Ambassador Vrooman Officially Launches the Sea Sound Project to Preserve and Promote Cultural Heritage on Mozambique Island

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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U.S. Embassy Recognizes Achievement of Exchange Program Alumni in Nampula

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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Nine Mozambicans Participate in Youth Leadership Fellowship in the United States

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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The United States Announces New Investments in Mozambique’s Agriculture Sector

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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U.S. Government Launches Platform to Bring Mozambique into the Profitable Carbon Capture Market

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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U.S. Government Invests in Bilingual Education Program to Improve Learning Outcomes in Mozambique

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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AFRICOM Commander Reinforces U.S.-Mozambique Security Cooperation

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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U.S. Government Funding Helps to Unite Youth of Pemba Through Desporto Para Paz

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, …

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U.S. Government Funds Construction of New Secondary School in Pemba

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 …

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U.S. Ambassador to Mozambique Peter H. Vrooman Remarks on 247 Anniversary of the Independence of the U.S.

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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PEPFAR, Global Fund and UNAIDS Leaders Visit Mozambique in Support of a Sustainable HIV/AIDS Response

PRESS RELEASE ————————————————————————– PEPFAR, Global Fund and UNAIDS Leaders Visit Mozambique in Support of a Sustainable HIV/AIDS Response June 16, 2023 – Ambassador Dr. John N. Nkengasong, U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator and Special Representative for Global Health Diplomacy, visited Maputo June 14-16. Ambassador Nkengasong was accompanied by UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima, who leads the …

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The U.S. Government Extends Support to ANE with a New Road Reconstruction Project in Cabo Delgado

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 …

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Visit of Dr. Dafna Rand, Director of the Office of Foreign Assistance to Maputo, Mozambique

PRESS RELEASE ————————————————————————– Visit of Dr. Dafna Rand, Director of the Office of Foreign Assistance to Maputo, Mozambique April 28, 2023 – A delegation led by Dr. Dafna Rand, Director of the U.S. Department of State’s Office of Foreign Assistance visited, Maputo April 23 – 25 to meet with Government of Mozambique and non-government partners …

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AFRICOM Reiterates U.S. – Mozambique Security Cooperation

PRESS RELEASE ————————————————————————– AFRICOM Reiterates U.S. – Mozambique Security Cooperation April 25, 2023 – U.S. Africa Command’s (USAFRICOM) Deputy to the Commander for Civil-Military Engagement, Ambassador Andrew Young, visited Mozambique on April 18-19. While in Maputo Ambassador Young, who leads AFRICOM’s efforts to unite defense, diplomacy, and development to enhance stability on the continent, met …

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U.S. Government Celebrates Fourth Military Exercise with Mozambican Armed Forces

PRESS RELEASE ————————————————————————– The U.S. Government Celebrates Fourth Military Exercise with Mozambican Armed Forces April 20, 2023 – On April 10, U.S. Ambassador to Mozambique Peter H. Vrooman joined Mozambican Armed Defense Forces (FADM) for the closing ceremony of the fourth Joint Combined Exchange Training (JCET) aimed at strengthening and building a more resilient Mozambican …

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The U.S. Government Partners with Mozambican Development Bank, GAPI, to Support Local Small Businesses

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 …

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The U.S. Government Provides Aid to Victims of Cyclone Freddy in Mozambique

PRESS RELEASE ————————————————————————– The U.S. Government Provides Aid to Victims of Cyclone Freddy in Mozambique April 13, 2023 – The U.S. Government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), granted three humanitarian assistance awards totaling $5,750,000 to the World Food Program (WFP), International Organization for Migration (IOM), and United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) …

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The U.S. Government Transitions Programming to Support Orphans and Vulnerable Children to Mozambican Organizations

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 …

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U.S. Embassy Statement on the Passing of Former Prime Minister Pascoal Manuel Mocumbi

STATEMENT ————————————————————————– U.S. Embassy Statement on the Passing of Former Prime Minister Pascoal Manuel Mocumbi March 27, 2023 – The United States mourns the passing of former Prime Minister Pascoal Manuel Mocumbi, who passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2023. We offer our deepest condolences to his family, loved ones, and friends. We honor his …

