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eThekwini disaster teams respond to widespread flooding

Source: Government of South Africa

eThekwini disaster teams respond to widespread flooding

The eThekwini Municipality says its disaster management teams are working around the clock following severe rains that caused widespread flooding and damage across parts of Durban at the weekend.

In a statement issued on Monday, the municipality said teams were immediately deployed after the storm left a trail of submerged roads, fallen trees and damaged vehicles in several areas.

Disaster management officials, supported by recreation and parks teams, are currently on the ground responding to incidents, clearing debris and restoring access to affected routes.

According to the municipality, the Durban Central and Southern regions were the hardest hit, with 22 incidents reported, particularly in Chatsworth and Morningside. 

Flooded roads and fallen trees led to significant traffic disruptions.  

In the Western region, 13 incidents were recorded, with Westville among the most affected. Teams are working to clear debris, manage waterlogged roads and assess damage to protect residents.

The Northern region reported seven incidents, with Newlands West bearing the brunt of the storm. Emergency crews are continuing to address flooding and other storm-related hazards.

The municipality has urged residents to exercise extreme caution, avoid flooded roads and report hazards such as fallen trees, damaged power lines or blocked routes through official channels.

“Motorists are strongly advised not to attempt crossing flooded roads, as water levels may be deeper and more dangerous than they appear.

“eThekwini remains committed to prioritising the safety and wellbeing of residents. Teams are working around the clock to restore normality, reduce risks, and provide support where needed,” the statement said.

Residents in need of emergency assistance can contact the city’s Disaster Management Centre on 031 361 0000. 

Further updates are expected as teams continue to assess the extent of the damage. – SAnews.gov.za

 

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Suspects arrested at Thabo Mofutsanyana District during Easter holiday

Source: Government of South Africa

Suspects arrested at Thabo Mofutsanyana District during Easter holiday

Thabo Mofutsanyana District Police have arrested 12 suspects during Easter holiday operations for various serious offences, including murder, attempted murder, rape, possession of illegal firearms and drug-related crimes.

The intensified, high-visibility policing operations yielded positive results in both police-driven and community-reported crimes. However, the district also recorded an increase in cases of murder, attempted murder and rape.

“Six suspects were arrested in connection with murder cases reported across Nketoana, Setsoto, Maluti-a-Phofung and Phumelela municipalities. Among the victims were two women, who were murdered in separate incidents in Reitz and Warden.

“In Marquard, five suspects were arrested for possession of illegal firearms, ammunition and drugs. The confiscated drugs include crystal meth and mandrax. Several attempted murder cases were also reported, stemming from shooting incidents and stabbings, often occurring in public spaces where individuals were under the influence of alcohol.

“Police also reported disturbing rape incidents involving vulnerable victims, including a 66-year-old person and minors. In one particularly case in the Bluegumbosch Disaster Park section, a woman was allegedly raped by seven suspects while walking home from a local tavern,” the police said.

Furthermore, four additional suspects, including a police officer, were arrested for illegal possession of firearms and defeating the ends of justice. 

A total of four illegal firearms were seized during operations conducted in Harrismith, Phuthaditjhaba and Tseki. An undocumented foreign national was also arrested during these operations.

All arrested suspects are expected to appear before various Magistrate Courts today.

Police commended community members, who provided valuable information leading to these arrests. – SAnews.gov.za

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Macpherson welcomes $1bil investment unlocked through Infrastructure SA

Source: Government of South Africa

Macpherson welcomes $1bil investment unlocked through Infrastructure SA

The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure Dean Macpherson has welcomed Infrastructure South Africa’s contribution to the successful hosting of the South African Investment Conference in Sandton, last Tuesday.

Macpherson also welcomed its role in helping to unlock a $1 billion investment pledge by global agricultural company UPL, announced at the conference. 

The investment amounting to approximately R17 billion and led by UPL Chairman and Group CEO Jai Shroff, is linked to a large-scale bioethanol production facility in South Africa. 

The project will utilise sugarcane and maize as a feedstock and support the development of an integrated agricultural and energy value chain. 

Infrastructure South Africa, an entity of the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure, played a key facilitative role in advancing the project by bringing together stakeholders across the agricultural, energy and financial sectors.

