European Union Military Mission in Mozambique Supports Costa do Sol Beach Cleanup on Africa Day

25.05.2025 EUMAM Mozambique

Maputo, Mozambique - Military personnel from the European Union Military Assistance Mission in Mozambique (EUMAM MOZ) took part on Sunday morning in a beach cleanup at Costa do Sol, in Maputo. The initiative was organised by the Maputo City Council as part of the celebrations for Africa Day, commemorated annually on 25 May.

The activity, which also included a tree planting initiative, brought together Mozambican volunteers, municipal workers, members of the security forces, and EUMAM MOZ personnel, including Brigadier General Luís Barroso, the Mission Commander. In total, around 10 tonnes of waste were collected.

European Union Military Assistance Mission in Mozambique, 2025

This initiative forms part of a broader programme promoted by the Maputo City Council, which includes several activities to mark Africa Day.

EUMAM MOZ is a non-executive European Union military mission with a mandate running until June 2026. The mission comprises 83 military personnel from 11 different nationalities.