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Africa: Mozambique

Once hailed as a model of post-conflict democracy, Mozambique has descended into protests and violence since a disputed October election won by long-time ruling party Frelimo. By ALFREDO ZUNIGA (AFP)

'Bloody crackdown' on Mozambique protests has killed 110: Amnesty

15 hours ago | Africa: Mozambique

Amnesty International on Wednesday urged Mozambique to end its bloody crackdown on protesters , saying 110 have been ki ...

Mozambique rapper Nikotina poses next to a mural of his idol, social issues rapper Mano Azagaia. By ALFREDO ZUNIGA (AFP)

Nikotina, the soundtrack of Mozambique's youth in protest

Dec 11, 2024 | Africa: Mozambique

Popular Mozambique rapper Nikotina KF is rattled and stressed after facing police tear gas and rubber bullets just hours ...

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Mozambique violence fuelled by historical grievances and civil war politics

Dec 10, 2024 | Africa: Mozambique

Ongoing protests in Mozambique have highlighted deep-rooted political discontent following October's controversial elect ...

Protesters blockade a road during a demonstration against the government in Mozambique's capital, Maputo. By Amilton Neves (AFP)

Post-election protests in Mozambique paralyse two power plants

Dec 7, 2024 | Africa: Mozambique

Post-election protests in Mozambique paralysed two power plants on Saturday, the national utility said as deadly unrest ...

A fresh wave of protests launched Wednesday turned deadly. By Amilton Neves (AFP)

Dozens killed in Mozambique post-election violence

Dec 6, 2024 | Africa: Mozambique

At least 90 people have been killed in Mozambique amid clashes between anti-government protesters and security forces sp ...

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Mozambique forces face UN scrutiny after military vehicle strikes protester

Nov 29, 2024 | Africa: Mozambique

Mozambican security forces have been accused of using excessive force to suppress anti-government protests following dis ...

A protester throws a stone at an armoured vehicle during clashes in Mozambique's capital Maputo. By ALFREDO ZUNIGA (AFP)

New clashes in Mozambique as two reported killed

Nov 27, 2024 | Africa: Mozambique

Anti-government protesters and security forces clashed in Mozambique Wednesday with two people reported killed in a nort ...

A protester throws a stone at an armoured vehicle during clashes in Mozambique's capital Maputo. By ALFREDO ZUNIGA (AFP)

Fresh fury as Mozambique police mow down protester

Nov 27, 2024 | Africa: Mozambique

Fresh anti-government protests erupted in Mozambique Wednesday after a police vehicle mowed down a woman at a demonstrat ...

Mondlane is believed to have left the country for fear of arrest or attack. By ALFREDO ZUNIGA (AFP/File)

Mozambique opposition leader sets conditions for post-vote talks

Nov 22, 2024 | Africa: Mozambique

Mozambique's opposition leader said Friday he would accept the president's offer of talks after deadly post-election unr ...

A police officer aims his weapon at protesters in Maputo, Mozambique, on November 7, 2024, who were disputing the outcome of the October 9 elections that extended the ruling Frelimo party’s 49-year rule. (Photo: AP/Carlos Uqueio)

Journalists in the crossfire of Mozambique’s post-election crisis

Nov 20, 2024 | Africa: Mozambique

New York, November 19, 2024 mdash;In the weeks since Mozambique rsquo;s October 9 general election mdash; which was

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At least 30 die in Mozambique election protests says rights group

Nov 9, 2024 | Africa: Mozambique

Mozambique's opposition has promised to continue protests over contested election results that extended the ruling Freli ...

Burnt vehicles littered the streets on Friday. By ALFREDO ZUNIGA (AFP)

Death toll from Mozambique election protests rises to at least 30

Nov 9, 2024 | Africa: Mozambique

Mozambique's opposition on Friday promised fresh protests, as rights groups said at least 30 people had been killed in t ...

In the biggest demonstration yet, several thousand people marched in Maputo Thursday, some throwing rocks and setting up barricades before being dispersed by security officers. By ALFREDO ZUNIGA (AFP)

At least 30 killed in Mozambique since start of election violence: HRW

Nov 8, 2024 | Africa: Mozambique

Human Rights Watch (HRW) said Friday that at least 30 people have been killed in Mozambique in almost three weeks of cra ...

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