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Mozambique's ruling party hangs on to power in contested election

Mozambique's ruling party, Frelimo, has retained power in presidential and parliamentary elections – extending its five-decade rule as the opposition accused it of fraud and held protests in several cities.

Radio France Internationale

Mozambique's Ruling Party Re-elected, Opposition Holds Protests

Mozambique's ruling party was declared to have won disputed presidential and parliamentary elections by a landslide on Thursday as opposition supporters held scattered protests in several cities that resulted in at least one death.

International Business Times

Mozambique ruling party declared winner of election marred by killings

Frelimo presidential candidate Daniel Chapo is said to have received 70% of vote, after claims of rigging

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Mozambican Opposition Leader Says Security Forces Killed His Lawyer

The main opposition candidate in Mozambique's contested general election on Tuesday accused security forces of killing his lawyer, as European Union observers cast doubt on the vote.

International Business Times

In Mozambique, Cigars 100% Made In Africa

In a small neon-lit factory in Maputo, a dozen workers are hand-rolling premium cigars intended for the global market, seemingly undisturbed by the pungent tobacco smell.

International Business Times

Mozambique opposition calls strike amid election fraud claims and assassinations

Mozambique’s opposition has called for a general strike on Monday, with nationwide demonstrations to protest alleged fraud in the 9 October elections. While official results are still pending, the protests follow the recent assassination of two close associates of opposition leader and presidential candidate Venancio Mondlane - his lawyer Elvino…

Radio France Internationale

Mozambique opposition figures killed as protest grows over election results

Lawyer Elvino Dias and official Paulo Guambe shot as their party plans a national strike over disputed election

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Mozambique’s 2024 elections: 9 major challenges that will face the next president

The incoming president of Mozambique faces an array of interconnected problems deeply rooted in historical, socioeconomic and political dynamics. He must balance meeting immediate needs with long-term structural change.

The Conversation

‘People did not go quietly’: divers explore wreck of 18th-century slave ship where mutiny took place

Black archaeologists join team investigating off the coast of Mozambique as part of global project to identify and tell stories of wrecked ships involved in transatlantic slave trade

The Guardian - UK

9 million Mozambicans live below the poverty line – what’s wrong with the national budget and how to fix it

Mozambique ranks in the bottom 20 of the human development index. This measures a country’s progress based on key dimensions such as a long and healthy life and a decent standard of living. Nearly two-thirds of Mozambicans – 18.9 million people – live below the national poverty line of US$0.70-a-day.

The Conversation

Mozambique's elections: What's at stake?

Polls have closed and ballot counting has begun in Mozambique. Some 17 million people were registered to vote for presidential and parliamentary elections. President Filipe Nyusi is stepping down after eight years in office and four candidates are vying for the hot seat.

France 24

Mozambique Starts Tallying Votes In Tense Election

Mozambique began counting votes on Wednesday at the close of tense presidential and parliamentary elections expected to allow the ruling Frelimo party to extend its 49 years in power.

International Business Times

Mozambique tallies votes in tense election as opposition denounces 'fraud'

Mozambique is counting votes after tense presidential and parliamentary elections that are expected to allow the ruling Frelimo party to extend its 49 years in power.

Radio France Internationale

Mozambique Elections: Frelimo's Dominance Faces New Challenge

Explore Mozambique's upcoming presidential election, featuring key candidates, challenges, and hopes for the future.

Top News

Mozambique Prepares For Election Amidst Ongoing Insurgency

Mozambique's upcoming elections amidst insurgency in Cabo Delgado, focusing on peace and socio-economic challenges. Stay updated with AP's Africa coverage.

The Independent UK

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

International Business Times

'We Will Win!': Mozambique's Ruling Party Confident At Final Vote Rally

Mozambique's Frelimo party gathered around 4,000 people for a final rally ahead of elections Wednesday when it is likely to maintain a firm grip on power, although with a change of president.

International Business Times

Mozambique Vote: No Suspense But Some Disillusion

Across Maputo are red flags pierced by harsh sunlight and faded walls plastered with posters of Frelimo, the party that has been in power in Mozambique for half a century.

The Independent UK

Palestinian, Filipino and Mozambican activists and a London research agency given human rights award

The Right Livelihood Award has been given to activists from the Palestinian territories, the Philippines and Mozambique as well as to a U_K_ research agency for making "a profound impact on their communities.”

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