Mozambique: Major cities paralysed by post-election chaos
Post-election violence has spread across Mozambique, paralyzing cities and disrupting daily life. As the chaos escalates, the United Nations has called for calm and a peaceful resolution.
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.
More than 6,000 prisoners escape in Mozambique amid post-election unrest
More than 6,000 prisoners escaped from a prison near Maputo on 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.
6,000 inmates escape from a high-security prison as post-election violence roils Mozambique
Police chief Bernardino Rafael said 33 prisoners died and 15 others were injured during a confrontation with the security forces.
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.
Mozambicans flee to neighbouring Malawi amid post-election unrest
More than 2,000 Mozambican families have sought refuge in Malawi this week, Malawian authorities said, as dozens of people were reported killed in spreading unrest over a disputed election in October.
Hundreds escape Mozambique prison amid election protests
Protests erupted on Monday in response to Mozambique's highest court confirming that the ruling Frelimo party, in power since 1975, had won October's presidential elections. Mr Rafael said groups of anti-government protesters had approached the prison in the capital Maputo on Wednesday.
Mozambique Leader Calls For 'Non-Violence', Maputo Tense
Mozambique's president-elect Daniel Chapo on Friday called for“non-violence” and“unity” after widespread rioting this week ...
Fear, chaos grip Maputo after postelection violence
Food, fuel, medicine are running low for city's inhabitants while escape of 1,000-plus prison inmates is fueling rumors and ...
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Mozambique prison riot kills at least 33 amid civil unrest following controversial elections
A violent prison riot in Mozambique on Thursday has resulted in the deaths of at least 33 individuals and the escape of at least 1,500 inmates from a high-security facility in the capital, Maputo.
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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 ...
Why Is Mozambique in Chaos?
More than 250 people have died in this southern African nation as protesters disputing the results of the presidential ...
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Mozambique's Highest Court Upholds Victory for the Ruling Frelimo Party
Mozambique's top court has declared election victory for the country's ruling Frelimo Party and its 47-year-old presidential ...
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 ...
Mozambique police commander says 33 dead, 1,500 escaped in Maputo prison riot
Mozambique is experiencing escalating civil unrest linked to October’s disputed election, which extended long-ruling party ...