Mozambique’s long-ruling Frelimo party candidate, Daniel Chapo, has been sworn in as president following months of deadly protests in the southern African country over his October 9, 2024 election victory. Chapo took his oath of office on Wednesday (January 15) in the capital, Maputo, becoming the fifth president of Mozambique since the country’s independence from… Continue reading Daniel Chapo Sworn in As Mozambique’s New President After Disputed Election
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SADC Mandates Panel of Elders to Help Resolve Post-Election Crisis in Mozambique
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has mandated a panel of elders to engage with the Mozambican government and opposition leaders to solve the country’s political and security challenges. The body also directed its Inter-State Defence and Security Committee to propose measures to protect regional trade routes, humanitarian corridors, and energy supplies while working toward… Continue reading SADC Mandates Panel of Elders to Help Resolve Post-Election Crisis in Mozambique
Protesters Block Largest Mozambican Border With South Africa
Protesters occupied National Road 4 near the Ressano Garcia border, blocking the largest land crossing between Mozambique and South Africa, in the first of three days of protests called by presidential candidate Venâncio Mondlane. The border, approximately 90 kilometres from Maputo, fully reopened on Saturday after clashes instigated by protesters restricted crossing for about a… Continue reading Protesters Block Largest Mozambican Border With South Africa
Mondlane Announces New Wave of Post-Election Protests Across Mozambique
Mozambique’s presidential runner-up, Venancio Mondlane, has announced a new wave of demonstrations set to take place from 13 to 15 November 2024, across various regions of the country. Speaking in a live social media appearance on Monday, Mondlane explained that these protests, marking the fourth phase of his ongoing campaign, would unfold in several stages,… Continue reading Mondlane Announces New Wave of Post-Election Protests Across Mozambique
Mozambique-South Africa Border Reopens Amid Revenue Loss Due to Post-Election Protests
The Ressano Garcia border, the largest Mozambican land crossing between Mozambique and South Africa, recorded a revenue loss of 400 million Meticais (€5.8 million) during its closure due to post-election protests challenging the election results. The border was anticipated to handle goods worth 1,700 million Meticais (€24.8 million) in November alone. However, according to Mozambique… Continue reading Mozambique-South Africa Border Reopens Amid Revenue Loss Due to Post-Election Protests
Demonstrations Paralyse Mozambique Over Controversial Election Results
Maputo, Mozambique — Tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets on Thursday, voicing their anger and frustration over the country’s recent general election results. The demonstrations, which have escalated into violent clashes in some areas, have sparked fears of political instability in the Southern African nation. The unrest follows the announcement of results… Continue reading Demonstrations Paralyse Mozambique Over Controversial Election Results