2017 in Mozambique explained

This article lists events from the year 2017 in Mozambique.

Incumbents

• President: Filipe Nyusi
• Prime Minister: Carlos Agostinho do Rosário

Events

• 15 February  - The tropical cyclone Dineo struck the coast of Mozambique.^[1] At least seven people were killed across the country, and an estimated 20,000 homes were destroyed and approximately 130,000 people were directly affected.^[2] Dineo was the first tropical cyclone to hit Mozambique since Cyclone Jokwe in 2008.^[3]
• The 2017 Lusophony Games will be hosted in Maputo

Notes and References

1. News: Shenaaz Jamal. Times Live. 16 February 2017. 16 February 2017. Dineo lashed Mozambique with 200mm of rain.
2. News: Reuters. Times Live. February 16, 2017. 16 February 2017. Storm Dineo kills at least seven people in Mozambique - govt.
3. Web site: World Meteorological Organization. ReliefWeb. 15 February 2017. 16 February 2017. Tropical Cyclone Dineo hits Mozambique.