NGO reports 5 dead and 22 shot on the first day of new protests in Mozambique
On December 4, Mozambique witnessed a tragic escalation in its ongoing election-related protests, with at least five people killed and 22 injured by gunfire, according […]
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Mozambican capital needs €2.6 million for roads during current rainy season
Mozambique’s National Roads Administration (ANE) announced on December 3 that it requires a minimum of 180 million meticais (€2.6 million) for road maintenance during the […]
New protests in Mozambique following the unsuccessful presidential meeting
Protests supporting opposition leader Venancio Mondlane, who challenges the results of Mozambique’s October 9 elections, intensified on Wednesday, November 27. Demonstrations erupted in multiple locations, […]
Cape Verdean President calls for dialogue in Mozambique
Cape Verdean President José Maria Neves has called for dialogue among political parties and candidates in Mozambique to address escalating post-election violence. Speaking on Thursday, […]
Mozambique: vandalism and property destruction during post electoral protest
On Tuesday, November 12, Mozambican business leaders reported that strikes and protests called by presidential candidate Venâncio Mondlane have caused an estimated loss of 24.8 […]
South Africa puts border with Mozambique on high alert
South African authorities have tightened security at the Komatipoort-Ressano Garcia border with Mozambique following a call by Mozambican presidential candidate Venâncio Mondlane for a week-long […]
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: 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 […]
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’s timber exports fell 75% in four years
Mozambique’s timber exports have plunged nearly 75% over the past four years, falling to 2.099 million tons in 2023, according to the National Statistics Institute […]