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United States of America and Mozambique Are Together in Working Towards Ending TB

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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U.S. Government Supports Improved Nutrition in Zambézia Province

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 …

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U.S. Government Bolsters Mozambican Justice Sector

PRESS RELEASE ————————————————————————– U.S. Government Bolsters Mozambican Justice Sector February 27, 2023 – The U.S Government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), launched a new program, the Justice Sector Technical Support Activity (JUSTA) which builds on 10 years of support for the rule of law in Mozambique.  This program addresses the lack …

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United States and Mozambique Agree on Key Components of Mozambique Compact

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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U.S Government Provides Life-Saving Oxygen Equipment to Mozambican Hospitals and Health Centers

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 …

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U.S. Government Invests in Health Sector to Combat Malaria

PRESS RELEASE ————————————————————————– U.S. Government Invests in Health Sector to Combat Malaria December 14, 2022 – December 12, 2022 – The United States Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), announces the USAID Malaria Capacity Strengthening (MCAPS) program, a five-year initiative to improve the quality of malaria services in Mozambique. It is a …

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USAID’s Deputy Assistant Administrator for Southern Africa launches the second phase of USAID Governance program in Cabo Delgado

PRESS RELEASE ————————————————————————– USAID’s Deputy Assistant Administrator for Southern Africa launches the second phase of USAID Governance program in Cabo Delgado December 8, 2022 – During the visit of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)’s Deputy Assistant Administrator in charge of Southern Africa, Maria Price Detherage, the U.S. Embassy launched the second phase …

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United States and Mozambique Partner to Improve Maritime Security

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 …

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U.S. Government Reiterates Commitment to Support Mozambique in the HIV/AIDS Response 

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 …

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New U.S. Government Programs Improve Access to Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Services in Northern Mozambique

PRESS RELEASE ————————————————————————– New U.S. Government Programs Improve Access to Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Services in Northern Mozambique November 28, 2022 – The U.S. government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), launched a new four-year program to support market-based approaches to improve access to sanitation, as well as encourage improved hygiene practices in …

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The United States Joins the Mozambique Education Support Fund

PRESS RELEASE ————————————————————————– The United States Joins the Mozambique Education Support Fund November 22, 2022 – The U.S. Government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), became a formal partner in the Mozambique Education Support Fund (Fundo de Apoio ao Sector da Educação, FASE) to further support the Ministry of Education and Human …

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U.S. Embassy and Civil Society Organizations Partner to Make Elections More Accessible

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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U.S. Government Fulfills Its Promise To Deliver 9.8 Million Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccines For Mozambican Youth 

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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U.S. Embassy and Eduardo Mondlane University Celebrate 30 Years of Cooperation

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 …

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U.S. Government Celebrates Partnership with Mozambique in the National Polio Response 

PRESS RELEASE ————————————————————————– U.S. Government Celebrates Partnership with Mozambique in the National Polio Response  October 26, 2022 – In celebration of World Polio Day on October 24, the U.S. Embassy renews its commitment to support Mozambique´s national efforts to eradicate polio and celebrates the progress achieved during the ongoing vaccination campaign to date.    The celebration …

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U.S. Government and Government of Mozambique Launch Adolescent Vaccine Campaign with Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccines

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 …

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U.S. Government Donates 1.3 Million Doses of Pfizer Vaccines for the 12 to 17 Age Group

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. United States Congressional Delegation Visits Mozambique

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 …

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United States Recognizes Top Mozambique Exporters at Second Annual Exporter Awards Ceremony

PRESS RELEASE ————————————————————————– United States Recognizes Top Mozambique Exporters at Second Annual Exporter Awards Ceremony August 15, 2022 – On August 11, USAID Mission Director Helen Pataki, joined by His Excellency the Minister of Industry and Trade Silvino Augusto José Moreno, His Excellency Governor of the Maputo Province Júlio Parruque, and other partners recognized the continuing …

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U.S. Government Launches Program to Increase Girls’ Access to Education in Nampula and Zambezia

PRESS RELEASE ————————————————————————– U.S. Government Launches Program to Increase Girls’ Access to Education in Nampula and Zambezia August 11, 2022 – The U.S. Government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), announces a new program to promote girls’ school attendance, improve classroom safety for girls, and increase girls’ advancement into secondary school. While …

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U.S. Ambassador to Mozambique Peter H. Vrooman Remarks for the 246th Anniversary of the Independence of the U.S.

