mozambique Peter H. Vrooman Remarks at Reopening of the Velha Catedral of Quelimane Sunday, August 21, 2022 | Quelimane, Zambézia Governor Pio Augusto Matos, Mayor Manuel de Araujo, Representative of the Norwegian Embassy, Mr. Antonio Barroso and the entire Associacao dos Bons Sinais family, Residents and friends of Quelimane, Ladies and gentlemen, …
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PRESS RELEASE ————————————————————————– U.S. United States Congressional Delegation Visits Mozambique August 17, 2022 – From August 16-17, six members of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives visited the Republic of Mozambique to deepen the U.S.-Mozambique relationship in the areas of peace and security, democracy, environmental conservation, business, and health. In Maputo, the delegation met …
Read More» PRESS RELEASE ————————————————————————– U.S. Ambassador to Mozambique Peter H. Vrooman Remarks for the 246th Anniversary of the Independence of the United States of America June 30, 2022 Your Excellency, Minister of Gender, Children and Social Action Nyeleti Mondlane, Fellow Americans, Dear Colleagues and Partners, Ladies and Gentlemen, Good evening! I welcome you to our Independence Day …
Read More» PRESS RELEASE ——————————————————————————————– U.S. and Mozambique Governments Partner to Preserve Forests, Protect Wildlife, and Support Communities April 21, 2022 – On Earth Day 2022, the U.S. Government reaffirms its support for conservation law enforcement and sustainable forest management in the Niassa Special Reserve (NSR), Mozambique’s largest protected area. Working in partnership with the National Administration …
Read More» DEPARTMENT OF STATE U.S. EMBASSY MAPUTO NOTICE OF FUNDING OPPORTUNITY (NOFO) Section A. Funding Opportunity Program Description Assistance Instrument Type: Grant Agreement Funding Opportunity Title: U.S. Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Program Funding Opportunity Number: SMZ-500-FY23-01 Assistance Number: 19.220 Funding Amount: $60,000.00 (Subject to Availability) Number of Awards: Around 6 to 8 Key Dates: Questions must …
Read More» PRESS RELEASE ————————————————————————– U.S. Ambassador to Mozambique Peter Hendrick Vrooman Presents Credentials to Mozambican President Filipe Jacinto Nyusi March 3, 2022 – Ambassador Peter Hendrick Vrooman presented his credentials to President Filipe Jacinto Nyusi today at the Presidency of the Republic of Mozambique. During the ceremony, Ambassador Vrooman stated that he was honored to be …
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PRESS RELEASE ————————————————————————– The United States Donates Additional 2 Million Johnson & Johnson Vaccines to Mozambique December 6, 2021 – The U.S. Embassy in Mozambique announces the arrival of 2,016,000 doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine that the United States is sharing with the Republic of Mozambique through COVAX. This is the United States’ …
Read More» December 01, 2021, Macia District Your Excellency Dr. Isaura Ferrão Nyusi, Wife of the President of the Republic of Mozambique, Excellency the Secretary of State of Gaza Province, Presidente do Conselho Municipal da vila da Macia. Dra. Idalina Libombo, CNCS Vice Executive Secretary) Senhor(s) Director do Centro SEKELEKA. Hosts, Dear Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, Good morning. I am deeply honored to …
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Ambassador Dennis W. Hearne’s Speech at AIDS Day Central Ceremony December 30, 2021 Your Excellency Dr. Nyeleti Brooke Mondlane, Minister of Gender, Children and Social Action; Mr. Secretary of State; Mr. Governor of the Province Executive Secretary of the CNCS; Distinguished Guests; Ladies and Gentlemen, Good morning. It is my distinct honor to be here with you today …
Read More» PRESS RELEASE ————————————————————————– American Cultural Center in Maputo Closes After Decades of Community Engagement November 24, 2021 – The American Cultural Center in Maputo officially closed today after nearly 28 years of meaningful outreach rooted in U.S. values to Mozambicans of all backgrounds. The Center, frequently referred to as the ACC, was for many Mozambicans …
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PRESS RELEASE ————————————————————————– The United States Donates Additional 840,000 Johnson & Johnson Vaccines to Mozambique November 22, 2021 – The U.S. Embassy in Maputo, Mozambique is pleased to announce the arrival of 840,000 doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine that the United States is sharing with the Republic of Mozambique through COVAX. This donation …
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PRESS RELEASE ————————————————————————– Exhibition showcases Zambezia’s health infrastructure supported by the U.S. Government November 29, 2021 – The U.S. Embassy in Mozambique and the Secretary of State of Zambezia Province, Judith Mussácula, inaugurated on November 24th, in Quelimane city, a photo exhibit that portrays health infrastructures built under the HIV Response Acceleration Plan of Zambezia. …
