South Africa & Mozambique

South Africa: South Africa is the primary nation affected by the Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak and is implementing a large-scale vaccination campaign to protect its livestock industry and food security.

Mozambique: Mozambique is participating in regional cooperation efforts with South Africa to combat transboundary animal diseases like Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD).

South Africa: South Africa is the host nation for the Phalaborwa Rare Earths Project, receiving investment from the United States despite a diplomatic rift. The project aims to extract rare earth elements from industrial waste within its borders.

Mozambique: Mozambique is the location of the Monte Muambe rare earths project, which received $1.8 million for a feasibility study from the U.S. Trade and Development Agency.

South Africa: South Africa is experiencing renewed anti-foreigner protests, leading to diplomatic tensions with Nigeria and concerns over the safety of foreign nationals.

Mozambique: Mozambique is mentioned as a neighboring country from which migrants travel to South Africa for work.