Police shot two during protests at Vale mine, say activists; Luísa Diogo said to be preparing presidential campaign

Welcome to Zitamar’s daily Mozambique briefing for 13 May, 2021

Agenda:

• Today: “First National Dialogue: Towards a food policy in Mozambique”, discussion by activist groups, 2pm Maputo time; press release here, Zoom link here

• Today: President Filipe Nyusi receives customary greetings from members of Mozambique’s diplomatic corps, at the presidential palace, Maputo

• Today-Friday: Defence minister Jaime Neto continues off…