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 …
Read More»
By tajua | 6 September, 2023 | Topics: Africa, Ambassador, Embassy, Events, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Mozambique
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 …
Read More»
By tajua | 6 September, 2023 | Topics: Africa, Ambassador, Embassy, Events, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Mozambique
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 …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 4 September, 2023 | Topics: Africa, Ambassador, Embassy, Events, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Mozambique
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 …
Read More»
By tajua | 30 August, 2023 | Topics: Africa, Ambassador, Education, Embassy, Events, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Mozambique, U.S. Agencies
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, …
Read More»
By tajua | 22 August, 2023 | Topics: Africa, Ambassador, Education, Embassy, Events, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Mozambique, U.S. Agencies
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 …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 17 August, 2023 | Topics: Africa, Ambassador, Education, Embassy, Events, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Mozambique, U.S. Agencies
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»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 7 July, 2023 | Topics: Africa, Ambassador, Embassy, Events, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Mozambique
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»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 6 July, 2023 | Topics: Africa, Ambassador, Education, Embassy, Events, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Mozambique, U.S. Agencies
PRESS RELEASE ————————————————————————– The U.S. Government Extends Support to ANE with a New Road Reconstruction Project in Cabo Delgado May 10, 2023 – The U.S. Government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), announced a new grant to support the Government of Mozambique (GRM) in bridge construction and road repairs in the northern province …
Read More»
By tajua | 10 May, 2023 | Topics: Embassy, Events, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Mozambique, U.S. Agencies
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»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 8 May, 2023 | Topics: Ambassador, Education, Embassy, Events, News, Speeches
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»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 27 April, 2023 | Topics: Ambassador, Business, Economic Issues, Embassy, Events, News, Speeches, U.S. & Mozambique
PRESS RELEASE ————————————————————————– The U.S. Government Partners with Mozambican Development Bank, GAPI, to Support Local Small Businesses Wednesday, April 17, 2023 – The The U.S. Government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), announced a new fund to help small businesses in Central and Northern Mozambique to overcome the shocks of recent cyclones …
Read More»
By tajua | 17 April, 2023 | Topics: Embassy, Events, Health Issues, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Mozambique, U.S. Agencies
PRESS RELEASE ————————————————————————– The U.S. Government Transitions Programming to Support Orphans and Vulnerable Children to Mozambican Organizations Wednesday, April 5, 2023 – The U.S. government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), announces two new projects to support children affected by HIV/AIDS, as well as promote prevention for adolescent girls. These new five-year …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 5 April, 2023 | Topics: Embassy, Events, Health Issues, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Mozambique, U.S. Agencies
PRESS RELEASE ————————————————————————– U.S Government Provides Life-Saving Oxygen Equipment to Mozambican Hospitals and Health Centers January 11, 2023 – The U.S. Government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), announces the delivery of 100 oxygen cylinders for each provincial hospital in Mozambique and 285 oxygen concentrators for provincial and district hospitals. The donated …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 12 January, 2023 | Topics: Embassy, Events, Health Issues, News, Press Releases, U.S. Agencies
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»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 7 December, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Embassy, Events, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Mozambique
Your Excellency Dr. Tiago, Minister of Health Your Excellency Vicente Joaquim, Secretary of State Your Excellency Dr. Francisco Mbofana, Executive Secretary of the National AIDS Council (Conselho Nacional do Combate ao SIDA – CNCS) Ladies and Gentlemen, Good morning! On behalf of the United States Embassy in Mozambique, it is my distinct honor to be …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 1 December, 2022 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Embassy, Events, Health Issues, News, Speeches, U.S. & Mozambique
PRESS RELEASE ————————————————————————– U.S. Government Reiterates Commitment to Support Mozambique in the HIV/AIDS Response November 30, 2022 – On December 1, 2022, Chargé d’Affaires of the United States Embassy in Mozambique Jeremey Neitzke will participate in the central ceremony to celebrate World AIDS Day to commend the impressive progress that Mozambique and the United States …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 30 November, 2022 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Embassy, Events, News, PEPFAR, Press Releases, U.S. & Mozambique
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»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 14 November, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, American Spaces, Education, Embassy, Events, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Mozambique
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»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 22 September, 2022 | Topics: Alumni, Ambassador, Embassy, Events, News, Speeches
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 …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 15 September, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Business, Events, News, Speeches
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»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 30 June, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Embassy, Events, News, Press Releases, Speeches