This included supporting engagements between UPL and a major development finance institution to explore project preparation and financing opportunities, as well as broader collaboration to move the project towards implementation. 

The project has significant potential, including the cultivation of approximately 400 000 hectares of sweet sorghum and the production of up to 1.3 billion litres of bioethanol annually. 

This will inject significant amounts of money directly back to small and large scale farmers. 

This positions South Africa as a potential leader in the biofuels sector, while supporting rural development and job creation. 

Macpherson said Infrastructure South Africa is playing an increasingly important role in unlocking investment by removing bottlenecks, coordinating stakeholders, and supporting project preparation.

“When I was appointed Public Works and Infrastructure Minister 21 months ago, I committed to turning the department into the economic delivery unit of South Africa to help grow the economy and create much-needed jobs. 

“The $1 billion investment, facilitated by Infrastructure South Africa, is clear evidence of the progress we are making in achieving that goal,” Macpherson said. 

He said this investment demonstrates what is possible when government plays an active role in facilitating partnerships, removing obstacles, and aligning stakeholders behind a common objective. 

“It also highlights the growing importance of Infrastructure South Africa in ensuring that projects of this scale move from concept to implementation as we work to build a better South Africa,” he said. – SAnews.gov.za

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Madlanga Commission resumes hearings

Source: Government of South Africa

Madlanga Commission resumes hearings

The Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System, commonly known as the Madlanga Commission, has resumed its hearings this morning.

The commission resume its public hearings after the Easter recess with City of Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) Commissioner, Yolanda Faro, taking the stand.

“The commission will, over the coming months – ahead of its final deadline at the end of August 2026 – continue to expand its focus on areas of its Terms of Reference, which have not yet been covered.

“The inquiry will continue to run Phases 1 and 2 in parallel, with Phase 1 being the airing of allegations, and Phase 2 broadly being the responses by implicated individuals to specific allegations against them, as well as giving those implicated persons the opportunity to tell their side of the story,” commission spokesperson Jeremy Michaels said.

He noted that while the commission is investigating allegations about the criminal justice system made by Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi at a media conference last year, the commission is not mandated to investigate “all allegations of wrongdoing across the criminal justice system”.

“Any person who wishes to provide the commission with information, which falls within the Terms of Reference, can do so anonymously and confidentially by contacting the commission’s hotline on 0800 111 369, or via email at madlangacommission@behonest.co.za,” Michaels said.

The term of the commission has been extended by President Cyril Ramaphosa, with a final report expected in August this year.

A second interim report is expected to be handed to the President by the end of next month. – SAnews.gov.za

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Afreximbank to avail US$10 billion under its Gulf Crisis Response Programme (GCRP) to shield African and Caribbean Community (CARICOM) economies from the ongoing conflict

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To counter the severe economic shocks triggered by the escalating conflict in the Middle East, the Board of Directors of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) has approved a US$10 billion Gulf Crisis Response Programme (GCRP) to insulate African and Caribbean economies, financial institutions and corporates from the impact of the ongoing Gulf crisis.

The conflict, which escalated on 28 February 2026, has sent shockwaves through the global economy, with African and Caribbean economies bearing the largest share of the brunt. Given the significance of the Gulf region as a primary global source of oil, Liquid Nitrogen Gas (LNG), fertilisers, as well as the critical role of the Strait of Hormuz, the outbreak has triggered wider repercussions at a global scale, including adversely affecting African and CARICOM economies. These impacts specifically affect nations that heavily rely on fuel, fertiliser, and food imports, alongside those exposed to Gulf shipping corridors, investment flows, tourism and remittance inflows.

GCRP is designed to, among others   sustain essential imports – including fuel, LNG, food, fertiliser, pharmaceuticals – by providing vital short-term Foreign Exchange (FX) and liquidity to support vulnerable member states. It further aims to empower African energy and minerals exporters to capitalise on elevated prices and rerouted trade flows, by scaling productive capacity in strategic commodities, through pre-export finance, working capital, and inventory financing. Additionally, it provides short term relief to African and Caribbean member states whose tourism and aviation industries have been adversely impacted by the crisis. The programme is also designed to build the medium to long-term resilience of African and Caribbean economies against future shocks by scaling productive capacities for producers and exporters of energy, minerals while accelerating the completion of critical energy, port, and logistics infrastructure projects in African and Caribbean member states, delayed by the conflict.

