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Mozambique

Mozambique

Population: 34.85m
GDP: $22.49bn
Debt: 96.9% of GDP (2024)

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The fight over the Presidency escalates

Neighbouring governments are trying to mediate behind the scenes as the election dispute wreaks economic havoc

The crisis over the presidential election results has deepened following a prison riot in Maputo on Christmas Day. At least 30 were killed in clashes between inmates and...

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Nyusi offers first post-election talks

The decision by runner-up Venâncio Mondlane to rebuff President Filipe Nyusi's offer of talks on 26 November means the impasse will continue

After weeks of denial by the ruling Frente de Libertação de Moçambique (Frelimo) that there were serious problems with its claimed victory in the 9 October election,...

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All roads lead to Maputo

Opposition firebrand Mondlane is staking everything on his calls for mass protests in the capital on 7 November

Mozambique’s economy is grinding to a halt amid nationwide protests, following its disputed election on 9 October. Many in the ruling Frente de Libertação de Moçambique (Frelimo) party...


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Mondlane’s protests face critical moment following mass demonstrations in Maputo

Civil society groups have reported around 40 deaths at the hands of security forces in post-election riots, which have caused major economic damage

Protests are at a crucial moment. If mass demonstrations and economic gridlock continue, opposition candidate Venâncio Mondlane and his supporters will maintain hope that the governing Frente de...

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Fears mount as election row escalates

Presidential contender Mondlane’s supporters are preparing to confront Frelimo on the streets

The call by Lúcia da Luz Ribeiro, President of the Constitutional Council, for the Comissão Nacional de Eleições (CNE) to produce the results sheets (editais) from every polling...


Kigali tightens its security grip as Nyusi bows out

The furore over Mozambique’s national elections this month may complicate Rwanda’s military role in the northern Cabo Delgado province

Rwanda’s military, invited by President Filipe Nyusi to push back insurgents and guard the gas export plant in Cabo Delgado, is expanding its security operations and business interests...


Mondlane’s vote surge overturns the status quo

Railing against joblessness and hardship, young voters deserted Frelimo and long-time opposition Renamo

Ruling party Frente de Libertação de Moçambique (Frelimo) and leading opposition politician Venâncio Mondlane, an independent who ran on the ticket of the tiny Partido Otimista pelo Desinvolvimento...


Evidence of vote stealing mounts

Independent monitors and all the opposition parties question the credibility of the presidential and parliamentary elections

The state-backed Comissão Nacional de Eleições (CNE) has released results from each province, indicating a strong win for the ruling party Frelimo. It has until 25 October to...


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