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PRESS RELEASE ———————————————————————————————————————————— U.S. Millennium Challenge Corporation Develops Compact II in Zambézia November 4, 2021 – U.S. Ambassador Dennis W. Hearne and a U.S. Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) delegation visited Quelimane, Zambézia Province to launch discussions with local officials, business leaders, and civil society organizations about Mozambique’s second MCC Compact. Under the leadership of MCC …
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Your Excellency, Filipe Jacinto Nyusi, President of the Republic of Mozambique, Your Excellencies, Ministers of Home Affairs, Labor, Foreign Affairs, Health, Youth, and Gender and Social Development, Distinguished guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, I am honored to join you this morning for this important dialogue on migration in Southern Africa. Over the course of my tenure …
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Your Excellency, Dr. Isaura Ferrão Nyusi, First Lady of the Republic of Mozambique, Your Excellency, Dr. Armindo Tiago, Minister of Health of Mozambique, Secretary of State, Dr. Vicente Joaquim, World Health Organization Interim Director for Mozambique, Dr. Tomas Valdez, Distinguished guests, Ladies and gentlemen, It is a true honor to speak at today’s commemoration of …
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USS HERSHEL “WOODY” WILLIAMS (ESB-4) Reception Remarks for Ambassador Dennis W. Hearne October 16, 2021. Minister of Defense Jaime Neto, Minister of interior Amade Miquidade, Chief of Defense, Admiral Mangrasse, Commander of the Mozambique Navy, Rear Admiral Muatuca, USS HERSHEL “WOODY” Williams Commanding Officer, Captain Graham, Distinguished guests Good evening and thank you all for joining us onboard the USS Hershel …
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PRESS RELEASE ————————————————————————– USS Hershel “Woody” Williams Navy Ship Visits Maputo, Mozambique October 15, 2021 (Maputo) – The Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4) arrived in Maputo, Mozambique for a scheduled port visit, October 15, 2021. This marks the first port visit by a U.S. Navy ship since 2011 and shows …
Read More» The Department of State Celebrates the Dedication of the New U.S. Embassy in Maputo MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 In a display of the enduring friendship and strategic partnership with Mozambique, U.S. Ambassador Dennis Walter Hearne, Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) Managing Director Tracy Thomas, Mozambican Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy Ernesto Max …
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Ambassador Dennis W. Hearne’s Speech at the U.S. Embassy Inauguration Ceremony September 30, 2021 His Excellency Minister Ernesto Max Tonela, His Excellency the Secretary of State of Maputo City, His Excellency the Governor of the Province of Maputo, Officials of the Government of Mozambique, Director Tracy Thomas of the Department of State’s Overseas Building Operations Bureau, Distinguished guests …
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PRESS RELEASE United States Officially Inaugurates New Embassy Building in Mozambique September 30, 2021 – On Thursday, September 30, 2021, U.S. Ambassador Dennis Walter Hearne, Mozambican Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy Ernesto Max Tonela, State Department Managing Director for Construction, Facility & Security Management in the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations Tracy Thomas, Maputo City Secretary …
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U.S. Embassy Avenida Marginal, 5467 Caixa Postal, 783 Maputo, Mozambique PRESS RELEASE U.S. Department of Defense Conducts Combat and Lifesaving Training with Mozambican Defense Forces September 10, 2021 – On September 10, the U.S. Government and the Government of Mozambique concluded the second Joint Combined Exchange Training (JCET) of the year. U.S. Special Operations …
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Ambassador Hearne’s Speech for U.S. Government Vaccine Donation to Mozambique July 26, 2021 | Maputo International Airport Your Excellency, Dr. Armindo Tiago, Minister of Health; Dear friends throughout Mozambique, It is a privilege to join you here today in the spirit of partnership and goodwill as, together, we face a pandemic that has changed the …
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U.S. Embassy Avenida Kenneth Kaunda, 193 Caixa Postal, 783 Maputo MOZAMBIQUE PRESS RELEASE U.S. Government donates 302,400 single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccines to Mozambique July 26, 2021– Today, July 26, 302,400 doses of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine donated by the U.S. government arrived at the Mavalane International Airport in Maputo, Mozambique – the …
