MAPUTO (Reuters) - Human Rights Watch accused Mozambique's government and foreign mining companies on Thursday of "serious shortcomings" in resettling communities to make way for coal mines, leaving thousands without proper homes, food or sources of income. Full story
Mozambique's rhinoceros population was wiped out more than a century ago by big game hunters. Reconstituted several years ago, the beasts again are on the brink of vanishing from the country by poachers seeking their horns for sale in Asia. Full story
MAPUTO (Reuters) - The deadliest attacks in Mozambique in more than a decade by suspected opposition gunmen have rekindled memories of a 1975-1992 civil war and put pressure on the ruling party to rethink the marginalization of its main political foe. Full story
MAPUTO (Reuters) - Gunmen attacked a bus and a truck in central Mozambique on Saturday near the opposition stronghold of Muxungue, killing three people and raising fears of sustained political violence ahead of elections next year, local media said. Full story
MAPUTO (Reuters) - Mozambican police raided the headquarters of the opposition Renamo party, arresting up to 15 people and firing teargas, the opposition and local media said on Thursday, fuelling tension before next year's election. Full story
(Reuters) - Three key executives that were behind the creation and sale of Cove Energy Plc <CNVGF.PK> have reunited to raise funds for oil and gas exploration in waters off Mozambique, the Financial Times reported on Sunday. Full story
Pope Francis is seen during a meeting with Mozambique's Prime Minister Alberto Vaquina during a meeting at the Vatican April 11, 2013. Picture taken April 11, 2013. REUTERS/Alessandro Di Meo/Pool (VATICAN - Tags: RELIGION PROFILE)
Mozambique's Prime Minister Alberto Vaquina
Mozambique's Prime Minister Alberto Vaquina shakes hands with Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone following a meeting with Pope Francis at the Vatican April 11, 2013. REUTERS/Alessandro Di Meo/Pool (VATICAN - Tags: RELIGION POLITICS)
Pope Francis talks to Mozambique's Prime Minister Alberto Vaquina during a meeting at the Vatican April 11, 2013. REUTERS/Alessandro Di Meo/Pool (VATICAN - Tags: RELIGION POLITICS)