PRESS RELEASE ————————————————————————– U.S. Government Supports Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Services in Mozambique March 22, 2022 – The U.S. Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), launched a new five-year program to support water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services in Mozambique. In partnership with the Government of Mozambique, the private sector, and civil …
Read More»
By tajua | 22 March, 2022 | Topics: Embassy, Events, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Mozambique, U.S. Agencies
PRESS RELEASE ————————————————————————– U.S. Government Invests in Infrastructure in Cabo Delgado with Bridge and Road Reconstruction Project March 15, 2022 – The U.S. Government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), announced new support for bridge construction and road repair in Cabo Delgado. The repairs and construction will allow safer travel between the …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 16 March, 2022 | Topics: Embassy, Events, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Mozambique, U.S. Agencies
PRESS RELEASE ————————————————————————– U.S. Government Launches Investigative Journalism Training Program February 17, 2022 – The U.S. Government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), announces a new program that will develop and deliver investigative journalism training at least 50 journalists throughout Mozambique, support media outlets and journalist teams to produce investigative pieces on …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 17 February, 2022 | Topics: Embassy, Events, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Mozambique, U.S. Agencies
PRESS RELEASE ————————————————————————————– U.S. Government Boosts Youth Employability Skills and Builds Ties Between Universities and Private Sector December 13, 2021 – The U.S. Government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), launched a higher education career development program in Maputo and Manica Provinces. University students around the world face challenges in securing employment …
Read More»
By tajua | 13 December, 2021 | Topics: Embassy, Events, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Mozambique
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 …
Read More»
By Arune | 1 December, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Embassy, Events, News, Speeches
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»
By Arune | 1 December, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Embassy, Events, News, Speeches
PRESS RELEASE ———————————————————————————————————————————— U.S. Government Funds New Health Center to Advance Response to HIV/AIDS in Maputo Province November 12, 2021 – The United States Deputy Chief of Mission, Abigail Dressel, joined today the Maputo Province Governor, Júlio José Parruque, and other dignitaries to inaugurate the Matola Santos Health Center. The infrastructure will provide essential HV/AIDS …
Read More»
By tajua | 12 November, 2021 | Topics: Embassy, Events, News, U.S. & Mozambique
PRESS RELEASE ———————————————————————————————————————————— U.S. Government Boosts Support to Communities Around Gorongosa National Park for Cyclone Recovery and Resiliency Initiatives November 9, 2021 – The U.S. Government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), boosted support to its USAID Resilient Gorongosa program that will help communities in and around Gorongosa National Park recover from and build resilience …
Read More»
By tajua | 9 November, 2021 | Topics: Embassy, Events, News, U.S. & Mozambique
PRESS RELEASE ————————————————————————– U.S. Government Partners with Absa Bank Mozambique to Increase Financing Opportunities for Farmers and Agricultural Businesses October 27, 2021 – On October 20, the U.S. Government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), signed a 10-year agreement with Absa Bank Mozambique to increase financing for small- and medium-sized agribusinesses. The …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 27 October, 2021 | Topics: Embassy, Events, News, U.S. & Mozambique
PRESS RELEASE ————————————————————————– U.S. Government Supports Socioeconomic Development and Youth Leadership Initiatives in Cabo Delgado October 19, 2021 – The U.S. Government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), launched three programs to support socioeconomic development and youth leadership in Cabo Delgado province. Cabo Delgado has been hit by dual crises of violent …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 19 October, 2021 | Topics: Embassy, Events, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Mozambique
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 …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 18 October, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Embassy, Events, Military Cooperation, News, Speeches
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 …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 5 October, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Embassy, Events, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Mozambique
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 …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 1 October, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Embassy, Events, News, Speeches
U.S. Embassy Avenida Marginal, 5467 Caixa Postal, 783 Maputo, Mozambique PRESS RELEASE U.S. Government Donates 336,000 Single-dose Johnson & Johnson Vaccines to Mozambique September 24, 2021– Today, at the Mavalane International Airport in Maputo, the United States government donated 336,000 doses of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine to the Mozambican Ministry of Health. …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 24 September, 2021 | Topics: Embassy, Events, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Mozambique, U.S. Agencies
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 …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 13 September, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Embassy, Events, Military Cooperation, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Mozambique
U.S. Embassy Avenida Marginal, 5467 Maputo, Mozambique PRESS RELEASE U.S. Embassy in Mozambique Moves to New Building August 31, 2021 – On August 31, 2021, the U.S. Embassy in Mozambique began operations in its new location at Avenida Marginal, 5467 in Maputo. Routine Consular operations remain suspended and will resume at the new …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 31 August, 2021 | Topics: Embassy, Events, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Mozambique
U.S. Embassy Avenida Kenneth Kaunda, 193 Caixa Postal, 783 Maputo MOZAMBIQUE PRESS RELEASE U.S. Government Commemorates World Ranger Day and Recognizes the Bravery and Dedication of Mozambican Scouts and Rangers July 29, 2021 – On World Ranger Day on July 31, the U.S. Embassy congratulates the Government of Mozambique and its scouts on achieving over three years without a single elephant being poached for its ivory …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 31 July, 2021 | Topics: Embassy, Events, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Mozambique, U.S. Agencies