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Your excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, friends. Thank you for joining me to celebrate the United States of America’s Independence Day. Every year on this day – the fourth of July – families in the United States and around the world gather to celebrate the Declaration of Independence and the United States of America’s birthday. Despite …
Read More» DEPARTMENT OF STATE U.S. EMBASSY MAPUTO NOTICE OF FUNDING OPPORTUNITY (NOFO) Section A. Funding Opportunity Program Description Assistance Instrument Type: Grant Agreement Funding Opportunity Title: U.S. AMBASSADOR’S SPECIAL SELF-HELP FUND Funding Opportunity Number: SMZ-500-FY21-01 Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: …
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U.S. Embassy Avenida Kenneth Kaunda, 193 Caixa Postal, 783 Maputo MOZAMBIQUE PRESS RELEASE U.S. Government Provides World Food Program $30 Million to Address Food Insecurity in Mozambique June 16, 2021 – The U.S. government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), awarded $30 million to the World Food Programme (WFP) to address food insecurity …
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Your excellency President Nyusi, Minister Tonela, distinguished guests, colleagues, I am honored to be here today to celebrate the conclusion of the Temane Power Plant gas supply and electricity delivery contracts. In coordination with our partners gathered here today, the United States is proud to support this new power plant. The U.S. government is supporting …
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U.S. Embassy Avenida Kenneth Kaunda, 193 Caixa Postal, 783 Maputo MOZAMBIQUE PRESS RELEASE U.S. Government Lights Up 92 Health Facilities in Sofala Province with a $320,000 Investment in Solar Power May 14, 2021 – In celebration of the International Day of Light, the U.S. Embassy announces the implementation of a $320,000 investment to provide electricity …
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U.S. Embassy Avenida Kenneth Kaunda, 193 Caixa Postal, 783 Maputo MOZAMBIQUE PRESS RELEASE U.S. Embassy and Ministry of Defense commemorate security cooperation at closing ceremony of JCET training exercise May 5, 2021 – U.S. Ambassador Dennis W. Hearne and Mozambican Minister of Defense Jaime Neto commemorated in Maputo the conclusion of a Joint Combined Exchange …
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His Excellency Mr. Augusto Paulo Tacarindua, Director-General of the Planning, Studies and International Cooperation Office of the Mozambique Revenue Authority, Mr. Cesar Guedes, Resident Representative of the UN Office on Drugs and Crime, Ladies and Gentlemen, Good morning. I am honored to join you today to celebrate a victory for Mozambican border security and international …
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March 8, 2021 – The Government of Mozambique received 384,000 COVID-19 vaccines today, the first of a total of 2,064,000 from the global COVAX Initiative. President Biden announced $4 billion to support the international vaccine facility COVAX, which facilitates global access to COVID-19 vaccines. U.S. Ambassador to Mozambique Dennis W. Hearne joined Prime Minister of …
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His Excellency Filipe Jacinto Nyusi, President of the Republic of Mozambique; Distinguished Guests; Ladies and Gentlemen, Every December 1st the world pauses to commemorate World AIDS Day, paying homage to the lives lost to this disease and re-committing our efforts to put an end to this epidemic. The UN’s World AIDS Day theme this year …
Read More» Tuesday, December 1, 2020 The world has been hit hard by a global pandemic like no other in recent history, highlighting the reality that we are all more connected than we think. On this World AIDS Day, I want to congratulate all Mozambicans, and especially the Government, for the hard work that has gone into …
Read More» U.S. Mission Maputo is calling for project abstracts and full proposals for the Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) 2021 Grants Program. Project abstracts submitted via email at MaputoPDProposals@state.gov will be accepted until 17:30 on November 16, 2020. For proposal abstracts that advance to Round 2, the deadline for the full proposals is 17:30 on March …
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Your Excelency, Dr. Armindo Tiago, Minister of Health; Honourable Representatives of the Implementation Partners; Good morning/afternoon — It’s a privilege to join you here today in the spirit of partnership and goodwill. I first want to commend President Nyusi, Health Minister Tiago, and the administration for their leadership and decisive action during this difficult time. …
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U.S. Embassy Avenida Kenneth Kaunda, 193 Caixa Postal, 783 Maputo MOZAMBIQUE U.S. Government Delivers 50 Ventilators to help Mozambique Battle COVID-19 August 10, 2020 – Maputo – The United States Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), has donated 50 high-quality ventilators to Mozambique to assist with its fight against COVID-19. This donation …