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 …

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United States and Mozambique Approve $404 million to Support HIV/AIDS Response in 2023

PRESS RELEASE ————————————————————————————————— United States and Mozambique Approve $404 million to Support HIV/AIDS Response in 2023 May 23, 2022 – The United States and Mozambique governments, civil society, and other partners in the national HIV/AIDS response received approval for the U.S. Government’s President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) Country Operational Plan (COP) for October …

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U.S. Government Launches USAID Resilient Recovery Program in Sofala Province

PRESS RELEASE ————————————————————————– U.S. Government Launches USAID Resilient Recovery Program in Sofala Province May 17, 2022 – The U.S. Government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), launched a new program in Sofala province to support rebuilding efforts in communities affected by cyclones and other natural disasters. Working closely with local governments, businesses, …

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U.S. and Mozambican Governments Handed Over Oxygen Producing Plant at Monapo Hospital in Nampula

April 27, 2022 – Today, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Deputy Mission Director, Martin McLaughlin and Permanent Secretary of Health, Grilo Lubino handed over a U.S.-manufactured oxygen production plant (technically called a Pressure Swing Adsorption – PSA – plant), at Monapo District Hospital, in Nampula Province. The United States has been a …

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U.S. Government Celebrates Partnership with Mozambique to Prevent, Treat and Eliminate Malaria

PRESS RELEASE ————————————————————————– U.S. Government Celebrates Partnership with Mozambique to Prevent, Treat and Eliminate Malaria April 25, 2022 – In recognition of World Malaria Day, the U.S. Government celebrates the advances Mozambique has made in preventing and treating malaria and recommits to continue supporting Mozambique’s efforts at eliminating the deadly disease.  Since 2007, the U.S. …

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U.S. and Mozambique Governments Partner to Preserve Forests, Protect Wildlife, and Support Communities

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 …

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U.S. Government Announces Immediate Assistance Post-Cyclone Gombe Recovery

PRESS RELEASE ————————————————————————– U.S. Government Announces Immediate Assistance Post-Cyclone Gombe Recovery April 21, 2022 – The U.S. Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is providing additional humanitarian assistance for those affected by Tropical Cyclone Gombe.  To date, the storm’s torrential rainfall and high winds have impacted more than 736,000 people, resulted in …

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U.S. Government Launches Programs to Support Small Farmers in Gaza

PRESS RELEASE ————————————————————————– U.S. Government Launches Programs to Support Small Farmers in Gaza April 20, 2022 – The U.S. Government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), launched two programs to improve Mozambican farmers’ ability to respond to and recover from climate shocks and stresses. The two-year programs, in coordination with local and …

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The United States and Mozambique Partner to Complete First Round of Polio Vaccination Campaign

PRESS RELEASE ————————————————————————– The United States and Mozambique Partner to Complete First Round of Polio Vaccination Campaign April 18, 2022 – The U.S. Government, through the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S. CDC) and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), supports Mozambique to implement a polio vaccination campaign in response to cases …

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Mozambique and United States Partner to Prevent Conflict and Promote Stability

PRESS RELEASE ————————————————————————– Mozambique and United States Partner to Prevent Conflict and Promote Stability April 1, 2022 – Today, the U.S. government announced Mozambique’s selection as a priority country for the U.S. Strategy to Prevent Conflict and Promote Stability.  This Strategy outlines cooperation with the Mozambican government and civil society at the national and local …

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U.S. Government and Government of Mozambique Sign $1.5 Billion Development Cooperation Agreement

