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๐ฒ๐ฟ Mozambique’s Political Shift: Daniel Chapo Set to Lead Frelimo
Daniel Chapo Set to Cement Leadership as Frelimo President Amidst Turbulent Times In a pivotal moment for Mozambique, President Daniel Chapo is set to be confirmed as the President of the ruling Frelimo Party on February 14. This development follows his recent inauguration as the countryโs fifth president, a ceremony marked by widespread protests and…
๐ฒ๐ฟ Mozambique opens new parliament amid strikes and protests
Mozambiqueโs new parliament was sworn in on Monday in Maputo under tight security, as opposition-led protests and a general strike turned the city into a ghost town. Opposition leader Venancio Mondlane, who continues to challenge the results of the October 9 election, called for the strike to protest alleged electoral fraud. The swearing-in saw about…
๐ฒ๐ฟ ExxonMobilโs Rovuma LNG Project: What It Means for Mozambique and Pan-African Prosperity
Mozambique is once again at the center of global energy discussions as ExxonMobil, the US energy giant, prepares to restart work on its monumental Rovuma liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in the northern province of Cabo Delgado. This multibillion-dollar initiative has been hailed as a transformative venture with the potential to redefine Mozambique’s economy and…
Over 1,500 Escape in Massive Mozambique Prison Break Amid Political Turmoil
Mozambique is reeling from a massive prison break that saw over 1,500 prisoners escape from a high-security facility in the capital, Maputo. The prison break, accompanied by a violent riot, resulted in the deaths of 33 individuals and has intensified concerns about the nationโs escalating unrest. The incident, one of the largest prison breaks in…
๐ฒ๐ฟ Mozambique: Opposition leader Venancio Mondlane faces legal action
Mozambiqueโs Attorney General has filed a civil lawsuit against opposition leader Venancio Mondlane, who is currently in exile, accusing him of inciting unrest following allegations of electoral fraud. Authorities are seeking over 30 million meticais (approximately 480,000 euros) in damages for destruction caused during protests in Maputo. Mondlane has been calling for demonstrations since mid-October,…
๐ฒ๐ฟ Three killed, 66 injured in Mozambique protests
Mozambique’s largest hospital said on Friday at least three people were killed and 66 injured during clashes between police and protesters the day before over the disputed presidential election. The fatalities add to at least 18 people killed in earlier protests since the October 9 poll, which the opposition claims was rigged. Some groups have…
๐ฒ๐ฟ At Least 10 Shot Dead in Mozambique Post-Election Protests
At least 10 people were shot dead and another 63 injured by gunfire during post-election protests in Mozambique last week, medical associations said on Wednesday, as the country braced for further demonstrations. Protests broke out before and after Mozambique’s electoral commission announced that ruling party Frelimo had won an Oct. 9 poll, extending its 49…
Mozambique police clash with opposition protesters after disputed election
Mozambique police on Monday fired teargas at protesters in the capital Maputo who had gathered at the scene where two opposition party figures were shot dead on Saturday after a disputed election. The full results of Mozambique’s Oct. 9 national election are expected this week, with early results showing that the ruling party Frelimo is…
Mozambique headed for crucial elections amid jihadist insurgency and drought-induced hunger
Mozambicans will vote this week for a new president who many hope will bring peace to an oil- and gas-rich northern province that has been ravaged by a jihadist insurgency for nearly seven years. Close to 17 million voters will vote for the next president, alongside 250 members of parliament and provincial assemblies, on Wednesday.…
Mozambique kicks off election campaign, with focus on peaceful contest
The country officially entered its election campaign period on Saturday, marking the start of six weeks of campaigning leading up to the October 9 general election. Voters will choose their next president, parliament members, and regional authorities. President Filipe Nyusi, who has served two terms, is not seeking re-election. The presidential race is a four-way…
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