Read More» As published in the May 13, 2020 edition of O País. By Dennis W. Hearne, U.S. Ambassador to Mozambique As countries around the world struggle with the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States Government is gratified to see the early and ongoing response by the Government of the Republic of Mozambique. A robust public health approach …
Read More» U.S. Embassy Avenida Kenneth Kaunda, 193 Caixa Postal, 783 Maputo MOZAMBIQUE PRESS RELEASE U.S. Government signs $10 million agreement with Total to improve adolescent health and women’s empowerment in Cabo Delgado February 12, 2020 – Pemba – The U.S. Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), signed today a memorandum of understanding with …
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U.S. Embassy Avenida Kenneth Kaunda, 193 Caixa Postal, 783 Maputo MOZAMBIQUE PRESS RELEASE Peace Corps swears-in 53 new Education Volunteers in Mozambique November 20, 2019 – The U.S. Peace Corps swore in today 53 new Education Volunteers in a ceremony held at the BCI Bank in Maputo. In attendance were U.S. Ambassador to Mozambique Dennis …
Read More» U.S. Mission Maputo is calling for project abstracts and full proposals for the Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) 2020 Small Grants Program. Project abstracts submitted via email at MaputoPDProposals@state.gov will be accepted until 17:30 on November 14, 2019. For proposal abstracts that advance to Round 2, the deadline for the full proposals is 17:30 on …
Read More» U.S. Mission Maputo is calling for project abstracts and full proposals for the Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) 2020 Small Grants Program. Project abstracts submitted via email at MaputoPDProposals@state.gov will be accepted until 17:30 on November 14, 2019. For proposal abstracts that advance to Round 2, the deadline for the finalized project abstract is 17:30 …
Read More» DEPARTMENT OF STATE – U.S. EMBASSY MAPUTO NOTICE OF FUNDING OPPORTUNITY Funding Opportunity Number: SMZ-500-FY19-01 U.S. AMBASSADOR’S SPECIAL SELF-HELP FUND (SSH) COMPLETED PROPOSALS SHOULD BE SENT TO: Email: Maputopoleconssh@state.gov Fax: 21 49 0114 OR HAND-DELIVER TO: 193, Kenneth Kaunda Avenue P.O. BOX 783 Maputo U.S. Embassy FOR ASSISTANCE PLEASE CONTACT THE U.S …
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U.S. Embassy Avenida Kenneth Kaunda, 193 Caixa Postal, 783 Maputo MOZAMBIQUE PRESS RELEASE U.S. Ambassador to Mozambique Dennis Walter Hearne Presents Credentials to Mozambican President Filipe Jacinto Nyusi April 3, 2019 – Maputo – U.S. Ambassador Dennis Walter Hearne presented his credentials to President Filipe Jacinto Nyusi today at the Presidency. During the ceremony, Ambassador …
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U.S. Embassy Avenida Kenneth Kaunda, 193 Caixa Postal, 783 Maputo MOZAMBIQUE PRESS RELEASE PEPFAR Small Grants Awards September 4, 2018 – During an award ceremony on August 30, Ambassador Pittman recognized recipients of PEPFAR community grants for the implementation of community-based projects by Mozambican organizations to contribute to the control of the HIV / AIDS …
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U.S. Embassy Avenida Kenneth Kaunda, 193 Caixa Postal, 783 Maputo MOZAMBIQUE PRESS RELEASE USTDA Awarded Funding for Solar and Storage project in Mozambique August 28, 2018 – The U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) awarded a grant today to Mozambican company WHN Solar, S.A. for a feasibility study to assess the viability of a solar …
Read More» The Embassy of the United States of America welcomes the submission of proposals for funding under the Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Fund (SSH – PDF 310 KB) . The SSH assists Mozambican community organizations and groups to develop lasting, self-sustaining projects that benefit entire communities. AWARD INFORMATION Length of performance period: 06 to 12 months; Number of awards anticipated: Five awards (dependent on amounts); Award amounts: awards …
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U.S. Embassy Avenida Kenneth Kaunda, 193 Caixa Postal, 783 Maputo MOZAMBIQUE PRESS RELEASE The United States Supports Increased Trade with Mozambique through the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) May 14, 2018 – The Ministry of Industry and Commerce launched today Mozambique’s AGOA Utilization Strategy. Designed to increase trade and economic growth throughout Africa, the …
Read More» U.S. Embassy Avenida Kenneth Kaunda, 193 Caixa Postal, 783 Maputo MOZAMBIQUE PRESS RELEASE Op-ed by U.S. Ambassador Dean Pittman for World Press Freedom Day May 3, 2018 In the dark days of September 1962 in my home state of Mississippi, after the U.S. Federal Government was forced to send in the army to enroll the …
