UN alarmed by Mozambique's escalating post-election violence, mass displacement

The United Nations voiced alarm Tuesday at the violence surrounding post-election protests in Mozambique, which has forced thousands to seek shelter in neighbouring countries. UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, raised concerns over the growing number of …

Neighbours Urge End to Mozambique Violence After 278 Deaths

The Southern Africa regional bloc SADC called for an immediate halt to all violence in Mozambique on Tuesday, where 278 individuals have lost their lives since the primary opposition party began demonstrating against alleged electoral fraud in the …

Mozambique: South Africa sends special envoy to help quell unrest

South Africa has sent a special envoy to meet with Mozambique’s outgoing president, in an attempt to quell deadly protests sparked by Mozambique's disputed election in October. The South African president, Cyril Ramaphosa, called on special envoy …

SADC calls for immediate peace in Mozambique amid rising tensions

Ivan Zhakata Herald Correspondent The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has called for calm in Mozambique, where post-election unrest has led to violence, loss of lives and significant economic disruptions. Speaking on behalf of the regional …

Regional Bloc Urges Mozambique Restraint With 278 Dead in Unrest

(Bloomberg) — A southern African bloc called for an immediate end to hostilities in Mozambique, where post-election protests have left dozens of people dead and caused extensive damage to private and government property. Article content The violence has …

Thousands displaced as post-election unrest grips Mozambique

Mozambique post-vote violence sparks exodus, economic chaos

Mozambique’s ruling Frelimo party may have hoped that the High Court confirmation of their highly disputed election victory on 23 December would settle the matter. Instead, the court’s ruling ignited fresh violence, prompting thousands of Mozambicans to …

Mozambique Updates: Mondlane Suspends Protests for Five Days to Allow Rights Abuse Investigations

Mozambican opposition leader Venancio Mondlane has announced a five-day suspension of protests to enable international organisations to investigate allegations of human rights abuses by security forces. The protests, sparked by disputed election results …

African Energy Chamber calls for peace & stability as Mozambique prepares to tap into Liquefied ...

With plans underway to restart construction of the delayed $20 billion Mozambique LNG project, which promises to produce 13.1 million tonnes of LNG per year for domestic use, it has never been more important to prioritise peace and stability in Mozambique. …

Mozambique updates: Cyclone Chido triggers Government and UN joint response

Mecufi District, Cabo Delgado Province – WFP provides emergency assistance to communities devastated by Cyclone Chido. WFP/Nassreen Bachir The World Food Programme (WFP) is responding after Cyclone Chido, which struck Mozambique on 15 December leaving …