Commenting on the facility, launched on March 31, 2026, Dr. George Elombi, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors at Afreximbank said: “This crisis response programme is in tune with our DNA. We understand how our economies work and the pain points associated with these transitory crises. The programme will support African countries in adjusting smoothly to the crisis while strengthening their resilience to future shocks through interventions that transform the structure of their economies. I commend the Board of Directors of Afreximbank for their proactivity and fortitude in approving this intervention programme.”

The GCRP builds on a series of timely emergency interventions introduced by Afreximbank in recent years, which have helped to cushion most economies from the impact of recent shocks such as the commodity shock of 2015/16, the COVID-19 Pandemic of 2020/2021 and the Ukraine crisis of 2023/24. For instance, the Bank launched a US$4 billion Ukraine Crisis Adjustment Trade Financing Programme for Africa (UKAFPA) to help African countries confront the trade and economic impact of the Ukraine crisis. Under this programme, the Bank disbursed a total of US$39 billion which helped most countries in Africa to bridge gaps associated with liquidity or access to essential goods.

These historical interventions underscore Afreximbank’s ability to deploy robust and innovative risk-mitigation frameworks to help its member states navigate global volatility, with a successful track record.

Through GCRP, Afreximbank has already begun taking proactive steps through partnerships with banks and corporates to secure fuel, other energy supplies, fertilizers and essential food imports, which supplies have been interrupted by the elongation of the crisis. Beyond the financing, Afreximbank will spearhead a coordinated regional response in partnership with the UN Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), the African Union Commission (AUC), the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat to strengthen regional coordination on energy security, trade resilience, and supply chain diversification.

– on behalf of Afreximbank.

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Email: press@afreximbank.com

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About Afreximbank: 
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is a Pan-African multilateral financial institution mandated to finance and promote intra- and extra-African trade. For over 30 years, the Bank has been deploying innovative structures to deliver financing solutions that support the transformation of the structure of Africa’s trade, accelerating industrialisation and intra-regional trade, thereby boosting economic expansion in Africa. A stalwart supporter of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA), Afreximbank has launched a Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) that was adopted by the African Union (AU) as the payment and settlement platform to underpin the implementation of the AfCFTA. Working with the AfCFTA Secretariat and the AU, the Bank has set up a US$10 billion Adjustment Fund to support countries effectively participating in the AfCFTA. At the end of December 2024, Afreximbank’s total assets and contingencies stood at over US$40.1 billion, and its shareholder funds amounted to US$7.2 billion. Afreximbank has investment grade ratings assigned by China Chengxin International Credit Rating Co., Ltd (CCXI) (AAA), GCR (A), Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) (A-), and. Moody’s (Baa2). Afreximbank has evolved into a group entity comprising the Bank, its equity impact fund subsidiary called the Fund for Export Development Africa (FEDA), and its insurance management subsidiary, AfrexInsure (together, “the Group”). The Bank is headquartered in Cairo, Egypt.

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PAC Capital Secures Four Major African Honours at the International Business Magazine Awards 2026

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PAC Capital Limited (www.PACCapitalLtd.com) has been recognised with four prestigious continental awards by the International Business Magazine, further cementing its position as a leading force in investment banking and transaction advisory across Africa.

At the 2026 awards, the firm emerged as:

  • Excellence in Cross-Border Transactions Africa 2026
  • Best Investment Banking Firm Africa 2026
  • Best Deal Structuring & Advisory Firm Africa 2026
  • Financial Advisory Firm of the Year Africa 2026

These recognitions come on the heels of the firm’s 2025 honour as Best Transaction Advisory Firm Nigeria, underscoring a consistent trajectory of excellence, innovation, and strong execution across both domestic and cross-border mandates.

Over the years, PAC Capital has built a reputation for structuring and delivering complex, high-value transactions across multiple sectors and jurisdictions. From mergers and acquisitions to capital raising and bespoke financial advisory mandates, the investment banking arm of PAC Holdings continues to demonstrate deep technical expertise, strategic foresight, and an intimate understanding of the African business landscape. Its growing portfolio of cross-border transactions highlights its ability to navigate regulatory environments, manage multi-market stakeholders, and unlock sustainable value for clients operating within and beyond the continent.