PRESS RELEASE ————————————————————————– U.S. Government and Government of Mozambique Sign $1.5 Billion Development Cooperation Agreement March 31, 2022 – The U.S. Government’s lead development agency, United States Agency for International Development (USAID), officially renewed its partnership with the Government of the Republic of Mozambique (GRM) during a signing ceremony of the Development Objective Grant Agreement.  The …

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U.S. Government Supports Newly Launched Temane Energy Projects

PRESS RELEASE ————————————————————————– U.S. Government Supports Newly Launched Temane Energy Projects March 28, 2022 – On March 28, 2022, in Vilanculos, Inhambane, the U.S. Government participated in the groundbreaking of the Central Termica de Temane (CTT) power plant and the Temane Transmission Project (TTP).  These two energy projects will help to strengthen Mozambique’s energy security, …

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U.S. Government Celebrates Partnership with Mozambique to Control TB

PRESS RELEASE ————————————————————————– U.S. Government Celebrates Partnership with Mozambique to Control TB March 24, 2022 – On World Tuberculosis Day, the U.S. Embassy in Mozambique reaffirms its more than two decades of commitment to helping Mozambique eliminate tuberculosis (TB) as a public health problem. TB is the fifth leading cause of death and the leading cause of death for …

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U.S. Government Supports Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Services in Mozambique

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 …

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U.S. Government Invests in Infrastructure in Cabo Delgado with Bridge and Road Reconstruction Project

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 …

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U.S. Ambassador to Mozambique Peter Hendrick Vrooman Presents Credentials to Mozambican President Filipe Jacinto Nyusi 

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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U.S. Government Launches Investigative Journalism Training Program

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 …

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U.S. Government Donates 840,000 Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccines

PRESS RELEASE ————————————————————————– U.S. Government Donates 840,000 Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccines February 14, 2022 – The United States Government donated an additional 840,000 doses of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine to Mozambique, as part of a commitment to support equitable access to vaccines worldwide. These single-dose vaccines will allow the Ministry of Health to protect …

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U.S. Government Boosts Youth Employability Skills and Builds Ties Between Universities and Private Sector

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 …

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U.S Government Shines Spotlight on Gender-based Violence During “16 Days of Activism” Campaign

December 7, 2021 – The U.S. Government, in observance of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and the accompanying 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, reaffirms its commitment to ending gender-based violence in Mozambique and around the world. Although there have been many advances in women’s rights in Mozambique, violence …

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The United States Donates Additional 2 Million Johnson & Johnson Vaccines to Mozambique

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’ …

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American Cultural Center in Maputo Closes After Decades of Community Engagement 

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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The United States Donates Additional 840,000 Johnson & Johnson Vaccines to Mozambique

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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Exhibition showcases Zambezia’s health infrastructure supported by the U.S. Government

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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U.S. Millennium Challenge Corporation Develops Compact II in Zambezia

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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U.S. Government Supports Socioeconomic Development and Youth Leadership Initiatives in Cabo Delgado

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 …

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USS Hershel “Woody” Williams Navy Ship Visits Maputo, Mozambique

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 …

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The Department of State Celebrates the Dedication of the New U.S. Embassy in Maputo

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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United States Officially Inaugurates New Embassy Building in Mozambique

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U.S. Government donates 302,400 single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccines to Mozambique

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U.S. Government Rehabilitates Agricultural Institute in Cabo Delgado

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U.S. Government Delivers $600,000 in Medical Equipment and Staff to Support Mozambique’s Response to COVID-19

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The U.S. Embassy Donates State-of-the-Art Equipment to Support Mozambique’s TB Response Efforts

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U.S. Government partners with Ministry of Public Works, Housing and Water Resources on $90 million in water and sanitation programs

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U.S. Government Provides Military Training to Mozambican Marines

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U.S. Embassy Partners with Matola Provincial Hospital to Install Oxygen Systems to Treat COVID-19 Patients

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State Department Terrorist Designations of ISIS Affiliates and Leaders in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Mozambique

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U.S Government provides $5.8 million to improve reading skills of 450,000 Mozambican primary school students

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The U.S. Government Commits $4 Billion for the COVAX Facility and the Global COVID-19 Response