U.S. Embassy Avenida Kenneth Kaunda, 193 Caixa Postal, 783 Maputo MOZAMBIQUE PRESS RELEASE U.S. Government Inaugurates Medical Supply Warehouse in Zambezia July 27, 2021 – The U.S. Government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), inaugurated the Mocuba City Intermediate Warehouse in Zambezia Province on July 23. This $2.5 million investment, in partnership …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 27 July, 2021 | Topics: Embassy, Events, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Mozambique, U.S. Agencies
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 …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 26 July, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Embassy, Events, News, Speeches, U.S. & Mozambique
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 …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 26 July, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Embassy, Events, News, Press Releases
U.S. Embassy Avenida Kenneth Kaunda, 193 Caixa Postal, 783 Maputo MOZAMBIQUE PRESS RELEASE U.S. Government Donates Tuk Tuk Ambulance to Mussoma Village in Niassa Province July 15, 2021 – During a visit to Niassa, the U.S. Department of Defense donated a Tuk Tuk ambulance and medical equipment and supplies to the village of Mussoma, located …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 15 July, 2021 | Topics: Embassy, Events, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Mozambique
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 …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 21 June, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Embassy, Events, News, Press Releases
May 24 – 25th, 2021 MISSION OVERVIEW: The Official Post Reconstruction Virtual Trade Mission to Mozambique and Zimbabwe is meant to highlight the reconstruction needs of these countries to U.S. suppliers and service providers. Areas of reconstruction include rebuilding after devastating cyclones, civil and political unrest and devastating effects of COVID-19. These events have a …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 30 April, 2021 | Topics: Events
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 21 April, 2021 | Topics: Events, News
Weather Alert: Tropical Cyclone Eloise (21 January 2021) Location: Central Coast of Mozambique Event: Tropical Cyclone Eloise is currently expected to make landfall near Beira late on Friday, January 22. Expect torrential rains and strong winds with possible flooding, landslides, power outages, impassable roads, and difficult travel conditions. The storm could track to the north or …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 21 January, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Embassy, Events, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages
Health Alert – Department of State – Bureau of Consular Affairs (January 15, 2021) Location: Worldwide – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director has signed an order requiring all airline passengers traveling to the United States, including U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs), to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 viral test or recovery from COVID-19. Event: Effective January 26, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older must provide either a …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 20 January, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Embassy, Events, Messages for U.S. Citizens
U.S. Embassy Avenida Kenneth Kaunda, 193 Caixa Postal, 783 Maputo MOZAMBIQUE PRESS RELEASE Anthony Tata, Performing the Duties of U.S. Undersecretary of Defense for Policy, Visits Maputo January 12, 2021 – Mr. Anthony Tata, performing the duties of Undersecretary of Defense for Policy, visited Maputo January 8. He met with Minister of Defense Jaime Neto and Minister of Interior Amade Miquidade …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 12 January, 2021 | Topics: Embassy, Events, News, Press Releases
Aida Carlos Lemos is 23 years old and lives in the city of Quelimane. She is a second year student of preventive medicine and has been a DREAMS Ambassador since 2018. In her experience working with the community, several especially positive episodes stand out in her memory, especially of girls transformed thanks to the DREAMS …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 23 December, 2020 | Topics: Education, Embassy, Events, History, News, Success Stories
U.S. Embassy Avenida Kenneth Kaunda, 193 Caixa Postal, 783 Maputo MOZAMBIQUE PRESS RELEASE Agriculture and Rural Transport Selected as Investment Areas for Next MCC Compact December 22 –The Government of Mozambique formally endorsed the selection of agriculture and rural transport as the key sectors for the next “compact” of development projects financed by the U.S. Government’s …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 22 December, 2020 | Topics: Agriculture, Economic Issues, Embassy, Events, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Mozambique
December 9, 2020 Your Excellency Dr. Isaura Ferrão Nyusi, First Lady of the Republic of Mozambique, Your Excellency Dr. Armindo Tiago, Minister of Health of Mozambique, Dear guests, Ladies and gentlemen, On behalf of the Government of the United States of America and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CDC, I would like to greet all …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 10 December, 2020 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy, Events, Health Issues, News, Speeches, U.S. & Mozambique
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»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 1 December, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Embassy, Events, News, Speeches
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»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 1 December, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Embassy, Events, News, PEPFAR
Informal Translation of Second State of Emergency Decree An informal translation of the August 7 State of Emergency Decree is listed below. Individuals should consult the original decree in Portuguese as the authoritative guidance on COVID-19 prevention measures and regulations. Tuesday, August 11, 2020 Series I – Number 153 NATIONAL GAZETTE Official publication of the …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 25 August, 2020 | Topics: Embassy, Events, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services
