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At least 10 people are killed by police in Mozambique post-election protests, medical groups say

Oct. 31, 2024 06:27 AM EDT

MAPUTO, Mozambique (AP) — At least 10 people were fatally shot by police and dozens of others were injured when authorities cracked down on unrest following Mozambique's presidential election, two medical groups said, as the country braced Thursday for more protests against a vote criticized as...

European Union observers flag irregularities and 'alteration of results' in Mozambique election

Oct. 22, 2024 12:26 PM EDT

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — European Union election observers have flagged irregularities in Mozambique's election as the country awaits the announcement of official results this week amid protests by opposition supporters and the recent killing of two prominent opposition figures. The EU...

Mozambique rocked by the killings of 2 prominent opposition figures soon after disputed election

Oct. 19, 2024 11:00 AM EDT

MAPUTO, Mozambique (AP) — Gunmen in two vehicles ambushed the lawyer for Mozambique's leading opposition politician and a senior opposition official, shooting them dead in their SUV late at night on a main avenue in the capital, their party said Saturday. The brutal burst of violence rocked a...

Long-ruling party leads in Mozambique's election as opposition candidate calls for strikes

Oct. 16, 2024 15:38 PM EDT

MAPUTO, Mozambique (AP) — Mozambique's ruling party candidate held a clear lead in early presidential election results Wednesday as his main challenger said he would not accept them and called them fraudulent. Daniel Chapo of the ruling Front for the Liberation of Mozambique, or...

Mozambique awaits election results as the ruling party looks to extend its reign past 50 years

Oct. 10, 2024 12:26 PM EDT

MAPUTO, Mozambique (AP) — Mozambicans were waiting for early election results Thursday, a day after a vote for a new president passed off peacefully despite opposition candidates claiming fraud and manipulation by the longtime ruling party. Vote-counting began straight after polls...

Mozambique counts votes in its presidential election as opposition alleges fraud

Oct. 09, 2024 16:20 PM EDT

MAPUTO, Mozambique (AP) — Mozambique began counting votes late Wednesday in a presidential election that is expected to extend the ruling party's 49 years in power, though the opposition was already alleging fraud and manipulation. Independent candidate Venancio Mondlane, a...

Mozambique's presidential election: Here's what to know

Oct. 08, 2024 00:16 AM EDT

MAPUTO, Mozambique (AP) — Mozambicans are expected to turn out in large numbers on Wednesday for an election that will choose a successor to President Filipe Nyusi after his two terms. Close to 17 million voters in the southern African nation of 31 million people are registered to...

Mozambique headed for crucial elections amid jihadist insurgency and drought-induced hunger

Oct. 07, 2024 03:24 AM EDT

MAPUTO, Mozambique (AP) — 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. Close to 17 million voters will vote for the next...