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Anthony Tata, Performing the Duties of U.S. Undersecretary of Defense for Policy, Visits Maputo

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Notice of Intent – Maputo

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Agriculture and Rural Transport Selected as Investment Areas for Next MCC Compact

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Ambassador Nathan A. Sales Visit to Maputo, Mozambique

December 3, 2020 – U.S. Ambassador Nathan A. Sales visited Maputo December 2-3 to reinforce the United States Government’s commitment to support Mozambique’s efforts to counter terrorism and violent extremism.  Ambassador Sales serves as the Coordinator for Counterterrorism, Special Envoy to the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS, and Acting Undersecretary of State for Civilian Security, …

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U.S. Embassy Statement on the Attack on a Minibus in Manica Province

November 27, 2020 – Maputo – “The Embassy of the United States of America expresses its strong concern regarding the apparent attack on a minibus in Manica Province that injured three employees, one of them seriously, of an organization that works with the U.S. Agency for International Development as part of the President’s Emergency Plan …

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MCC Releases its Annual Scorecard for 78 Countries including Mozambique

November 10, 2020 – On November 9 the U.S. Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) released its annual scorecard for 78 countries on their policy performance in the areas of economic freedom, ruling justly, and investing in people. Mozambique passed 13 of 20 scorecard indicators. MCC’s annual country scorecards compile data from 20 independent, third-party indicators and are key …

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U.S. Embassy and N’weti Consortium Support for the Government of Mozambique’s Sovereign Wealth Fund Proposal

October 29 –U.S. Embassy Maputo and N’weti are proud to announce the launch of a joint program to support Mozambique’s effort to develop a Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF).  Funded through a $300,000 grant from the U.S. Department of State’s Fiscal Transparency Innovation Fund, the N’weti-led program aims to support a national dialogue surrounding the Banco …

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Key Energy Deals in Mozambique Move Forward with Major Support from U.S. International DFC

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U.S. and Mozambican officials join to welcome Matola Santos Hospital

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Embassy Statement on Attack Against Canal de Moçambique

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U.S. Government Delivers 50 Ventilators to help Mozambique Battle COVID-19

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 …

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U.S. Embassy Statement on Anniversary of the Peace and Reconciliation Accord

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PEPFAR: Community Grants Program

NOTICE OF FUNDING OPPORTUNITY(NOFO) Type of Solicitation: Open Competition Application deadline: June 28, 2020 Funding Flow: (Lowest Value: $20,000) Funding Ceiling Heights: (Highest Value: $30,000) Anticipated Number of Awards: 1 Award Period: 6-9 months  Project Description The PEPFAR Community Grants Program is funded through the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for Aids Relief (PEPFAR). One of …

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U.S.-Mozambique health partnership strengthens COVID-19 response

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 …

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U.S. Government supports early grade learning in local languages with Minister of Education and Human Development

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. …

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U.S. Government signs $10 million agreement with Total to improve adolescent health and women’s empowerment in Cabo Delgado

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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The U.S. Government Recognizes World Pangolin Day with ANAC and the Natural History Museum

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 …

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Embassy Statement Condemning Attack Against Mozambican Journalist Matias Guente

January 2, 2020 – The Embassy of the United States of America in Mozambique strongly condemns the December 31 attack on Mozambican journalist and Executive Editor of Canal de Moçambique, Matias Guente.  While we are unaware of the motives behind or perpetrators of this act, freedom of the press and freedom of expression are pillars in …

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Millennium Challenge Corporation Selects Mozambique to Develop a Second Compact

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Peace Corps swears-in 53 new Education Volunteers in Mozambique

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 …

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U.S. Government Provides Additional $59.2 Million to Help Mozambicans Affected by Recent Cyclones, Floods, and Drought

U.S. Embassy Avenida Kenneth Kaunda, 193 Caixa Postal, 783 Maputo MOZAMBIQUE October 31, 2019 ­Maputo – The U.S. Government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), committed on October 10th an additional $59.2 million in assistance to Mozambique to support current and future programs for people affected by Cyclone Idai and Cyclone Kenneth. …

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Embassy Statement Following Observation of National Elections