Commenting on the achievement, Humphrey Oriakhi, Managing Director/CEO, PAC Capital, stated:

“We are honoured by this recognition from International Business Magazine. Receiving four continental awards in one year is a strong validation of our borderless capital solutions initiative, strategic direction, execution capability, and the trust our clients place in us. Cross-border transactions in Africa require resilience, precision, and deep market intelligence. Our team remains committed to delivering innovative solutions that enable businesses to scale, expand, and create long-term impact.”

Also speaking, Bolarinwa Sanni, Executive Director, PAC Capital, added:

“These awards reflect the strength of our advisory model and our deliberate focus on value-driven deal structuring. Every mandate we undertake is approached with rigor, creativity, and a clear understanding of our clients’ long-term objectives. As markets become increasingly interconnected, our role as a trusted transaction partner across Africa becomes even more critical.”

With this latest milestone, PAC Capital continues to reinforce its standing as a premier African Investment Banking and Financial Advisory firm—driven by excellence, defined by innovation, and committed to shaping transformative transactions across the continent.

– on behalf of PAC Capital Limited.

About PAC Capital Limited:
PAC Capital Limited is a leading Investment Banking firm and the advisory arm of PanAfrican Capital Holdings, offering financial advisory services in project finance, mergers & acquisitions, capital raising, and corporate restructuring across diverse sectors of the economy. With a transaction footprint and pipeline spanning over 35 countries across Africa and the Caribbean, PAC Capital Limited is committed to delivering innovative and impact-driven financial solutions. With deep industry expertise and a client-centric approach, the firm is positioned as a trusted partner for complex financial transactions in emerging and developed markets.

Website: www.PACCapitalLtd.com

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Kholo Capital and Tensai provide R275 million to support Management Buy-Out (“MBO”) of Isambane Mining

Source: APO

Kholo Capital Mezzanine Debt Fund I (“Kholo Capital”) and Tensai Private Equity (“Tensai”) today announced the provision of R275 million in mezzanine debt funding to support the management buy-out (“MBO”) of Isambane Mining (“Isambane”), a leading mid-tier mining contractor in South Africa.

Isambane delivers comprehensive opencast mining services, including drilling, blasting, loading, hauling, rehabilitation and day-work services to blue-chip mining clients.

Founded in 2005, Isambane has developed into an established and reputable South African contract mining operator. The transaction enables the company’s management team to acquire 100% ownership of the business, strengthening operational control and positioning Isambane for its next phase of growth.

The R275 million mezzanine funding package comprises R200 million provided by Kholo Capital and R75 million provided by Tensai Private Equity. 

The management consortium is led by Chairman Banzi Giyose, Chief Executive Officer Johan Venter and Chief Financial Officer Jorrie Jordaan and were advised by Bravura Capital.

Zaheer Cassim, Managing Partner and Founder of Kholo Capital, commented: “We are delighted to support Isambane’s accomplished and highly motivated management team in acquiring full ownership of this exceptional business. This transaction is a strong example of how structured mezzanine debt capital can enable management-led ownership transitions without unnecessary equity dilution, while providing the flexibility required to sustain growth and operational momentum. Isambane has built a high-quality, resilient platform underpinned by long-standing relationships with Tier-1 mining clients, strong cash flow generation, and a scalable operating model. The leadership team’s depth of experience—spanning more than 170 years across operations, engineering, safety and financial management—provides a solid foundation for continued execution and growth. This transaction also aligns ownership with those closest to the business, enhances black ownership and control, and positions Isambane to capitalise on opportunities in the mining services sector. We look forward to partnering with management as a long-term capital provider, supporting their strategic objectives and helping unlock further value in the business.”

Mokgome Mogoba, Managing Partner and Founder of Kholo Capital, added: “Isambane’s portfolio includes multi-year contracts with Tier-1 mining clients, providing strong revenue visibility. Its flexible operating model enables rapid redeployment of fleet and personnel, significantly mitigating contract and asset utilisation risk. Importantly, this transaction enhances black ownership and control in a sector that has historically lacked transformation. Isambane is now a majority black-owned and black-controlled mining services company. This transaction reflects continued investor confidence in South Africa’s mining services sector and highlights the role of structured mezzanine debt in enabling management-led ownership transitions.”

