Mozambique: Delenia Cueteia takes command of Pemba Naval School

Commander Delenia Daniel Cueteia took command of the Naval School of Pemba, in Cabo Delgado province, on Monday, 19 October 2026, with responsibility for ensuring the quality of military training and helping strengthen the operational capabilities of the Mozambican Navy (MGM).

The handover ceremony was presided over by the Commander of the Pemba Naval Marines, Captain Carlos Chiconela, who highlighted the importance of the Naval School in preparing qualified, disciplined personnel capable of meeting the demands of naval missions.

On the occasion, Captain Carlos Chiconela urged military personnel to cooperate with the new commander, prioritising discipline, professionalism and team spirit, regardless of gender.

For her part, Commander Delenia Cueteia expressed her commitment to putting her professional experience at the service of the institution, promoting coordination, responsibility and compliance with directives from senior command.

The ceremony included the signing of the record of assumption of command, presentation of the unit report, a military parade and a visit to the different sections of the Pemba Naval School.