U.S. Embassy Avenida Kenneth Kaunda, 193 Caixa Postal, 783 Maputo MOZAMBIQUE PRESS RELEASE October 18, 2019 – Maputo – The U.S. Embassy congratulates the people of Mozambique on their nation’s sixth multiparty national election.  Responding to the invitation extended by the Government of the Republic of Mozambique, and in coordination with other international election observation …

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U.S. Embassy Statement on the Assassination of Anastácio Matavele

U.S. Embassy Avenida Kenneth Kaunda, 193 Caixa Postal, 783 Maputo MOZAMBIQUE PRESS RELEASE October 8, 2019 – Maputo – The United States Embassy in Mozambique joins other members of the international community in strongly condemning the October 7 assassination in Xai Xai of Anastácio Matavele, the Executive Director of FONGA – GAZA NGO Forum.  We …

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U.S. Government Provides $20.5 Million to World Food Programme to Help Mozambicans Affected by Recent Cyclones, Floods, and Drought

U.S. Embassy Avenida Kenneth Kaunda, 193 Caixa Postal, 783 Maputo MOZAMBIQUE PRESS RELEASE October 3, 2019 – On September 19, the U.S. Government, through the United States Agency for International Development Office of Food for Peace, provided $20.5 million to the World Food Programme (WFP) to address food insecurity in areas affected by Cyclone Idai …

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U.S. Embassy Statement on $5 Billion Export-Import Bank Loan for LNG Project in Mozambique

U.S. Embassy Avenida Kenneth Kaunda, 193 Caixa Postal, 783 Maputo MOZAMBIQUE PRESS RELEASE September 27, 2019 – The United States of America applauds the unanimous vote Thursday by the board of directors of the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) to authorize a $5 billion direct loan supporting a liquefied natural gas (LNG) project …

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U.S. Government-funded Relief Flights Begin Arriving in Pemba to Deliver Supplies to Mozambicans Impacted by Cyclone Kenneth

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Strengthening Community and Health Facility Based HIV/AIDS Services in Zambezia – USG Celebrates Successes and Achievements

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U.S. Ambassador to Mozambique Dennis Walter Hearne Presents Credentials to Mozambican President Filipe Jacinto Nyusi

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U.S. Government Delivers Substantial Relief Supplies and Personnel to Support the Response to Cyclone Idai

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United States Airlifts Supplies to Support the Humanitarian Response to Cyclone Idai

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Maternal and Child Mortality in Decline Since 1990 – United States – Mozambique Partnership is Saving Lives –

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Launch of Exhibition in Tunduro Gardens Marking the 15th Anniversary of PEPFAR in Mozambique

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Boane Military Health Center Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

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Mozambique and the U.S. Launch Aflatoxin and Chronic Malnutrition Study in Nampula

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Official Launch of the Attorney General’s Office’s Legal Handbook: Manual for Investigation and Criminal Procedure on Wildlife Crimes

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U.S. Embassy Statement on the October 10, 2018 Municipal Elections

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Maternal Child Health Strengthened in More than 1,400 Health Facilities in Mozambique

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The Inauguration of the Northern Regional Pharmaceutical Warehouse: American People Congratulate Mozambican People

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U.S. Ambassador and President of Mozambique Inaugurate New Archaeological Research Center

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PEPFAR Small Grants Awards

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Notice Regarding Scam Using US Embassy Name

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United States Reaffirms Commitment to Support Full Implementation of Peace Agreement

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Embassy Statement on Falsehoods regarding the Operating Status of the U.S. Mission to Mozambique

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In the Fight against Malnutrition: United States celebrates its Collaboration and Achievements with Mozambique

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Congratulations on Parliamentary Approval of Constitutional Amendments on Decentralization

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Secretary Pompeo’s Remarks: On the Occasion of Ramadan

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U.S. Supports Increased Trade with Mozambique through the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA)

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U.S. Embassy Statement on the Passing of Renamo Leader Afonso Dhlakama

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Op-ed by U.S. Ambassador Dean Pittman for World Press Freedom Day