U.S. Embassy Avenida Kenneth Kaunda, 193 Caixa Postal, 783 Maputo MOZAMBIQUE PRESS RELEASE Embassy Statement on Attack Against Canal de Moçambique August 24, 2020 – The Embassy of the United States of America strongly condemns an apparent August 23 arson attack on the Maputo headquarters of Canal de Moçambique, an important independent newspaper in Mozambique. The apparently …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 24 August, 2020 | Topics: Embassy, Events, News, Press Releases
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»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 10 August, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Embassy, Events, Health Issues, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Mozambique
U.S. Embassy Avenida Kenneth Kaunda, 193 Caixa Postal, 783 Maputo MOZAMBIQUE PRESS RELEASE U.S. Embassy Statement on Anniversary of the Peace and Reconciliation Accord August 6, 2020 – The United States Embassy in Maputo congratulates the Government of the Republic of Mozambique and Renamo on the anniversary of the signing of the 2019 peace and …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 6 August, 2020 | Topics: Embassy, Events, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Mozambique
U.S. Embassy Avenida Kenneth Kaunda, 193 Caixa Postal, 783 Maputo MOZAMBIQUE PRESS RELEASE U.S. Government supports early grade learning in local languages with Minister of Education and Human Development February 21, 2020 – Matutuine – The U.S. Government proudly participated in an official ceremony celebrating International Mother Languages Day in Matutine District of Maputo Province. …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 21 February, 2020 | Topics: Child and Family Matters, Education, Embassy, Events, News, Press Releases, U.S. Agencies
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 …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 12 February, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Embassy, Events, Gender Issues, Health Issues, Key Officials, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Mozambique, U.S. Agencies
U.S. Embassy Avenida Kenneth Kaunda, 193 Caixa Postal, 783 Maputo MOZAMBIQUE PRESS RELEASE The U.S. Government Recognizes World Pangolin Day with ANAC and the Natural History Museum February 11, 2020 – Maputo. The U.S. Government, represented by United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission Director Jennifer Adams, proudly participated in an official event …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 12 February, 2020 | Topics: Embassy, Events, Key Officials, News, Press Releases, Sections & Offices, U.S. Agencies
U.S. Embassy Avenida Kenneth Kaunda, 193 Caixa Postal, 783 Maputo MOZAMBIQUE …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 15 August, 2019 | Topics: Events, News
U.S. Embassy Avenida Kenneth Kaunda, 193 Caixa Postal, 783 Maputo MOZAMBIQUE PRESS RELEASE U.S. Embassy Statement on the Signing of the Peace and Reconciliation Accord August 6, 2019 – The signing of the peace and reconciliation accord between the Government of the Republic of Mozambique and Renamo just days following the signing of the permanent cease-fire, heralds for …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 6 August, 2019 | Topics: Embassy, Events, News, Press Releases
U.S. Embassy Avenida Kenneth Kaunda, 193 Caixa Postal, 783 Maputo MOZAMBIQUE PRESS RELEASE U.S. Embassy Statement on the Signing of the Definitive Ceasefire Agreement in Mozambique August 1, 2019 – The Embassy of the United States of America commends the President of the Republic of Mozambique, Filipe Jacinto Nyusi, and Renamo President Ossufo Momade for …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 1 August, 2019 | Topics: Embassy, Events, News, Press Releases
Tender Announcement Digital Telephone Trunk Services The U.S. Embassy in Maputo hereby invites all interested parties to submit proposals for provision of Digital Telephone Trunk Services for the U.S. Mission in Maputo. The Scope of Work may be obtained by interested parties by July 12 through the link: MAPUTOGSOPROCUREMENT@state.gov Bids shall be submitted to the below …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 8 July, 2019 | Topics: Events, News
MOZAMBIQUE 2018 INTERNATIONAL RELIGIOUS FREEDOM REPORT Executive Summary The constitution provides for the right to practice or not to practice religion freely and prohibits discrimination based on religion. These and other rights may temporarily be suspended or restricted only in the event of a declaration of a state of war, siege, or emergency. The constitution …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 3 July, 2019 | Topics: Events, News, Official Reports, Reports
U.S. Embassy Avenida Kenneth Kaunda, 193 Caixa Postal, 783 Maputo MOÇAMBIQUE PRESS RELEASE United States Government Partnership with PATH and the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation scales new approaches to improve child health in Mozambique and beyond Wednesday, June 26, 2019; Maputo, Mozambique: Representatives from the Mozambican Government, the United States Government through USAID, the World …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 27 June, 2019 | Topics: Embassy, Events, News, Press Releases
U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Karen Dunn Kelley shakes hands with His Excellency Filipe Jacinto Nyusi, President of the Republic of Mozambique, at the Presidency yesterday in Maputo. Deputy Secretary Kelley led a delegation that included USAID Administrator Mark Green, U.S. Department of State Assistant Secretary for Africa Tibor Nagy, and several other senior U.S. …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 20 June, 2019 | Topics: Embassy, Events, News
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 …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 4 April, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Embassy, Events, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, U.S. & Mozambique
U.S. Embassy Avenida Kenneth Kaunda, 193 Caixa Postal, 783 Maputo MOZAMBIQUE PRESS RELEASE U.S. Government Delivers Substantial Relief Supplies and Personnel to Support the Response to Cyclone Idai April 1, 2019 – Beira – In coordination with the Government of the Republic of Mozambique and international partners, the United States Government has to date delivered …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 2 April, 2019 | Topics: Embassy, Emergency Services, Events, Military Cooperation, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Mozambique
Department Press Briefing – March 26, 2019 by the Department of State Deputy Spokesperson, Robert Palladino, in which he made public the United States Government Statement on the support to mitigate the effects of Cyclone IDAI in the center of Mozambique.
