Mozambique: Police fire live rounds at opposition rally
Gunshots were heard at an anti-government march in Maputo. The opposition has accused the ruling party of clinging on to power by rigging the presidential vote last year.…
Mozambique’s newly elected President Daniel Chapo officially sworn in
FRELIMO's presidential candidate Daniel Chapo will be sworn in as Mozambique’s president on Wednesday (January 15) amid tensions over election dispute.…
Exiled opposition leader returns to Mozambique and says he is president-elect
Opposition leader Venancio Mondlane has returned to Mozambique from two months of self-exile. He had left the country late last year after presidential elections that he says were fixed.…
Mozambique: Tensions rise as main opposition leader returns
Mozambique opposition leader Venancio Mondlane has returned home after fleeing following a poll he says was rigged. Authorities fear a repeat of the deadly violence that followed the October election.…
Mozambique prison break leaves dozens dead as thousands go free
A mass jailbreak in Mozambique that saw thousands of inmates go free has left dozens dead. Also, inflation in Chad means traders struggle to keep up with fuel prices, one of the…
Mozambique: Thousands flee to Malawi amid election unrest
As political violence in Mozambique continues, thousands of families are crossing the border into Malawi, with officials warning the situation is "dire."…
Mozambique top court confirms ruling party’s disputed win
Mozambique's Constitutional Court on Monday confirmed the ruling Frelimo party's victory in October's contentious election, following weeks of deadly street clashes over allegations of rigging. Exiled opposition leader Venancio Mondlane has vowed…
Mozambique’s major cities paralyzed by post-election unrest
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.…
More climate challenges ahead for Mozambique and Malawi
Cyclone Chido has wreaked havoc in parts of Mozambique and Malawi. Building more resilience in advance of major storms that will no doubt follow is important, experts say.…
Cyclone Chido kills 34 in Mozambique after battering Mayotte
Dozens are dead in Mozambique following the destruction left by Cyclone Chido. On the French island of Mayotte, a curfew has been put in place as the cleanup continues.…
Mozambique unrest partially blocks key trade route with South Africa
Mozambique unrest partially closed the Lebombo border on Friday, disrupting a vital trade passage between South Africa and Mozambique.…