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The Latest Breaking News from Mozambique

Clanging pans: Why Mozambique’s election protesters refuse to go away

More than a month after a disputed election, protests still roil the country, even as shutdowns bleed the economy.

Al Jazeera

Mozambique in post-election turmoil: economic policies that could make a difference

Turmoil following presidential and parliamentary elections in Mozambique has been severe. Preliminary official results from the 2024 elections indicated a landslide win by the ruling party, Frelimo. These results are widely contested, with various reports of irregularities.

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Mozambique Post-Election Violence Raises Regional Concerns

Learn about Mozambique's post-election protests, border closures, and political stability concerns impacting the region.

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Why post-election violence in Mozambique is a concern for Southern Africa

Weeks of violent protests have marked the outcome of Mozambique disputed Oct. 9 elections, which saw ruling party Frelimo’s candidate Daniel Chapo declared the winner

The Independent UK

At least 30 die in Mozambique election protests says rights group

Mozambique's opposition has promised to continue protests over contested election results that extended the ruling Frelimo party's near five-decade rule. At least 30 people have died since protests broke out last month, an international rights group has said.

Radio France Internationale

Toll From Mozambique Election Protests Up To At Least 30

Mozambique's opposition on Friday promised fresh protests, as rights groups said at least 30 people had been killed in three weeks of demonstrations over contested election results.

International Business Times

Mozambique on edge as army is deployed to help stop post-election protests

Mozambique has deployed soldiers on the streets to help keep order following weeks of protests against the ruling party that has been accused of rigging last month’s election to extend its 49 years in power

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Tensions grow in Mozambique as police fire tear gas at protesters

Mozambican police fired tear gas at hundreds of opposition supporters on Thursday in the capital, Maputo, marking the largest protest yet against last month’s disputed election results.

Radio France Internationale

Mozambique police fire tear gas at protesters denouncing ‘rigged’ election

Nation rocked by violence since October 9 vote, won by Frelimo party that has been in power for almost 50 years.

Al Jazeera

Clashes In Mozambique After Opposition Leader Calls For Protest

Police in Mozambique fired tear gas and deployed dogs to disperse protesters in the capital Maputo Thursday, after the opposition called a demonstration against the contested election results.

International Business Times

South Africa closes its border again with Mozambique, where post-election violence worsens

South Africa has closed its border again with Mozambique, where post-election protests have escalated, leading to clashes between protesters and the police

The Independent UK

Mozambique Deploys Soldiers Ahead Of Planned Protests

Soldiers and police were patrolling Mozambique's capital Maputo early Thursday ahead of a planned protest against election results seen by the opposition as fraudulent, AFP reporters said.

International Business Times

Mozambique deploys soldiers ahead of planned protests

Soldiers and police were patrolling Mozambique's capital Maputo early Thursday ahead of a planned protest against election results seen by the opposition as fraudulent, AFP reporters said.

Radio France Internationale

Internet access returns to Mozambique – but social media remains blocked

Social media is still restricted in Mozambique following days of internet blackouts.

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The Independent UK

Mozambique threatens to deploy soldiers to quell post-election protests

Mozambican authorities have threatened to deploy soldiers to quell post-election protests that have engulfed the country after the opposition rejected the results of the country’s polls which saw the Frelimo party extend its 58-year rule

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Mozambique VPN usage soars as internet restrictions continue

While it's the first time the country has resorted to strict internet censorship during protests, VPN usage keeps growing as restrictions are still in place.

Radio France Internationale

Mozambique opposition chief says he escaped assassination attempt

Mozambique's leading opposition politician, Venancio Mondlane, claimed in a video this Monday to have escaped an attempted assassination in South Africa where he had taken refuge after last month's disputed elections.

The Guardian - UK

Death toll rises as protesters rage against Mozambique election result

Police accused of killing at least 11 unarmed bystanders since 24 October, amid claims poll was rigged

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At least 10 people are killed by police in Mozambique post-election protests, medical groups say

Two medical groups in Mozambique say at least 10 people were fatally shot by police and 63 others sustained gunshot wounds when authorities cracked down on unrest following the presidential election

Al Jazeera

‘Ready to die’: Protesters face bullets for political change in Mozambique

At least 11 people have died in a police crackdown on post-election protests following disputed October 9 polls.

International Business Times

Internet Blackout Hits Mozambique Capital After Election Protests

Mozambique's capital Maputo on Friday suffered a mobile internet blackout after protests against the re-election of the ruling Frelimo party descended into violence.

Radio France Internationale

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.

International Business Times

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.

The Guardian - UK

Mozambique ruling party declared winner of election marred by killings

Frelimo presidential candidate Daniel Chapo is said to have received 70% of vote, after claims of rigging

International Business Times

Mozambican Opposition Leader Says Security Forces Killed His Lawyer

The main opposition candidate in Mozambique's contested general election on Tuesday accused security forces of killing his lawyer, as European Union observers cast doubt on the vote.

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