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Embassy Statement on Attack Against Mozambican Journalist Ericino de Salema

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Embassy Statement on Weather-Related Deaths

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Embassy Statement on Shooting in Parkland, Florida

U.S. Embassy Avenida Kenneth Kaunda, 193 Caixa Postal, 783 Maputo MOZAMBIQUE   PRESS RELEASE Embassy Statement on Shooting in Parkland, Florida February 16, 2018 – As a mark of solemn respect for the victims of the shooting at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida on February 14, 2018, President Trump has ordered …

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Notice Regarding Scam Using USAID’s Name

U.S. Embassy Avenida Kenneth Kaunda, 193 Caixa Postal, 783 Maputo MOZAMBIQUE PRESS RELEASE Notice regarding Scam using USAID’s Name February 9, 2018 – USAID has recently been notified of an ongoing SCAM using USAID’s name and logo to defraud individuals seeking jobs and individuals and firms providing equipment and services. The scam is completely false and has no connection to USAID …

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Congratulations on Announcement of Agreement on Decentralization

U.S. Embassy Avenida Kenneth Kaunda, 193 Caixa Postal, 783 Maputo MOZAMBIQUE PRESS RELEASE Congratulations on Announcement of Agreement on Decentralization February 8, 2018 – The United States Government congratulates the President of the Republic of Mozambique, Filipe Jacinto Nyusi, and the leader of Renamo, Afonso Dhlakama, on the announcement of an agreement on the decentralization …

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Embassy Statement on Mayoral By-Election in Nampula

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Swearing-In Ceremony for 54 Peace Corps Volunteers in Mozambique

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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U.S. Government helps improve HIV services for children in Cabo Delgado

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Death of Mahamudo Amurane, Mayor of Nampula City

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 …

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Presidential Proclamation Honoring the Victims of the Tragedy in Las Vegas, Nevada

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U.S. and Mozambican governments accelerate response to HIV in Zambezia province

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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US renews partnership with Mozambique against HIV epidemic

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The U.S. Ambassador Dean Pittman welcomes Dr. Jennifer Adams as Mission Director to USAID Mozambique

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U.S. Embassy, Mozambican SENAMI, and IOM launch workshop on enhanced border security

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On the Latest DPRK Provocation

Press Statement Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State Washington, DC July 28, 2017 The United States strongly condemns North Korea’s launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile, the second this month, in blatant violation of multiple United Nations Security Council resolutions that reflect the will of the international community. All nations should take a strong public …

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Let’s All Count Mozambique!

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Congratulations to President Nyusi and Renamo Leader Dhlakama

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. Naval War College professors offer seminar at Institute for Superior Defense Studies

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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U.S., Mozambique and IOM Partner to Strengthen Border Management in Southern Mozambique

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) …

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Remarks by Deputy Chief of Mission Bryan Hunt at Opening of Third Cohort of YALI RLC in Maputo

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 …

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Statement by Ambassador Nikki R. Haley on World Refugee Day

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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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U.S. Government delivers Medical-Military Clinical Analysis Laboratory at Matacuane, Beira

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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Ambassador Dean Pittman’s Op-Ed for World TB Day, March 24

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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We are proud of our Nation’s achievements in promoting women’s full participation in all aspects of American life and are resolute in our commitment to supporting women’s continued advancement in America and around the world. America honors the celebrated women pioneers and leaders in our history, as well as those unsung women heroes of our …

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U.S. Embassy Mozambique official disaster declaration

The Embassy of the United States has made an official disaster declaration in response to the recent cyclone in Mozambique. The disaster declaration, established last week, is the first step which enables USAID’s  Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance to provide monetary and humanitarian assistance in response to a disaster. Since March of 2016, in …

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Ambassador Pittman Presents Credentials

H. Dean Pittman, Ambassador of the United States to the Republic of Mozambique, presented his credentials to the President of Mozambique, Filipe Jacinto Nyusi, in Maputo on February 18, 2016. President Filipe Jacinto Nyusi and Ambassador Pittman expressed the desire of both governments to strengthen bilateral cooperation between the United States of America and the …

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