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Tenders proliferate for Mozambique LNG project

Housing, catering and healthcare are just some of the growing needs linked to the construction of gas infrastructure.

Subscribers only Energy 18.05.2026

Rwandan special units and Mozambican police in Palma, Cabo Delgado Province, Mozambique, in December 2023.© Cyrile Ndegeya/Anadolu/AFP

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ExxonMobil and TotalEnergies take a hit as payment to Rwandan troops stops

Relations between Maputo and Kigali have once again soured over Mozambique's financial contribution to the deployment of the Rwanda Defence Force in Cabo Delgado province.

Subscribers only Defence, Energy 15.04.2026

Behind the scenes of Manuel Chang's delayed return to Maputo

The former Mozambican finance minister arrived in Maputo on 5 April, ten days after the official end date of his prison sentence in the United States. An administrative muddle is at the root of this delay and the additional few days of detention by ICE.

Subscribers only Politics 09.04.2026

Maputo spy chief's top-secret trip to Paris

Head of intelligence José Pacheco's visit comes at a time when security issues between Mozambique and France are growing, particularly in light of the gas development project in Cabo Delgado.

Subscribers only Defence 27.03.2026

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ExxonMobil struggles to get Trump on board with Rovuma LNG

ExxonMobil CEO Darren Woods (centre) in a meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House, Washington, DC, on 9 January 2026.© Jim Lo Scalzo / Pool / EPA / MaxPPP

Subscribers only Energy 27.03.2026

LAM's Embraer planes remain grounded amid financial troubles

The state-owned airline is piling up debt and is struggling to put the aircraft it buys into service.

Subscribers only Business 13.03.2026

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Cabo Delgado: a gas Eldorado and security nightmare

The development of Cabo Delgado province's vast gas resources has brought with it the emergence of an armed insurgency, one that is yet to be clearly defined but is already impinging on Total and ExxonMobil's operations there.

Subscribers only Defence, Energy, Diplomacy 19.03.2026

Former Credit Suisse employees escape sanction in hidden debt affair

Sentenced in June 2025 to repay several million dollars each to the Russian bank VTBC, two former Credit Suisse colleagues will ultimately avoid this obligation. The two remaining co-defendants, including former finance minister Manuel Chang, will now shoulder the bill.

Subscribers only Finance, Business 12.03.2026

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TotalEnergies and ExxonMobil in over their heads at Afungi

The Mozambique LNG restart and the upcoming launch of Rovuma LNG could force stakeholders to upsize shared infrastructure.

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Energy 11.03.2026

Office buildings belonging to the Mozambique LNG project in Afungi, Cabo Delgado province, Mozambique, in September 2022.

Washington dispatches envoy to Maputo

Responsible for economic and trade matters, US diplomat Sarah Troutman aims to press US economic interests ahead of important investment decisions by ExxonMobil.

Subscribers only Defence 24.02.2026

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ExxonMobil rejects any interference from state-owned ENH on Rovuma LNG

The US oil major is urging its subcontractors to avoid working with politically exposed firms it believes could inflate costs and create gridlock further down the line.

Subscribers only Energy 23.02.2026

ExxonMobil CEO Darren Woods in Doha, on 2 February 2026.

President Chapo to visit Paris later this year

On the occasion of the future meeting between the Mozambican head of state and his French counterpart, topics such as security and energy will be on the agenda.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 23.02.2026

President Daniel Chapo to visit Brussels

From 15 to 17 March, the Mozambican president will visit Brussels, notably to discuss the security situation in Cabo Delgado, where several European energy companies, including TotalEnergies, are involved.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 16.02.2026

Business France organises a defence and cybersecurity forum in Gaborone

After showcasing French military industry companies in Pretoria in 2025, Business France is continuing its efforts with a second event in March, geared towards southern Africa.

Subscribers only Defence 09.02.2026

US justice rejects ex-minister Manuel Chang's request for early release

Sentenced to eight and a half years in prison in Mozambique's 'hidden debt' case, Manuel Chang will have to serve his sentence in full.

Subscribers only Politics 04.02.2026

Despite restart, TotalEnergies kept hanging on Mozambique LNG audit findings

The French major responsible for the gas megaproject is still unable to get Maputo to accept the billions of dollars in additional costs resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic and insecurity in the area.

Subscribers only Energy 03.02.2026

Daniel Chapo and Patrick Pouyanné at Afungi site, near Palma in Mozambique, 29 January 2026.

TotalEnergies set to change leadership in Maputo

The French major is preparing to overhaul its management team in the country in an effort to improve its chances of persuading the authorities to accept its terms for restarting the Mozambique LNG project.

Subscribers only Energy 28.01.2026

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ENH increasingly encroaches on ExxonMobil, TotalEnergies and ENI

The state-owned company is a dead weight on the country's gas development sector, absorbing all local content benefits itself and preventing foreign and domestic private sector companies from gaining a foothold.

Subscribers only Energy 19.01.2026

US House of Representatives faces burning issue of AGOA renewal

The proposal to renew AGOA could be voted on as early as today in the US House of Representatives. Several African delegations are expected in Washington to lobby in favour of the trade agreement.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 12.01.2026

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson in Washington on 12 November 2025.

Former minister Manuel Chang seeks early release from US prison

Handed an eight-year sentence for fraud and corruption, Mozambique's former finance minister, now 70, has asked for an early release.

