Conservation & Tourism: Zinave National Park in Mozambique is rebounding after the civil war “emptied” wildlife: Peace Parks says 37 rhinos have returned since 2022 and produced seven calves, while lions have been recorded for the first time in decades. Aid & Environment Funding: A new analysis says the dismantling of USAID has stalled or collapsed conservation work worldwide, including wildlife patrol and monitoring support linked to Mozambique’s Gorongosa National Park. Security & Mining Risk: Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado insurgency pressure is rising again, with ISM tightening activity that disrupts commercial and humanitarian operations; separately, South Africa’s Operation Vala Umgodi arrested 22 suspected illegal miners (including Mozambicans) in Mpumalanga. Energy & LNG Momentum: Lloyd’s Register granted Approval in Principle to GasEntec’s new FSRU design, supporting Mozambique LNG infrastructure planning as the sector seeks more flexible regasification capacity. Agribusiness & Investment: Nampula Province is pitching Indian investors on oilseed cultivation and edible oil processing, as Asia-Africa farm trade and technology partnerships take centre stage. Mining & Value Chains: Gemfields set a new ore-processing target for its Montepuez ruby mine in Mozambique, alongside impairment updates tied to premium ruby performance.