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 28 March, 2019 | Topics: Embassy, Events, News, U.S. & Mozambique
Embaixada dos E.U.A. Avenida Kenneth Kaunda, 193 Caixa Postal, 783 Maputo MOZAMBIQUE PRESS RELEASE Maternal and Child Mortality in Decline Since 1990 – United States – Mozambique Partnership is Saving Lives – March 1, 2019 – MAPUTO – The Governments of Mozambique and the United States yesterday marked the anniversary of a decade of partnership …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 5 March, 2019 | Topics: Embassy, Events, Health Issues, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Mozambique, U.S. Agencies
The United States and the Netherlands will co-host the ninth Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES), June 4-5, 2019, in The Hague, Netherlands. GES is the preeminent annual gathering that convenes entrepreneurs, investors, and their supporters globally. During the two-day program, established entrepreneurs can seek funding from investors and scale their business globally. Secretary Pompeo will lead the U.S. …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 20 February, 2019 | Topics: Business, Commercial Opportunities, Doing Business in the U.S., Events, Fact Sheets, News, Scholarships and Exchanges, U.S. & Mozambique
Rear Admiral Muatuca, Commander of the Navy Rear Admiral Lacore, Vice Commander US Sixth Fleet, Honorable senior members of the Mozambican Ministry of Defense, Distinguished participants in the Senior Leaders Seminar, Ladies and gentlemen, Good morning. Please accept my congratulations as we gather here today for the official conclusion of Exercise Cutlass Express 2019. In …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 8 February, 2019 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Embassy, Events, Military Cooperation, News, Speeches, U.S. & Mozambique
U.S. Embassy Avenida Kenneth Kaunda, 193 Caixa Postal, 783 Maputo MOZAMBIQUE PRESS RELEASE Launch of Exhibition in Tunduro Gardens Marking the 15th Anniversary of PEPFAR in Mozambique January 28, 2019 – MAPUTO – U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Bryan Hunt and Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary Dr. Zacarias Zindoga launched today an exhibition on the U.S. …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 28 January, 2019 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Embassy, Events, Health Issues, News, PEPFAR, Press Releases
U.S. Embassy Avenida Kenneth Kaunda, 193 Caixa Postal, 783 Maputo MOZAMBIQUE PRESS RELEASE Boane Military Health Center Ribbon Cutting Ceremony December 20, 2018 – Boane — On December 18, the U.S. Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission Bryan D. Hunt joined the Vice Minister of National Defense, Patrício José in opening the newly constructed Boane Military …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 19 December, 2018 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy, Events, Health Issues, Key Officials, Military Cooperation, News, Press Releases
U.S. Embassy Avenida Kenneth Kaunda, 193 Caixa Postal, 783 Maputo MOZAMBIQUE PRESS RELEASE Embassy Statement on the November 22 Partial Re-Run Election in Marromeu Municipality December 4, 2018 – The Embassy of the United States of America takes very seriously issues raised by numerous independent election observers regarding the conduct of the November 22 partial re-run …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 6 December, 2018 | Topics: Embassy, Events, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases
U.S. Embassy Avenida Kenneth Kaunda, 193 Caixa Postal, 783 Maputo MOZAMBIQUE PRESS RELEASE U.S. Ambassador Visits Niassa Province, Reaffirms Continued Commitment to Niassa National Reserve October 23, 2018 – From October 18 to 20, U.S. Ambassador to Mozambique Dean Pittman visited Niassa Province. Following a meeting in Lichinga with the Governor, Francisca Domingos Tomás, the …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 24 October, 2018 | Topics: Embassy, Environment, Events, News, Press Releases, Success Stories, U.S. Agencies
U.S. Embassy Avenida Kenneth Kaunda, 193 Caixa Postal, 783 Maputo MOZAMBIQUE PRESS RELEASE Official Launch of the Attorney General’s Office’s Legal Handbook: Manual for Investigation and Criminal Procedure on Wildlife Crimes October 17, 2018 – The Attorney General and the United States Ambassador today launched the new Manual for Investigation and Criminal Procedure on Wildlife Crimes …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 17 October, 2018 | Topics: Embassy, Events, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Mozambique, U.S. Agencies
U.S. Embassy Avenida Kenneth Kaunda, 193 Caixa Postal, 783 Maputo MOZAMBIQUE PRESS RELEASE Maternal Child Health Strengthened in More than 1,400 Health Facilities in Mozambique October 11, 2018 – Today, at a ceremony taking place at the Ministry of Health’s Equipment Warehouse, Minister of Health Dr. Nazira Abdula accepted a donation of medical supplies and …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 11 October, 2018 | Topics: Embassy, Events, Health Issues, News, Press Releases, U.S. Agencies
U.S. Embassy Avenida Kenneth Kaunda, 193 Caixa Postal, 783 Maputo MOZAMBIQUE PRESS RELEASE Congratulations on Announcement of Consensus on Military Issues July 12, 2018 – The United States Government congratulates the President of the Republic of Mozambique, Filipe Jacinto Nyusi, and the Coordinator of the Renamo Political Commission, Ossufo Momade, on the announcement of a …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 12 July, 2018 | Topics: Africa, Embassy, Events, News, Press Releases
Please access here the 2022 TIP Report (Mozambique page 399-401). Portuguese translation is provided as a courtesy and only the English version must be considered official.