Tensai added, “Tensai is pleased to partner with Kholo Capital on this transaction. Isambane’s established position and resilient operating model make it an attractive investment, and we are proud to support an experienced leadership team while contributing to meaningful transformation within South Africa’s mining sector.”

Soria Hay of Bravura Capital observed: “Bravura is delighted to have assisted the exceptional Isambane management to achieve the 100% Management Buy-Out from the existing shareholders within less than 9 months from our initial engagement. With Isambane being a capital-intensive business, we had to navigate the legal relationships with the various senior lenders carefully to achieve this outcome. All our thanks to the Kholo Capital and Tensai teams for the spirit of cooperation and partnership that was shown along the process. They were meticulous, but helpful to address the invariable niggles that always arise during these types of transactions. We wish Isambane only the best for this new chapter in its life.”

Banzi Giyose, Chairman of Isambane, said: ““This has been a complex and rigorous process, led by highly experienced investment and legal teams, and it has been a pleasure working with parties who consistently demonstrated integrity, transparency and good faith. This collaborative approach was key to achieving a successful outcome. We are sincerely grateful to Kholo Capital and Tensai, for their diligence, as well as to all advisors for their continued support and expertise.

For Isambane, this milestone marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter—one grounded in purpose, operational excellence and sustainable value creation. We remain committed to delivering strong performance while fostering safer work environments and creating meaningful opportunities for local communities.”

Johan Venter, CEO of Isambane, concluded: “This transaction represents a transformational step for Isambane, aligning ownership with a management team deeply committed to the business and its long-term success. It strengthens our foundation for disciplined growth, anchored in our core values of faith, integrity, accountability, resilience, partnership and operational excellence. Kholo Capital brought strong credibility, commercial rigour and execution capability to the process. Their principled, solutions-driven approach and ability to navigate complexity while maintaining momentum were instrumental in achieving this outcome. We enter this next phase with confidence, guided by our values and a shared commitment to building a sustainable, high-performing business.”

Norton Rose Fullbright acted as legal counsel to Kholo Capital and ENS acted as legal counsel for Tensai.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Kholo Capital.

For more information contact:
Zaheer Cassim
Managing Partner
Kholo Capital Mezzanine Debt Fund I
zaheer@kholocapital.com
Tel: +27-83-786-0845

Mokgome Mogoba
Managing Partner
Kholo Capital Mezzanine Debt Fund I
mokgome@kholocapital.com
Tel: +27-79-631-5860

Kholo Capital Mezzanine Debt Fund I
34 Melrose Boulevard
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Tensai contact details:
info@tensai.co.za
Tel: +27 21 276 2040

About Kholo Capital Mezzanine Debt Fund I: 
Kholo Capital Mezzanine Debt Fund I is a R1.4 billion specialist fund providing flexible mezzanine debt solutions to mid-market businesses across Southern Africa. The fund is designed to bridge the gap between senior debt and equity, enabling companies to access growth and acquisition capital while minimising equity dilution for shareholders.

The fund typically provides investments ranging from R70 million to R205 million to businesses generating a minimum of R25 million in EBITDA per annum. Kholo Capital invests in sectors with high social impact including infrastructure, financial services, healthcare, education, telecommunications, renewable energy, food and services. The investment mandate excludes primary mining, primary agriculture, micro-lending, gambling, ammunition, tobacco, hard liquor and government-related businesses. Larger transactions can be supported through co-investment from limited partners or through syndicated structures.

Kholo Capital provides tailored funding solutions for a variety of transaction types, including growth capital, acquisitions, management buy-outs, leveraged buy-outs, private equity transactions, share buybacks, refinancing of shareholder loans and dividend recapitalisations. The fund also partners with businesses to optimise their capital structures, including refinancing portions of senior bank debt to improve cash flow and create additional headroom for reinvestment and expansion.

