Belarus–Mozambique Ties: Belarus’ foreign minister Maxim Ryzhenkov met President Daniel Chapo in Maputo and discussed agricultural mechanisation, security cooperation, industrial sovereignty and fertilizer production, with Mozambique also set to host Belarusian-backed mechanisation centres. Agriculture & Food Security: Mozambique and Belarus agreed to create a technical and financial mechanism to bring Belarusian agricultural technologies into Mozambique’s family farming sector, aiming to bridge the gap between hand tools and tractors. Humanitarian Pressure in Cabo Delgado: A German NGO warns about 1.1 million people needing help in northern Mozambique, with only about half receiving aid; urgent needs include healthcare, food, education and protection amid ongoing displacement. Financial Inclusion Gap: Mozambique’s central bank says northern provinces still have poor financial service coverage despite digital gains, while Maputo city/province leads access points. Energy & LNG Logistics: Eni launched an expression of interest for an integrated onshore logistics base in Pemba to support Mozambique’s LNG buildout linked to Offshore Area 4. Public Sector Integrity: The Prime Minister urged new public institution heads to improve transparency and oversight, citing INSS financial scandals and the need to expand social security coverage. Health Innovation Push: Mozambique’s health research chief called for higher African investment in science and health technologies to avoid dependence on the global north. Trade & Connectivity: Astral Aviation resumed its weekly Nairobi–Guangzhou freighter service, restoring direct air cargo links that can feed Mozambique-bound supply chains. Mining Governance: Mozambique resolved a major coal mining dispute via ICSID settlement, clearing the way for renewed investment momentum.