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 29 June, 2018 | Topics: Embassy, Events, Fact Sheets, News, Official Reports
Press Statement Mike Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC June 25, 2018 On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I offer congratulations on the 43rd anniversary of Mozambique’s independence. As Mozambique endeavors to realize a long-desired peace agreement and promote economic growth and good governance, the United States stands ready …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 25 June, 2018 | Topics: Africa, Events, Government Offices, Key Officials, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Mozambique, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Michael R. Pompeo
U.S. Embassy Avenida Kenneth Kaunda, 193 Caixa Postal, 783 Maputo MOZAMBIQUE PRESS RELEASE In the Fight against Malnutrition: Government of the United States celebrates its Collaboration and Achievements with Government of Mozambique June 20, 2018 – The Government of the United States through its Agency for International Development (USAID) is celebrating its collaboration and achievements …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 20 June, 2018 | Topics: Events, Health Issues, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Mozambique, U.S. Agencies
U.S. Embassy Avenida Kenneth Kaunda, 193 Caixa Postal, 783 Maputo MOZAMBIQUE PRESS RELEASE Embassy Statement on the Occasion of Eid Al-Fitr June 16, 2018 – As we mark the end of Ramadan, the U.S. Embassy extends its best wishes to the Muslim people of Mozambique as they celebrate the special occasion of Eid al-Fitr. We …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 16 June, 2018 | Topics: Embassy, Events, News, Press Releases
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 …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 30 May, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, News
U.S. Embassy Avenida Kenneth Kaunda, 193 Caixa Postal, 783 Maputo MOZAMBIQUE PRESS RELEASE Congratulations on Parliamentary Approval of Constitutional Amendments on Decentralization May 25, 2018 – The United States Government congratulates the Assembly of the Republic of Mozambique, members of the parliamentary party caucuses, and the parties themselves, for approving the constitutional amendments on decentralization. …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 25 May, 2018 | Topics: Embassy, Events, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases
Press Statement Mike Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC May 15, 2018 On behalf of the United States Department of State, I offer best wishes to Muslims around the world for a peaceful and blessed Ramadan. For those observing this month, it is a time of reverence, generosity, and spiritual introspection. Ramadan is also a …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 17 May, 2018 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Michael R. Pompeo
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»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 14 May, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Business, Commercial Opportunities, Doing Business in the U.S., Economic Issues, Embassy, Events, News, Press Releases
Security Alert – U. S. Embassy Maputo, Mozambique (May 04, 2018) Location: Mozambique Event: As has been widely reported, Renamo Leader Afonso Dhlakama passed away yesterday morning. The U.S. Embassy in Maputo advises U.S. citizens to take this opportunity to review their personal security procedures. Actions to Take: Review your personal security plans Keep a low …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 7 May, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Events, News, Security & Emergency Messages
U.S. Embassy Avenida Kenneth Kaunda, 193 Caixa Postal, 783 Maputo MOZAMBIQUE PRESS RELEASE U.S. Embassy Statement on the Passing of Renamo Leader Afonso Dhlakama May 4, 2018– The United States joins with all Mozambicans in mourning the passing of Afonso Dhlakama. We offer our deepest condolences to the family, loved ones, and political followers …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 4 May, 2018 | Topics: Embassy, Events, News, Press Releases
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 …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 3 May, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, Fundamental Freedoms, Human Rights, News, Press Releases, Speeches
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 …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 2 May, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Child and Family Matters, Events, Health Issues, News, PEPFAR | Tags: ACT, CCS, CDC, DPS, PEPFAR, TARV
How a deaf man founded the station TV Surdo to include sign language in all programming In Mozambique, traditional TV channels don’t present information in an accessible format for the deaf. For deaf citizens like Sousa Camanguira, not only does this make them feel excluded and marginalized, but it also jeopardizes their ability to access …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 2 May, 2018 | Topics: Education, Events, News, Success Stories, U.S. Agencies | Tags: IREX, TV Surdo, USAID
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: …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 25 April, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, Health Issues, News, Speeches
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»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 18 April, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, News, Science & Tech, Speeches, U.S. & Mozambique
Did you know that tuberculosis is a lung disease that infected over 10 million people in the world last year? We hear every day about malaria. We hear every day about HIV. Rightfully so. But did you know that tuberculosis, or ‘TB’, was the ninth leading cause of death in the world killing nearly 1.7 …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 23 March, 2018 | Topics: Events, Health Issues, News, Speeches, U.S. Agencies
U.S. Embassy Avenida Kenneth Kaunda, 193 Caixa Postal, 783 Maputo MOZAMBIQUE PRESS RELEASE Embassy Statement on Second Round of the Mayoral By-Election in Nampula March 19, 2018 –We congratulate the people of the city of Nampula and the National Elections Commission for their participation in the second round of voting in the mayoral by-election on …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 19 March, 2018 | Topics: Africa, Embassy, Events, Fundamental Freedoms, Human Rights, News, Press Releases
U.S. Embassy Avenida Kenneth Kaunda, 193 Caixa Postal, 783 Maputo MOZAMBIQUE PRESS RELEASE Embassy Statement on Weather-Related Deaths February 20, 2018 – The U.S. Embassy in Mozambique extends its deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their lives during the catastrophic weather events over the past few days in Maputo and throughout the …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 20 February, 2018 | Topics: Embassy, Environment, Events, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs
