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Mozambique: Human statues a means of escaping unemployment
Leonardo Mendes, a 22-year-old student, paints “human statues” that he exhibits at traffic lights in the Mozambican capital to brighten the day of drivers and pedestrians, an activity he has also taken up to escape unemployment. “It changes...

Carry Home Faith, Hope and Service: Marian Pilgrims in Mozambique Told
“Many walked long distances, made great efforts, faced the heat—it’s not cool this October, is it? All of that is a living expression of faith, a faith that becomes a journey, a prayer, an offering,” he said. He noted that every gesture of the...

Jihadists in Mozambique kill Christians, burn homes and churches
ISMP on Sept. 30 released 20 photos purporting to show members killing Christians. MEMRE Jihadists with the Islamic State Mozambique Province (ISMP) shot to death or beheaded at least 11 Christians and burned more than 130 homes in northern...

How to watch Rinderknech vs Vacherot: live stream Shanghai Masters final 2025 online, start time, what TV channel?
Watch Shanghai Masters 2025 live streams, as Arthur Rinderknech takes on Valentin Vacherot in a blockbuster cousin vs cousin final on Sunday, October 12. They're due on Stadium Court not before 4.30pm BST / 11.45am ET. If you put money on...

World News | Indian Coast Guard Ship Sachet Arrives in Mozambique with 20 Metric Tonnes of Humanitarian Aid
Maputo [Mozambique], October 11 (ANI): The Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Sachet, an Offshore Patrol Vessel, arrived at the Port of Maputo in Mozambique on October 11 as part of its ongoing overseas deployment to Africa, the Ministry of Defence...

African peace and security dialogue: Media and controversial soundbites
One of South Africa’s challenges appears to be the relentless creation of controversial soundbites and scant broadcasting for mere story-selling rather than providing ethical journalism and informing the citizens. The Thabo Mbeki Foundation hosted...

Jihadists kill and kidnap in new Mozambique attacks
TotalEnergies was expected to resume this year a massive LNG project near Palma that was halted in early 2021 after a militant strike on the town killed more than 800 people. Around 15 insurgents entered Palma, around 30 kilometres (20 miles) from...

Food, art and community meet for a unique Blue Table dining experience in Joburg
What began as a few friends gathered around a kitchen table sharing stories over a pot of stew has grown into a powerful ritual of memory and connection. The Blue Table, a pop-up food studio founded just over a year ago by Creative Director,...
US Senate Committee Chair Decries 'Killings Of Christians' In Nigeria, Across Africa As ISIS Beheads 30 In Mozambique
In a statement condemning the growing wave of religious persecution across Africa, the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman, Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), has decried the continued killing of Christians by Islamist extremists,...

Guitar Sangoma: Sylent Nqo strums Zimbabwe's soul into Africa's soundtrack
Zimbabwe’s Sylent Nqo is quietly carving out a space of his own one built on rhythm, emotion, and spiritual connection. Known as “The Guitar Sangoma”, a nod to the healing, almost spiritual nature of his performances, Sylent is redefining...

The Jewish Art of Samuel Hirszenberg
Samuel Hirszenberg (1865-1908), a Polish-Jewish painter whose works occupy a unique place in the history of Jewish art, stood at the crossroads of European academic painting and the profound spiritual legacy of the Jewish people, crafting a body...

Goals and Highlights for Mozambique 1-2 Guinea in 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Match
Thanks! And that's all for now! Thank you so much for tuning in to this 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying match here on VAVEL. Stay tuned for the latest on this match and upcoming matches. Good night, and see you next time! END OF MATCH Guinea took...

VIDEO: From Manchester to Mozambique: Islam’s Three Monstrosities Explained
In this video (shorter written version here), we break down Islam’s three most monstrous and intertwined doctrines — beliefs that help explain everything from terror in Manchester to slaughter deep in Africa’s jungles. Related: Video: What REALLY...

Abbie Cornish, Dougray Scott to Star in Action Thriller Series ‘The Invisible’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Australian actress Abbie Cornish, whose credits include “Limitless” and “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri,” and Scottish actor Dougray Scott, who appeared in “Crime” and “Enigma,” are set to star in Southern African action thriller series...

The Story Of Sakunda Holdings And ZanuPF
Details of Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga’s damning accusations against several local business moguls, including multi-millionaire tycoon Kudakwashe Tagwirei, of looting US$3.2 billion from state coffers, including 45% of Sakunda Holdings...

Wolves vs Sunderland early injury news: 5 out and 5 doubts - including 53-time international star
The latest injury updates from Wolves and Sunderland ahead of a key match at the bottom of the Premier League table Wolves face the definition of a relegation six-pointer this weekend when they make the trip to the Stadium of Light to face...

Islamic Extremists Behead Over 30 Christians in Mozambique: A Growing Crisis in Africa
More than 30 Christians were beheaded by Islamic State terrorists in Mozambique, with the Islamic State Mozambique Province (ISMP) claiming responsibility for the attacks and destroying churches and villages in the northern provinces of Cabo...

14 albums by New England musicians to listen to this fall
Clockwise from top left: The Lemonheads (Courtesy Gareth Jones); Zahili Gonzalez Zamora (Courtesy Robert Torres); NRBQ (Courtesy Michael Hochanadel); Michael Prentky (Courtesy sassa); Ariel Strasser (Courtesy Sarah Surette); Billy Dean Thomas...

30+ Christians Beheaded in Mozambique as Radical Islamic Terrorism Runs Rampant in Parts of Africa
More than 30 Christians have been beheaded at the hands of Islamic State terrorists in Mozambique, according to a report. The Islamic State Mozambique Province, or ISMP, announced that they destroyed at least seven churches, committed acts of...

Visiting Maputo, Mozambique: TikToker reveals top tips every tourist should know
While English is taught in schools, Portuguese is the main language in Maputo, so it's helpful to learn some basic Portuguese phrases or use a translation app Unlike in South Africa, Maputo has minimal or no power outages, ensuring a smooth,...