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Mozambique’s Former Interior Minister Questioned over Post-Election Violence

Former Mozambican Minister of the Interior, Pascoal Ronda, appeared before the Office of the Attorney General (PGR) in Maputo on Thursday, as part of an ongoing investigation into police actions during the post-election protests that rocked the country late last year. Ronda’s questioning follows a similar hearing earlier this week involving the former commander of… Continue reading Mozambique’s Former Interior Minister Questioned over Post-Election Violence

Protesters Block Largest Mozambican Border With South Africa

BLOCKED: Protestors have blocked the Ressano Garcia border post, the largest land crossing between Mozambique and South Africa, after it was fully reopened on Saturday. Photo: Wikipedia.

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

TENSE: Tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets across Mozambique on Thursday, voicing their anger and frustration over the country’s recent general election results. (Photos: Manuel Mucari).

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

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