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U.S. Embassy Avenida Kenneth Kaunda, 193 Caixa Postal, 783 Maputo MOZAMBIQUE PRESS RELEASE U.S. Government supports rehabilitation of pediatric health services in Maputo City April 30, 2018 – MAPUTO. U.S. Ambassador to Mozambique Dean Pittman participated in a ceremony to officially deliver to city health authorities a set of pediatric rehabilitation projects developed in eight …
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Ambassador Pittman’s participation at the World Malaria Day Celebrations Wednesday, April 25, 2018 Campus da Lhanguene – Universidade Pedagógica (UP), Maputo City 8:30 – 11:00 Honorable Minister of Health, Dra. Nazira Abdula, Honorable Representative of Maputo City, Respected Representatives from Donor Partners and Implementing Partners Organizations, Respected Representatives from Exxon-Mobil Dear Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen: …
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Ceremony and Remarks for Earth Networks PPP Agreement Signing with National Meteorology Institute (INAM) Monday, April 16, 2018; 16:00-18:00 pm Polana Serena Hotel Delagoa Lounge Your Excellency, Ms. Manuela Ribeiro, Vice-Minister of Transportation and Communication Aderito Aramuge, Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia de Moçambique (INAM) Mr. Ari Davidov, Director for international Development at Earth Networks Honorable …
Read More» U.S. Embassy Maputo is accepting applications for the 2018 U.S. Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) Small Grants Competition. AFCP supports the preservation of cultural sites, cultural objects, and forms of traditional cultural expression in more than 100 developing countries around the world, including Mozambique. The Small Grants Competition considers projects from $10,000 up to …
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8 December 2017 – Ambassador Pittman held a meeting , in his office, with a young journalist Aunicio da Silva, our newly returned 2017 Mandela Washington Alumnus for Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI). Aunicio is a journalist and media entrepreneur and founder and editor of the Ikweli newspaper based in the city of Nampula, Mozambique.
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U.S. Embassy Avenida Kenneth Kaunda, 193 Caixa Postal, 783 Maputo MOZAMBIQUE PRESS RELEASE Swearing-In Ceremony for 54 Peace Corps Volunteers in Mozambique November 30, 2017 – The U.S. Peace Corps announces the swearing-in ceremony of a diverse group of 54 Volunteers that will serve for two years in the Education sector throughout Mozambique. The ceremony …
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Boa Tarde Your Excellence President Nyusi, Your Excellence Minister Tonela, Dear colleagues, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is a pleasure to be here today, and an honor to speak about such an important topic. I applaud the leadership of Minister Tonela to host such a conference, and of President Nyusi to signal his commitment to improving …
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The Ambassador Pittman on Thursday, 21 September 2017, approved 30 community-based projects belonging to Mozambican organizations that contribute to the control of the HIV / AIDS epidemic in the priority districts of Mozambique. Funded by PEPFAR (The U.S.President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief ), the program disbursed about US $ 809,000 to support important actions in …
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U.S. Embassy Avenida Kenneth Kaunda, 193 Caixa Postal, 783 Maputo MOZAMBIQUE PRESS RELEASE U.S. and Mozambican governments accelerate response to HIV in Zambezia province September, 13, 2017 – Mozambique and the United States of America today officially launched the “Zambezia HIV Response Acceleration Plan,” which will include an investment of US$ 15 million to strengthen the province’s …
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Ministry of Health Avenida Eduardo Mondlane, 1008 Maputo MOZAMBIQUE U.S. Embassy Avenida Kenneth Kaunda, 193 Caixa Postal, 783 Maputo MOZAMBIQUE PRESS RELEASE US renews partnership with Mozambique against HIV epidemic September 12, 2017 – The governments of the United States of America and Mozambique today renewed their partnership in the fight against AIDS by …
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Maputo August 17, 2017 Good evening. If I haven’t already had the opportunity to meet you tonight, my name is Dean Pittman, and I have the pleasure of being both your host this evening and the U.S. Ambassador to Mozambique. Chris and I are so pleased to welcome you to our home, and especially to …
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Embassy of the United States of America Avenida Kenneth Kaunda, 193 PO Box 783 Maputo MOZAMBIQUE PRESS RELEASE The U.S. Ambassador Dean Pittman welcomes Dr. Jennifer Adams as Mission Director to USAID Mozambique August 14, 2017 – Dr. Jennifer Adams was sworn-in Thursday, August 10, 2017 as the U.S. Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Mission …