Mezzanine debt funding is typically structured as a 4- to 7-year instrument with flexible, bullet repayment profiles, allowing companies to service interest during the term while deferring capital repayment to maturity. This structure supports stronger cash flow management and enables businesses to reinvest in growth initiatives. The fund targets returns more than 17%, combining yield with potential equity upside.

Kholo Capital adopts a disciplined investment approach, with leverage typically capped at 3.5x to 4.0x total debt to EBITDA and up to 80% loan-to-value, ensuring a minimum 20% equity buffer. Investments are made in established, cash-generative businesses, and the fund does not invest in distressed situations or standalone greenfield projects without appropriate guarantees from qualifying operating entities.

Founded in 2020 by Mokgome Mogoba and Zaheer Cassim, Kholo Capital is a specialist alternative investment manager with deep expertise across senior debt, mezzanine debt and private equity. The investment team has more than 100 years of combined experience and has collectively deployed over R50 billion across more than 90 transactions in over 10 African countries. The firm is led by a cohesive and experienced team with a long-standing track record of working together over two decades.

About Tensai:
Tensai Private Equity seeks to invest in businesses that demonstrate a proactive approach to innovation, recognizing the potential for technology to optimize operations, enhance customer experiences, and unlock new avenues for growth.

Website: www.Tensai.co.za

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Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Receives Phone Call from Norwegian Prime Minister

Source: Government of Qatar

Doha, April 06, 2026

HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received on Monday a phone call from HE Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Norway, Jonas Gahr Store. 

During the call, they discussed the developments of the military escalation in the region and its serious repercussions on regional and international security and stability, as well as ways to resolve all disputes in a peaceful manner. 

HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs stressed the need to stop the unjustified Iranian attacks on Qatar and the countries in the region, warning – in this context, of the consequences of irresponsible targeting of vital infrastructure, especially those related to water, food and energy facilities. 

His Excellency further emphasized the need to strengthen coordination and intensify joint efforts, return to the negotiating table, and prioritize reason and wisdom, in a way that ensures global energy security, freedom of navigation and environmental safety, and preserves the stability of the region.

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Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Receives Phone Call from Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation of Spain

Source: Government of Qatar

Doha | April 06, 2026

HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received a phone call from HE Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation of the Kingdom of Spain, Jose Manuel Albares.

During the call, they reviewed the developments of the military escalation in the region and its serious repercussions on regional and international security and stability, as well as ways to resolve all disputes in a peaceful manner.

HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs stressed the need to stop the unjustified Iranian attacks on Qatar and other countries in the region, warning against the irresponsible targeting of vital infrastructure, particularly related to water, food, and energy facilities.

HE also emphasized the necessity of strengthening coordination, intensifying joint efforts, returning to the negotiating table, and prioritizing reason and wisdom to contain the crisis, to ensure global energy security, freedom of navigation, environmental safety, and to preserve regional stability.

For his part, HE Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation of the Kingdom of Spain expressed his country’s solidarity with the State of Qatar, stressing the importance of de-escalation, preserving infrastructure and civilian facilities, and ensuring the safety of the energy sector.

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United States (U.S.) and Mozambique Advance Cooperation on Emergency Response and Safety

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On Thursday, April 2, 2026, the United States Government, through the Regional Security Office (RSO), conducted specialized training and donated Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) response equipment to the Mozambican Fire Brigade under the leadership of Mozambique’s Ministry of Interior. This initiative strengthens Mozambique’s capacity to prevent, respond to, and recover from chemical, biological and radiological incidents. 

The training of ten fire brigade personnel and the transfer of specialized equipment underscore the enduring U.S.-Mozambique security cooperation. By investing in professional development, interagency coordination, and modern response capabilities, both nations are advancing practical cooperation that enhances emergency preparedness and operational resilience. 

Addressing the participants, Chargé d’Affaires Abigail L. Dressel underscored that “First responders stand on the front lines of protecting our communities—running toward danger so others can remain safe. Today’s training and equipment donation reflect our shared commitment to strengthening Mozambique’s capacity to respond to complex threats. By training, planning, and responding together, we are not only improving preparedness—we are protecting lives and advancing our common security.”  

The United States remains committed to working alongside Mozambique to build resilient institutions, enhance preparedness, and support a safer and more secure future for both nations.

– on behalf of U.S. Embassy in Mozambique.