The Global Fund and the Mozambican Government have signed a new financing agreement to combat HIV / AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria by the year 2020. During the launch ceremony, held on February 8, 2018, in Maputo, Dean Pittman, the United States Ambassador to in Mozambique stressed: “These funds are an important complement to the bilateral …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 15 February, 2018 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Mozambique | Tags: CCS, FDC, PEPFAR, PMI
U.S. Embassy Avenida Kenneth Kaunda, 193 Caixa Postal, 783 Maputo MOZAMBIQUE PRESS RELEASE Embassy Statement on Mayoral By-Election in Nampula February 2, 2018 –We congratulate the people of Nampula city for their participation in the January 24, 2018, mayoral by-election. Based on the observations of our accredited election observation team members, this election appeared to …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 6 February, 2018 | Topics: Embassy, Events, News, Press Releases
President Trump delivered a strong message to his country and the world in his State of the Union address on January 30, saying that as Americans regain strength and confidence at home, “we are also restoring our strength and standing abroad.” From fair trade to fighting ISIS to preventing North Korea and Iran from becoming …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 5 February, 2018 | Topics: Events, Key Officials, News, Policy, Political Affairs, President of the United States, Speeches | Tags: Donald J. Trump
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 …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 18 December, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Ambassador's Fund, Art & Culture, Culture, Education, Embassy, Events, Exclude, News | Tags: AFCP;
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 30, 2017 WORLD AIDS DAY, 2017 – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION The first documented cases of the human immunodeficiency virus infection (HIV) and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) 36 years …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 1 December, 2017 | Topics: Events, Health Issues, News, President of the United States, Speeches | Tags: Donald J. Trump, PROCLAMATION
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 …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 30 November, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Education, Events, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Speeches, U.S. & Mozambique | Tags: Peace Corps, Volunteers
Secretary Tillerson Meets With African Foreign Ministers Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC November 22, 2017 Secretary of State Rex Tillerson met with delegations from 37 countries and the African Union Commission, in addition to representatives from the U.S. and African private sectors and civil society on November 17 to address our …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 29 November, 2017 | Topics: Events, Former U.S. Government Leaders, Government Offices, News, Speeches | Tags: Rex Tillerson
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 …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 13 November, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Business, Events, News, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. & Mozambique
U.S. Embassy Avenida Kenneth Kaunda, 193 Caixa Postal, 783 Maputo MOZAMBIQUE PRESS RELEASE U.S. Government helps improve HIV services for children in Cabo Delgado October 18, 2017 – PEMBA. The Deputy Chief of Mission of the United States Embassy in Mozambique, Bryan Hunt, participated in a ceremony on Tuesday to officially deliver to the Pemba Provincial …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 18 October, 2017 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy, Events, Health Issues, News, Press Releases, U.S. Agencies
U.S. Embassy Avenida Kenneth Kaunda, 193 Caixa Postal, 783 Maputo MOZAMBIQUE PRESS RELEASE Death of Mahamudo Amurane, Mayor of Nampula City October 5, 2017 – In light of the events of October 4, 2017, that led to the tragic death of The Honorable Mahamudo Amurane, Mayor of the City of Nampula, the Embassy of the …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 5 October, 2017 | Topics: Embassy, Events, Human Rights, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs
Presidential Proclamation Honoring the Victims of the Tragedy in Las Vegas, Nevada HONORING THE VICTIMS OF THE TRAGEDY IN LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Our Nation is heartbroken. We mourn with all whose loved ones were murdered and injured …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 3 October, 2017 | Topics: Events, Government Offices, President of the United States, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: Donald J. Trump
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 …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 27 September, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Embassy, Events, News, Public Affairs, Speeches
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 …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 20 September, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Embassy, Events, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Mozambique
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 …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 19 September, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Embassy, Events, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Mozambique
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 …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 21 August, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Art & Culture, Culture, Events
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»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 14 August, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Mozambique
U.S. Embassy Avenida Kenneth Kaunda, 193 Caixa Postal, 783 Maputo MOZAMBIQUE PRESS RELEASE U.S. Embassy, Mozambican National Immigration Service, and International Organization for Migration launch workshop on enhanced border security August 10, 2017 — U.S. Embassy Maputo yesterday joined the Deputy Director General of the Mozambican National Immigration Service (SENAMI) and the International Organization for …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 10 August, 2017 | Topics: Embassy, Events, Government Offices, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Mozambique | Tags: IOM, SENAMI, U.S. Embassy
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 …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 19 July, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Embassy, Events, Military Cooperation, News, Press Releases
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 …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 19 July, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, News, Speeches