Read More» U.S. Embassy Avenida Kenneth Kaunda, 193 Caixa Postal, 783 Maputo MOZAMBIQUE PRESS RELEASE Congratulations to President Nyusi and Renamo Leader Dhlakama August 7, 2017 – The United States Government offers its sincere congratulations to the President of the Republic of Mozambique, Filipe Jacinto Nyusi, and the leader of Renamo, Afonso Dhlakama, on the occasion …
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U.S. Embassy Avenida Kenneth Kaunda, 193 Caixa Postal, 783 Maputo MOZAMBIQUE PRESS RELEASE U.S. Naval War College professors offer seminar at Institute for Superior Defense Studies July 19, 2017 – In coordination with Mozambique’s Institute for Superior Defense Studies (ISEDEF), two professors from the U.S. Naval War College offered a strategy development workshop from July …
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Ambassador Pittman’s Remarks at Mozambique-USA Alumni Association (MUSAA) Conference “Alumni and the Spirit of Leadership” Tuesday, July 18, 2017 Maputo Esteemed MUSAA Board of Directors Members of the General Assembly Council Representatives And Assembled Alumni It is my pleasure to join you for this first formal meeting of MUSAA – a milestone that has been …
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MAPUTO, Mozambique, 22 June 2017 – This morning, the Media Strengthening Program (MSP) graduated 27 new journalists from the ten-month MídiaLab vocational training program for emerging media professionals. At the graduation event at IREX, U.S. Ambassador Dean Pittman spoke to the new journalists and handed over their certificates of completion. “I have been impressed by …
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The United States Ambassador, Dean Pittman visited, from 16th to 18th of May 2017 in Sofala Province, different sites that are receiving support from the U.S. Government through its Agency for International Development (USAID), the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as well as …
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The U.S. Embassy in Mozambique, through the Defense Attaché’s Office, carried out, on May 17, 2017, the delivery of the rehabilitated Clinical Analysis Laboratory at the Matacuane Military-Medical Post in the City of Beira. The rehabilitation work is valued at US $ 130,000 funded by the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). In …
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The United States Government (USG) launched on May 9th, in Nampula, the new Feed the Future Mozambique Resilient Agricultural Markets Activity (RAMA) – Nacala Corridor funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The USG, in partnership with the Government of Mozambique, local partners and the private sector has invested heavily in the …
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The United States Government (USG), the Agricultural Research Institute of Mozambique (IIAM) and the International Institute Potato Center (CIP) announced on May 8th, in Nampula, the expansion of the Viable Sweet Potato for Africa (VISTA) activity. Financially this project investment will pass from $2.25 million to $12.25 million. The United States Government through its Agency …
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The United States Government (USG), the Agricultural Research Institute of Mozambique (IIAM) and the International Institute for Tropical Agriculture (IITA) inaugurated, on May 8th, the new research facilities of IITA in the city of Nampula, partially funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). With USG support IITA has upgraded and equipped its …
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The Ambassador of the United States of America to Mozambique, Mr. Dean Pittman, visited Nampula Province from 8th to 9th of May 2017. The U.S. Ambassador launched $38 million in new agricultural investments from the U.S. Government in support of Mozambican farmers and agribusinesses. These programs are targeted specifically to help smallholder farmers in Nampula …
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U.S. GOVERNMENT RELEASES MALARIA REPORT, SHOWCASING PROGRESS, OUTLINING CHALLENGES FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 25, 2017 (Maputo, Mozambique, April 25) – The United States’ President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI), led by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and implemented together with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), today released its eleventh annual report documenting progress across its …
Read More» Speech from CCS Meeting Your Excellency Dra. Nazira Abdula, Minister of Health, Your Excellency Dr. Mouzinho Saide, Vice – Minister of Health, Honorable representatives of the Embassies and United Nations organizations supporting the health sector here today, Senhoras e Senhores, Good morning everyone, and thank you for joining us for this important event. A …
