The Latest Breaking News from Filipe Nyusi

Mozambique opens new parliament amid opposition protests and boycotts

About 250 lawmakers sworn in, while the opposition calls for a strike to protest against disputed election results.

Al Jazeera · Jan 13, 2025

Mozambique’s controversial election result upheld: What to know

Country’s top electoral court confirms ruling Frelimo party’s win, raising fears as opposition promises more protests.

Al Jazeera · Dec 23, 2024

Mozambique on edge before ruling on disputed election results

Final outcome expected after rigging allegations, weeks of protests and crackdown in which dozens have been killed

The Guardian - UK · Dec 22, 2024

Mozambique's ruling party hangs on to power in contested election

Mozambique's ruling party, Frelimo, has retained power in presidential and parliamentary elections – extending its five-decade rule as the opposition accused it of fraud and held protests in several cities.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 25, 2024

Mozambique's Ruling Party Re-elected, Opposition Holds Protests

Mozambique's ruling party was declared to have won disputed presidential and parliamentary elections by a landslide on Thursday as opposition supporters held scattered protests in several cities that resulted in at least one death.

International Business Times · Oct 24, 2024

Mozambique's elections: What's at stake?

Polls have closed and ballot counting has begun in Mozambique. Some 17 million people were registered to vote for presidential and parliamentary elections. President Filipe Nyusi is stepping down after eight years in office and four candidates are vying for the hot seat.

France 24 · Oct 10, 2024

Mozambique Starts Tallying Votes In Tense Election

Mozambique began counting votes on Wednesday at the close of tense presidential and parliamentary elections expected to allow the ruling Frelimo party to extend its 49 years in power.

International Business Times · Oct 9, 2024

Mozambique tallies votes in tense election as opposition denounces 'fraud'

Mozambique is counting votes after tense presidential and parliamentary elections that are expected to allow the ruling Frelimo party to extend its 49 years in power.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 9, 2024

Mozambique goes to the polls as ruling party faces insurgency challenges

Mozambique will hold presidential and legislative elections this Wednesday, with the ruling Frelimo party expected to extend its 50-year grip on power. However, the party is contending with a prolonged Islamist insurgency in one of Africa's largest gas fields.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 9, 2024

Mozambique’s election: Who’s contesting and what’s at stake?

Wednesday’s polls are expected to usher a younger president into power for the first time since independence in 1975.

Al Jazeera · Oct 9, 2024