U.S. Embassy Avenida Kenneth Kaunda, 193 Caixa Postal, 783 Maputo MOZAMBIQUE PRESS RELEASE Farmers in Chimoio Gain Access to new Resources for Agriculture July 14, 2017 – farmers and agribusinesses throughout the district of Chimoio are celebrating the opening of the new “Farmer House,” a store that supplies a variety of products related to agriculture. …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 14 July, 2017 | Topics: Agriculture, Business, Events, News, U.S. Agencies | Tags: TECAP
PRESS RELEASE The United States of America, Mozambican National Immigration Service, and International Organization for Migration Partner to Strengthen Border Management in Southern Mozambique July 7, 2017 – The U.S. Embassy joined the Director of the Mozambican National Immigration Service (SENAMI) and the head of the Maputo office of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 7 July, 2017 | Topics: Embassy, Events, Government Offices, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Mozambique | Tags: IOM, SENAMI
Dr. Pedro Búfalo Dr. Esselina Macome Sr. Sipuka Olwethu Sra. Tania Tome YALI Regional Leadership Center participants Senhoras e Senhores, Good morning everyone, and thank you for joining us at this important event. On behalf of the U.S. Government I would like to welcome you to the first day of your YALI training at the …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 3 July, 2017 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, Education, Events, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. Agencies
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 …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 23 June, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Education, Events, News, U.S. Agencies | Tags: IREX, MídiaLab, MSP
For Immediate Release Tuesday, June 13, 2017 U.S. Agency for International Development Counselor Thomas Staal met with President Filipe Jacinto Nyusi of Mozambique today to discuss a range of issues, including progress in public health, agriculture, education, combating wildlife trafficking, and improving the business environment in Mozambique. They also discussed the ongoing implementation of the …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 13 June, 2017 | Topics: Agriculture, Events, Health Issues, News, U.S. & Mozambique, U.S. Agencies
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 …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 23 May, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Mozambique
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 …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 10 May, 2017 | Topics: Agriculture, Ambassador, Events, News, U.S. Agencies | Tags: RAMA
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 …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 9 May, 2017 | Topics: Agriculture, Ambassador, Events, News | Tags: CIP, OFSP, USAID
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 …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 9 May, 2017 | Topics: Agriculture, Ambassador, Events, News, U.S. Agencies | Tags: Aflasafe, SEMEAR, USG
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 …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 9 May, 2017 | Topics: Agriculture, Ambassador, Events, News | Tags: IITA
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»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 26 April, 2017 | Topics: Africa, Ambassador, Events, News, Reports, Success Stories, U.S. & Mozambique | Tags: Ambassador, CDC, PMI, USAID
Two American female filmmakers recently spent a week in Mozambique working with filmmakers and students to instruct on filmmaking and using art for social change, as well as to spur discussion of entrepreneurship and what it can contribute to Mozambique. Cynthia Wade brought her film “Generation Startup” to Maputo. The film tells the story of …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 18 April, 2017 | Topics: American Spaces, Culture, Events, Featured Event, News, Public Affairs | Tags: AFS; Entrepreneurship; Filmmakers
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, …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 7 April, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, Health Issues, News, PEPFAR
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 …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 23 March, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, Health Issues, News
President Trump delivered his first address to a joint session of Congress on February 28. THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much. Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, members of Congress, the First Lady of the United States — and citizens of America: Tonight, as we mark the conclusion of our celebration of Black History Month, we are reminded of our nation’s path towards civil rights and the work that still remains …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 3 March, 2017 | Topics: Events, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, President of the United States, Speeches | Tags: Barack Obama, Donald J. Trump, Foreign Policy
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 …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 17 February, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Embassy, Events, Health Issues, News | Tags: HIV-AIDS, UNDAIS
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 …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 21 December, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Education, Events, Exclude, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, President of the United States, Speeches | Tags: Angola, Barack Obama, Donald J. Trump, Mozambique, Pittman, RLC, UEM, YALI
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 …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 21 December, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Education, Events, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, President of the United States | Tags: Barack Obama, Donald J. Trump, Pittman, YALI
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 …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 20 December, 2016 | Topics: Agriculture, Ambassador, Events, News, U.S. & Mozambique, U.S. Agencies | Tags: Food, GAIN, Nutritious, Pittman, SPEED
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. …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 5 December, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, Health Issues, News, Success Stories, U.S. Agencies | Tags: CHASS, Chimoio, HIV, Manica, PEPFAR, Pittman, USAID
The #IUCNcongress will meet from September 1-10 in Honolulu, Hawaii, to address the most pressing challenges we face as our planet struggles to meet human needs. Held every four years, the IUCN World Conservation Congress gathers thousands of people who work on conservation issues from around the world and provides a forum for them to work …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 14 September, 2016 | Topics: Environment, Events, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, President of the United States | Tags: Barack Obama, Conservation, Donald J. Trump, Environment, Human, John Kerry
