Mozambican President Daniel Chapo on Tuesday swore in six more ministers to join the cabinet already in office. Pending is the Ministry of Justice, Constitutional and Religious Affairs. Among those swore in is one Ricardo Sengo, who has already nicknamed Mozambique’s Elon Musk by some secitions of the media. A manager and businessman, Sengo has been appointed Minister in the Presidency for Civilian Affairs. Born in Massinga, in the southern province of Inhambane, Sengo holds three master’s degrees in economy, finances and management. Comment Sengo’s portfolio is akin to that of a chief of staff ensuring the smooth running of the presidency. Most importantly, Sengo will manage the finances of the Office of the President. This is where things can...
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Former Mozambican Finance Minister Manuel Chang has finally been extradited to the United States after a protracted extradition battle played out in South African courts.
On Wednesday, South Africa’s Justice and Correctional Services surrendered Chang to US Marshals Service, who promptly flew him to the US, where he is to be tried on charges of fraud.
Click on the picture to see the timeline from his arrest on 29 December 2018 to his extradition on 12 July 2023.
A pensive Manuel Chang in one of his court appearances in Gauteng (South Africa)Photo: News24 The...
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Daniel Chapo was sworn in on Wednesday as Mozambique’s president at a subdued ceremony following months of post-election violence. However,...
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