Mozambican Government acknowledges Police ‘excesses’ on protesters
On November 5, Mozambique’s Defense Minister Cristóvão Chume acknowledged that Security Forces may have used “excessive force” to manage recent protests but emphasized that the […]
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International community raises concerns over rising tension and repression in Mozambique
On Monday morning, October 21, Mozambican police forcefully suppressed a demonstration in central Maputo. The protest followed a call from opposition leader and presidential candidate […]
Mozambique: Presidential candidate Mondlane calls for a “general strike” alleging fraud in the elections
After alleging widespread fraud in Mozambique’s October 9 elections, presidential candidate Venâncio Mondlane has called for a nationwide strike on October 21 to protest the […]
Mozambique: Daniel Chapo wins in Cabo Delgado and Maputo city
The Provincial Election Commissions of Maputo and Cabo Delgado announced the election results this Sunday October 13. In Maputo, Daniel Chapo from the ruling FRELIMO […]
More than 17.1 million Mozambicans elect new President of the Republic today
This Wednesday marks Mozambique’s seventh presidential election, along with the seventh legislative elections and the fourth elections for provincial assemblies and governors. Current President Filipe […]
Mozambique general elections: End of a peaceful and “exemplary” calm campaign
The campaign for Mozambique’s general elections concluded at midnight on Sunday, with 5.3 million voters expected to head to the polls on Wednesday, October 9, […]
Mozambique: At least 30 people arrested in one month of election campaign
At least 30 people have been arrested in connection with 44 electoral crimes recorded during the month-long campaign for Mozambique’s upcoming general elections in October, […]
Mozambique: Campaign Kicks Off for General Elections
In Mozambique, the campaign for the general elections on October 9 officially began on Saturday, August 24. The ruling Frelimo party, in power since the […]
EU to send around 130 observers to Mozambique during general elections
On August 22, the European Union announced it will deploy a mission of 130 observers to monitor Mozambique’s general elections scheduled for October 9. European […]