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On April 6, Ambassador Pittman joined with representatives of the Government of Mozambique at the Port of Maputo Health Center to launch the PEPFAR-funded project, Integrated HIV Prevention and Health Services for Key and Priority Populations, known as PASSOS. PASSOS is a five-year project that aims to provide integrated, comprehensive, and friendly HIV/AIDS prevention, care, …
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World TB Day, March 24 More than a century ago, in 1882, German doctor Robert Koch announced the discovery of the TB bacillus, the bacteria that causes tuberculosis (TB). At the time, TB killed one in seven people worldwide. Koch became known as the Father of Bacteriology, and his discovery made possible the development of …
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To observe World Tuberculosis Day, Ambassador Dean Pittman and English Club facilitators from the Martin Luther King Jr. American Cultural Center visited the APOPO offices, met some of the four-legged partners in detecting TB, and saw a demonstration of how the rats do their work. APOPO has trained giant pouched rats, which are indigenous to …
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The U.S. Embassy hosted a signing ceremony for the PEPFAR Small Grants program on February 8, 2017, at American Cultural Center. The ceremony was the starting point for these 17 community based organizations to implement projects that will support the work of PEPFAR to end the AIDS epidemic in Mozambique. PEPFAR, formally known as the …
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Remarks at Opening of YALI Regional Leadership Center in Maputo Maputo, Eduardo Mondlane University Monday, October 31, 2016 Dr. Quilambo Dr. Macome Professor Moche Dr. Mokate Ms. Machanguana YALI Regional Leadership Center participants, good morning. On behalf of the U.S. government I would like to welcome you to the opening of the Maputo satellite …
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In July 2014, U.S. President Barack Obama announced the creation of four Regional Leadership Centers (RLCs), located in South Africa, Ghana, Kenya and Senegal. The Maputo Center, which opened in October, is a branch of the South Africa Center, focusing on Lusophone participants. These centers are part of the broader program under YALI to empower …
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The U.S. Ambssador in Mozambique, Dean Pittman had on October 25, 2016 a courtesy meeting with the Board of Directors of the Confederação das Associações Económicas de Moçambique (CTA) and visited their office. The United States Ambassador to Mozambique Dean Pittman’s visit to CTA facilities was a courtesy visit within the framework of the …
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During his first visit to Manica province in August, Ambassador Dean Pittman visited one of the Marketplace for Nutritious Foods grantees, VEGMAN. The purpose of the visit was to reiterate USG support for small and medium enterprise growth, production of nutritious foods, and bio-fortification. The Marketplace project supported VEGMAN with technical assistance and a grant to …
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The U.S Ambassador in Mozambique, Dean Pittman, on August 18, 2016, visited the PEPFAR/USAID-supported “Primeiro de Maio” Health Center in Chimoio, Manica Province. The facility links directly with community efforts to better streamline HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, and care services. During the visit, Pittman reaffirmed the U.S Government commitment to save lives by supporting the National HIV/AIDS Program. …
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Ambassador Dean Pittman visited the American Corner at the Catholic University during his trip to Manica province in August, 2016. The American Corner serves students and community members in Chimoio who seek information on the U.S. and English Language materials. The American Corner is also used for U.S. Embassy-sponsored programs. During the visit Ambassador Pittman …
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Ambassador Dean Pittman participated on August 17, 2016, in the inauguration of one of 23 hubs being built by Export Trading Group (ETG) for storage and supply of seeds in the provinces of Tete, Nampula, Manica, and Zambézia under USAID’s Partnering for Innovation (P4I) program. Ambassador Pittman saw one of USAID public-private partnerships first hand …
Read More» The Ambassador made his first visit to Gorongosa National Park this week. He was there with Minister Correia in honor of World Forestry Day and to participate in the official opening of the park for the tourist season. The park is managed by an American NGO, which works with the Mozambican government to encourage economic …
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