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Tanzania’s independence leader Julius Nyerere built a new army fit for African liberation: how he did it

Tanzania has long enjoyed a reputation as a peaceful country. In contrast to most of its neighbours, this east African nation of 67 million people has largely avoided large-scale violence within its borders.

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Samora Machel’s vision for Mozambique didn’t survive: what has taken its place?

Samora Moisés Machel, the first president of independent Mozambique, was born in 1933 in Gaza province, in the south of the country. He died in an unexplained plane crash on 19 October 1986, in Mbuzini, South Africa.

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Mozambique carried out a brutal crackdown on post-election protests, Amnesty says

A leading international rights group has accused Mozambique's security forces of a brutal, three-month crackdown on protests after the country's election last year

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New research shows 4.8 billion people affected by internet censorship in 2024

Almost half the world was impacted by internet restrictions in 2024. Which country was affected the most, and how can people fight back?

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Political assassinations, police violence and lack of press freedom: 3 barriers to peace in Mozambique

Mozambique’s parliament and its new president, Daniel Chapo, were sworn in in mid-January 2025 after a tumultuous post-election period of protests, barricades and police violence.

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Mozambique’s cycles of violence won’t end until Frelimo’s grip on power is broken

Mozambique’s political history has been marred by violence, disputed elections and authoritarian control. The pattern continues. As the 2024 elections have shown, Mozambique remains trapped in a cycle of violence and instability. Mass protests due to widespread allegations of electoral fraud and police violence led to the deaths of dozens…

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Mozambique swears in contested leader Chapo amid heavy security

Mozambique's new president, Daniel Chapo, took office Wednesday in a heavily guarded ceremony in the capital Maputo – extending his party's five-decade grip on power amid fierce opposition claims of electoral fraud and threats of continued protests.

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Mozambique Opposition Leader Returns, Rejects Election Results

Mozambique's opposition leader returns to challenge disputed election results, sparking protests and violence. Calls for negotiations to end unrest and cas...

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Mozambique opposition leader returns after post-election violence

Venâncio Mondlane went into self-imposed exile after disputed elections in October, saying he feared being assassinated

The Guardian - UK

Clashes in Mozambique as main opposition leader Mondlane returns from exile

One man reportedly killed in deadly clashes with police as Mondlane lands in Maputo months after disputed vote.

Al Jazeera

Mozambique Opposition Leader Due Home Amid Tension Over Disputed Vote

Mozambique's opposition leader is expected to return from exile Thursday to push his claim to have won presidential elections, risking an escalation in a dispute about the vote just days ahead of the swearing in of his rival.

International Business Times

Thousands welcome Mozambique opposition leader as he returns from exile

Thousands of people turned out to meet Mozambique's main opposition leader after he returned home from more than two months in exile Thursday to push his claim that he won the October presidential election.

Radio France Internationale

Who were the winners and losers of African democracy in 2024?

In 2024, 18 elections took place on the African continent, from Senegal to South Africa, Algeria to Ghana, with the results an equal mix of democratic success stories and challenges still to overcome.

Radio France Internationale

Fighting for change: why the road to parliament is still rocky for women across Africa

In a critical year for elections on the continent, three women who took office in 2024 talk about the obstacles they see in politics and where gains are being made

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Mozambique president-elect urges ‘unity’ amid unrest, citizens fleeing

Daniel Chapo says he will be ‘president of all’, calls for ‘non-violence’ after week of protests against vote-rigging.

Al Jazeera

At least 6,000 inmates escape from Mozambique jail: What we know

Authorities said the inmates broke free amid protests by opposition demonstrators angry at election results.

The Guardian - UK

London-listed miner pauses Mozambique operation amid political unrest

Gemfields makes decision over ruby mining after groups ‘took advantage’ of situation to try to invade its site

The Independent UK

Dozens of prisoners killed during jailbreak as Christmas Day riots grip Mozambique

Civil unrest over disputed presidential election result continues

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Mass Jailbreak In Mozambique Amid Post-election Unrest

More than 1,500 prisoners escaped from a Maputo prison Wednesday, taking advantage of the third day of unrest triggered by the controversial confirmation of the long-ruling Frelimo party as the winner of recent elections.

Radio France Internationale

Mass jailbreak in Mozambique amid post-election unrest

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Mozambique's Top Court Confirms Frelimo's Election Victory

Mozambique's post-election unrest and protests follow Frelimo's victory confirmation, leading to casualties and economic implications.

The Guardian - UK

Mozambique’s top court confirms election result after months of protest

Opposition claimed ruling Frelimo party rigged 9 October vote, leading to months of civil unrest

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