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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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, […]
Mozambique: Main opposition absent, meeting to end electoral crisis cut short
The meeting convened by Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi with the presidential candidates on Tuesday, November 26, aimed at addressing the ongoing post-election crisis, ended after […]
Mozambique: Constitutional Council expects election results to be announced by December 23
The Mozambican Constitutional Council (CC) announced on November 25 that it is “working hard” to ensure “electoral truth” regarding the October general elections, with final […]
Mozambique: Daniel Chapo confirms attendance of today’s meeting with other candidates
The Mozambique Liberation Front (Frelimo) confirmed on November 25 that its candidate, Daniel Chapo, will attend a meeting convened by President Filipe Nyusi on November […]
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 […]
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 […]
Mozambique’s top opposition leader says he was targeted by attempted murder
Mozambican opposition leader Venancio Mondlane claimed he narrowly escaped an assassination attempt in South Africa, where he had sought refuge after disputing recent election results. […]
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 […]