Subscribers only Finance, Politics 06.01.2026

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President Chapo puts pressure on TotalEnergies over Mozambique LNG

Bad news has recently been piling up for the French major in Mozambique, which remains unable to shake off negative media coverage or find common ground with the government.

Subscribers only Energy 24.12.2025

Mozambique President Daniel Chapo at the Portugal-Mozambique Summit in Porto, 9 December 2025.

Italian group Bonatti tries to save its relationship with ENH on Rovuma LNG

The Italian services company is struggling to calm the anger of executives at the state oil company, which has been sidelined on a huge contract with US major ExxonMobil.

Subscribers only Energy 16.12.2025

Illustration of the future liquefaction plants of the Rovuma LNG project in Mozambique.

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US and African lobbies mobilise as AGOA renewal enters high-stakes phase

The expiry of America's flagship trade initiative with Africa has triggered a lobbying offensive by US apparel groups and African governments. Madagascar is leading the charge, while delegations from Kenya, Lesotho and Tanzania will press Congress for a three-year extension.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 11.12.2025

Donald Trump speaking in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania, US on 10 December 2025.

TotalEnergies fights its corner on Mozambique LNG permit extension

The French oil major is working to convince the state, under Daniel Chapo, to review certain provisions of its contract on offshore block 1.

Subscribers only Energy 19.11.2025

Rovuma LNG contract row gives ExxonMobil headaches

The awarding of the first service contracts for the development of two liquefaction trains in Cabo Delgado province is increasingly proving problematic for the American major.

Subscribers only Energy 17.11.2025

ExxonMobil's gas project on Afungi peninsula in northern Mozambique.

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Tenders proliferate for Mozambique LNG project

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ExxonMobil and TotalEnergies take a hit as payment to Rwandan troops stops

Behind the scenes of Manuel Chang's delayed return to Maputo

Maputo spy chief's top-secret trip to Paris

Spotlight
ExxonMobil struggles to get Trump on board with Rovuma LNG

LAM's Embraer planes remain grounded amid financial troubles

Running Story
Cabo Delgado: a gas Eldorado and security nightmare

Former Credit Suisse employees escape sanction in hidden debt affair

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TotalEnergies and ExxonMobil in over their heads at Afungi

Washington dispatches envoy to Maputo

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ExxonMobil rejects any interference from state-owned ENH on Rovuma LNG

President Chapo to visit Paris later this year

President Daniel Chapo to visit Brussels

Business France organises a defence and cybersecurity forum in Gaborone

US justice rejects ex-minister Manuel Chang's request for early release

Despite restart, TotalEnergies kept hanging on Mozambique LNG audit findings

TotalEnergies set to change leadership in Maputo

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ENH increasingly encroaches on ExxonMobil, TotalEnergies and ENI

US House of Representatives faces burning issue of AGOA renewal

Former minister Manuel Chang seeks early release from US prison

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President Chapo puts pressure on TotalEnergies over Mozambique LNG

Italian group Bonatti tries to save its relationship with ENH on Rovuma LNG

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US and African lobbies mobilise as AGOA renewal enters high-stakes phase

TotalEnergies fights its corner on Mozambique LNG permit extension

Rovuma LNG contract row gives ExxonMobil headaches

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Tenders proliferate for Mozambique LNG project

Spotlight ExxonMobil and TotalEnergies take a hit as payment to Rwandan troops stops

Behind the scenes of Manuel Chang's delayed return to Maputo

Maputo spy chief's top-secret trip to Paris

Spotlight ExxonMobil struggles to get Trump on board with Rovuma LNG

LAM's Embraer planes remain grounded amid financial troubles

Running Story Cabo Delgado: a gas Eldorado and security nightmare

Former Credit Suisse employees escape sanction in hidden debt affair

Spotlight TotalEnergies and ExxonMobil in over their heads at Afungi

Washington dispatches envoy to Maputo

Spotlight ExxonMobil rejects any interference from state-owned ENH on Rovuma LNG

President Chapo to visit Paris later this year

President Daniel Chapo to visit Brussels

Business France organises a defence and cybersecurity forum in Gaborone

US justice rejects ex-minister Manuel Chang's request for early release

Despite restart, TotalEnergies kept hanging on Mozambique LNG audit findings

TotalEnergies set to change leadership in Maputo

Spotlight ENH increasingly encroaches on ExxonMobil, TotalEnergies and ENI

US House of Representatives faces burning issue of AGOA renewal

Former minister Manuel Chang seeks early release from US prison

Spotlight President Chapo puts pressure on TotalEnergies over Mozambique LNG

Italian group Bonatti tries to save its relationship with ENH on Rovuma LNG

Spotlight US and African lobbies mobilise as AGOA renewal enters high-stakes phase

TotalEnergies fights its corner on Mozambique LNG permit extension

Rovuma LNG contract row gives ExxonMobil headaches

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ExxonMobil and TotalEnergies take a hit as payment to Rwandan troops stops

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ExxonMobil struggles to get Trump on board with Rovuma LNG

Running Story
Cabo Delgado: a gas Eldorado and security nightmare

Spotlight
TotalEnergies and ExxonMobil in over their heads at Afungi

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ExxonMobil rejects any interference from state-owned ENH on Rovuma LNG

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ENH increasingly encroaches on ExxonMobil, TotalEnergies and ENI

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President Chapo puts pressure on TotalEnergies over Mozambique LNG

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US and African lobbies mobilise as AGOA renewal enters high-stakes phase