The Latest Breaking News from Mozambique

At least 21 killed in Mozambique unrest after top court’s election decision

After Monday’s ratification of contested October elections, a new wave of protests is under way.

Al Jazeera · Dec 24, 2024

Mozambique faces more unrest after high court confirms Frelimo victory

Opposition leader Venancio Mondlane called on Tuesday for a nationwide shutdown in Mozambique deepening fears of prolonged violence and economic disruption.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 24, 2024

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.

Top News · Dec 23, 2024

Mozambique court upholds the governing party's presidential election victory as protests flare again

Mozambique’s highest court has upheld the governing party’s win in the October presidential election following weeks of opposition protests in which more than 100 people have died

The Independent UK · Dec 23, 2024

Mozambique top court confirms governing party’s win in disputed election

Constitutional Council validates results of the October polls that extended Frelimo party’s half-century grip on power.

Al Jazeera · Dec 23, 2024

Mozambique On Edge As Judges Rule On Disputed Election

Tension was mounting in Mozambique Monday with judges about to rule on its disputed election, with the opposition leader vowing "chaos" if the ruling party is confirmed as the winner in a standoff that has already claimed at least 130 lives.

International Business Times · 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

Climate, migration and conflict mix to create ‘deadly’ intense tropical storms like Chido

Cyclone Chido was an “intense tropical cyclone”, equivalent to a category 4 hurricane in the Atlantic. It made landfall in Mayotte, a small island lying to the north-west of Madagascar on December 14, generating wind gusts approaching 155mph (250km/hr). Later on, it hit Mozambique, East Africa with the same ferocity.

The Conversation · Dec 20, 2024

Cyclone Chido death toll in Mozambique rises to 73

At least 66 of the deaths occurred in the northern Cabo Delgado province, national disaster centre says.

Al Jazeera · Dec 19, 2024

Cyclone Chido leaves 34 dead and devastates Mozambique

Cyclone Chido has claimed at least 34 lives and caused widespread destruction across Mozambique, the National Institute of Risk and Disaster Management confirmed on Tuesday. The powerful storm, which made landfall earlier this week, has left thousands displaced and severely damaged infrastructure, including homes and roads.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 17, 2024