Thousands flee Mozambique post-vote violence to Malawi
Thousands have fled Mozambique in the past week to neighbouring Malawi seeking refuge from the southern African nation's deadly post-election protests, authorities told AFP. Some 13,000 people have crossed over to Malawi since Monday,
6,000 inmates escape from a high-security prison as post-election violence roils Mozambique
Police chief Bernardino Rafael said 33 prisoners died and 15 others were injured during a confrontation with the security forces.
Mozambicans flee to neighbouring Malawi amid post-election unrest
More than 2,000 Mozambican families have sought refuge in Malawi this week, Malawian authorities said, as dozens of people were reported killed in spreading unrest over a disputed election in October.
Mozambique prison riot kills at least 33 amid civil unrest following controversial elections
A violent prison riot in Mozambique on Thursday has resulted in the deaths of at least 33 individuals and the escape of at least 1,500 inmates from a high-security facility in the capital, Maputo.
Election Unrest Fuels Crisis in Mozambique: Families Flee to Malawi
Over 2,000 Mozambican families have fled to Malawi due to violent unrest following a disputed election in October. The conflict, triggered by the ruling Frelimo party's contested victory, has resulted in 125 deaths since the Constitutional Council validated the election.
Hundreds escape Mozambique prison amid election protests
Protests erupted on Monday in response to Mozambique's highest court confirming that the ruling Frelimo party, in power since 1975, had won October's presidential elections. Mr Rafael said groups of anti-government protesters had approached the prison in the capital Maputo on Wednesday.
More than 6,000 prisoners escape in Mozambique amid post-election unrest
More than 6,000 prisoners escaped from a prison near Maputo on Wednesday, taking advantage of the third day of unrest triggered by the controversial confirmation of the long-ruling Frelimo party as the winner of recent elections.
Mass jailbreak in Mozambique amid post-election unrest
More than 1,500 prisoners escaped from a Maputo prison Wednesday, taking advantage of the third day of unrest triggered by the controversial confirmation of the long-ruling Frelimo party as the
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Pan-African Parliament calls for restraint, dialogue in Mozambique
Johannesburg: The Pan African Parliament (PAP), the legislative body of the African Union based in Johannesburg, on Saturday ...
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6,000 inmates escape Mozambique prison amid post-election riots
The prisoners fled during violent protests, that have seen police cars, stations and general public infrastructure destroyed ...
Mozambique’s highest court upholds victory for the ruling Frelimo Party
Mozambique's top court has declared election victory for the country’s ruling Frelimo Party and its 47-year-old presidential ...
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Mozambique: CC Gives Frelimo Landslide Victory Despite Major Fraud
The Constitutional Council (CC) today gave Frelimo president, a majority in parliament, and all provincial governors. The CC ...
Why Is Mozambique in Chaos?
More than 250 people have died in this southern African nation as protesters disputing the results of the presidential ...
Mozambique’s top court confirms ruling party win in disputed election
Mozambique’s top court on Monday confirmed the ruling party Frelimo’s victory in an October election, which has sparked ...
Mozambique court upholds the governing party’s presidential election victory as protests flare again
Mozambique’s highest court has upheld the governing party’s win in the October presidential election following weeks of ...
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ATM calls on SA to prepare for an influx of refugees fleeing Mozambique
The African Transformation Movement (ATM) has called on the South African government to prepare for an influx of refugees fleeing the turmoil in Mozambique, reports Cape {town} Etc.