Political assassinations, police violence and lack of press freedom: 3 barriers to peace in Mozambique

Mozambique’s parliament and its new president, Daniel Chapo, were sworn in in mid-January 2025 after a tumultuous post-election period of protests, barricades and police violence. The 9 October 2024 elections prompted countless reports of fraud, leading …

Police chief accused of Mozambique abuses sacked by new president

Mozambique's police chief Bernadino Rafael has been sacked, following allegations of brutality during October's disputed election and its aftermath. He has denied claims by prominent opposition figures that he had worked with criminal groups to …

Opposition Leader Indicates Conditional Readiness to Dialogue with Mozambique’s New Government

Opposition leader and political firebrand Venancio Mondlane has indicated his readiness to work with Mozambique’s new government, headed by President Daniel Chapo. However, that intent is tied to conditions Mondlane sees as non-negotiable, mainly dealing …

Will Angola face a Mozambique-like scenario in the upcoming elections?

By Manuel Godsin MOZAMBIQUE recently inaugurated its new president amid a tense political atmosphere. The event, attended by numerous African leaders, symbolised a moment of change for the nation, but the underlying tensions remain unresolved. While …

Mozambique president fires police chief

Mozambique’s President Daniel Chapo has fired his police chief Bernadino Rafael amid allegations of brutality during the recent riots triggered by the disputed October 9th elections. The former police boss has denied reports that he collaborated with …

Mozambique's largest university, Chinese firm sign memo on academic support in major fields

MAPUTO, Jan. 24 (Xinhua) -- The Eduardo Mondlane University (UEM), Mozambique's largest higher education institution, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with a Chinese company on supporting its academic initiatives in strategic fields. …

Mozambique President Sacks Police Chief Amid Election Abuse, Brutality Allegations

Civil society groups, however, reported approximately 300 fatalities in the protests. President Daniel Chapo, who assumed office last week, has dismissed Mozambique's police chief, Bernardino Rafael, following allegations of brutality during October’s …

South Africa-Mozambique economic ties weather political storm

By Thabile Nkunjana, Moses Lubinga, and Victor Thindisa There is no reason to be alarmed about trade between South Africa and Mozambique in the foreseeable future. Concerns over trade between South Africa and Mozambique were raised following the post- …

TotalEnergies confirme le retard de son projet au Mozambique

Le projet gazier de 20 milliards de dollars est très contesté : des ONG dénoncent des violiations des droits humains et une empreinte carbone qu’elles estiment insoutenable. “Si TotalEnergies semble mettre en pause sa menace d’une relance sans cesse …

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