Amade Camal
Amade Camal | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1954 |
| Died | 18 September 2025 (aged 70–71) |
| Citizenship | Mozambique |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Years active | 1994-1999 |
| Employer | Member of the Assembly of the Republic |
| Political party | Assembly of the Republic of Mozambique |
Amade Chemane Camal Jr. (1954 – 18 September 2025) was a Mozambican politician and businessman.[1] The CEO of Sir Comercio Internacional, and the father of leading transport businesses in Mozambique.[2] He was a member of the Assembly of the Republic of Mozambique for Nampula Province from 1994 to 1999.[3]
Education
Camal had his formal education at a local primary school before receiving a scholarship to attend secondary school.[4] After completing his secondary school on scholarship, he gained admission to the Eduardo Mondlane University in Maputo, the premier institution in the country.[5][6] At the university, he studied Political science and International relations, where he developed a comprehensive understanding of governance, diplomacy, and the regional geopolitical landscape, which guided his work.[4]
Politics
Camal was critical of the urban planning problems in Maputo, saying that the city's poor infrastructure contributes to its notoriously bad traffic, especially during rush hour, and hurts urban mobility in the county.[7]
In 2023, in protest of Israel's occupation of Palestine, several Mozambican organizations established an unofficial "Israeli Apartheid free zone". Camal's company Sir International joined the protest, stating that they would refuse to sell any Israeli products.[8]
Personal Life
A Muslim,[9] Camal attended the public celebrations of Eid al-Adha in Maputo. He denounced the rise of Islamism in Mozambique, saying that Islam is a religion of peace.[10]
Death
Camal died on 18 September 2025, at the age of 71.[11][12]
References
- ^ "Amade Camal, a key voice in Mozambique's business and politics, passes away at 71". Mozambique. 2025-09-18. Retrieved 2026-03-12.
- ^ [email protected] (2025-09-19). "President Mourns Death of Amade Camal and Highlights Political and Business Legacy • 360 Mozambique". 360 Mozambique. Retrieved 2026-03-12.
- ^ "Unknown title". Mozambiquefile: A Mozambique News Agency Monthly (274–284): 10. 1999.
- ^ a b Central, Biography. "Amade Camal". Biography Central. Retrieved 2026-03-12.
- ^ "10 Best Universities in Mozambique [2025 Rankings]". EduRank.org - Discover university rankings by location. 2019-11-21. Retrieved 2026-03-12.
- ^ "Top Universities in Mozambique: Best Higher Education Institutions - Stay Ahead with Inforoc. Your Go To Hub for Tech Insights and Solutions". 2025-03-22. Retrieved 2026-03-12.
- ^ "Amade Camal: "falta de um estudo sobre a organização da mobilidade retrai soluções sustentáveis"" (in Portuguese). O Económico. 17 September 2020. Retrieved 16 June 2025.
- ^ "Mozambican citizens establish an Israeli Apartheid free zone". Mozambique Insights. 16 March 2023. Retrieved 16 June 2025.
- ^ Morier-Genoud, Eric (26 October 2023). Towards Jihad?: Muslims and Politics in Postcolonial Mozambique. Hurst Publishers. ISBN 978-1-80526-322-7.
- ^ ""Nenhum muçulmano mata em nome da religião", disse Sheikh Umar Ayuba" (in Portuguese). O Pais. 28 June 2023. Retrieved 16 June 2025.
- ^ Morreu Amade Camal vítima de doença (in Portuguese)
- ^ Jesus, Tomasia de (2025-09-18). "Presidente Chapo lamenta morte de Amade Camal e enaltece legado político e empresarial - Isoc News". Retrieved 2026-03-12.