Analysis and insights on Mozambique
Articles on politics, institutions, political economy, history and communication. The archive brings together current analysis and earlier writing; publication dates provide the context for each contribution.
Grindrod’s coal route: what changes for the Maputo corridor?
Grindrod's rail trial opens a new possibility for Matola. Mozambique's gains will depend on corridor reliability and the value that freight leaves in the country.
10 November 2026
Read articleA new chapter for criminal investigation in Mozambique
An English translation of Egidio Vaz’s May 2025 commentary on the institutional reform of Mozambique’s National Criminal Investigation Service.
8 November 2026
Read articleTiming political reform: how Mozambique’s Parliament can deliver
A June 2025 analysis of the parliamentary timetable, institutional constraints and proposed milestones for Mozambique’s national dialogue reforms.
8 November 2026
Read articleTHE MAPUTO SIGNAL: WHY GLOBAL CAPITAL IS BACKING MOZAMBIQUE’S ECONOMIC RESET
Capital markets remain the ultimate, unsentimental arbiter of a nation’s health. This week, the verdict from international investors was unambiguous: Mozambique has reached its most significant inflection point since the 2018 restructuring. The sharp rally in our 2031…
11 December 2025
Read articleWhen Fiction Becomes Foreign Policy: The Case of the 49 Afrikaner “Refugees” in the US
On 12 May 2025, 49 white South African citizens, identified as Afrikaners, arrived in the United States with refugee status. Their arrival followed a call from President Donald Trump, who, since the start of his second term, has…
13 May 2025
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About the author
Egidio G. Vaz Raposo works in research, political and institutional analysis, and strategic communication. Based in Maputo, he writes about Mozambique’s institutions, public debate and political economy.
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