The politician and leader of the nationwide demonstrations, Venâncio Mondlane, promises not to stop the demonstrations as long as the Frelimo government continues to kill the population. In yet another national live, Mondlane accused the Frelimo government of continuing to take people's lives without any justification. "This is an example...
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Absence of MPs and calls for demonstrations cast a shadow over the start of the parliamentary term
The Assembly of the Republic opens its doors today, Monday (13), to swear in the 250 deputies elected on October 9 and begin a new legislature, at a time when the country is going through a post-election crisis, after the entire opposition considered the vote counting process that gave victory to Frelimo to be fraudulent,...
Post-election crisis: State surveys destroyed heritage
Last week, the government began a nationwide survey of state assets destroyed during the violent demonstrations to contest the results of the October 9, 2024 elections. The national director of State Assets at the Ministry of Economy and Finance, Dário Sidónio Passo, was quoted by "Notícias" as saying that in...
Demonstrations lead Mozambicans to face difficulties in obtaining identity cards
Thousands of Mozambican citizens have faced difficulties in obtaining an identity card (ID) due to the political instability and violent protests taking place in various parts of the country. According to a report in the newspaper Noticias, the situation has affected the functioning of civil identification services, leading to the closure of posts and the suspension of...
Turbo V8" demonstrations: Seven people shot in Quelimane
There are patients injured by gunshots from the districts of Nicoadala and Namacurra who have been admitted to Quelimane Central Hospital. Of the seven admissions, Quelimane Central Hospital says that two lost their lives. On the eve of the New Year, the Quelimane Central Hospital received...
Sasol resumes activities after the stoppage caused by the demonstrations
South African petrochemical company Sasol, which exploits natural gas in the province of Inhambane, is operating normally, after the stoppage caused by the demonstrations that have been taking place since last October. According to a report in the newspaper Notícias, which quotes the Minister of Industry and Commerce, Silvino Moreno, the problem that culminated in the...
Venâncio Mondlane postpones announcement of "Ponta de Lança" demonstrations
Venâncio Mondlane, the presidential candidate leading the biggest protest against the election results in Mozambique since the first elections in the country, postponed this Thursday (02) the announcement of the details of the new demonstrations called "Ponta de Lança", citing technical reasons and other unforeseen events. In a post on his Facebook account, Venâncio Mondlane asked for understanding...
Turbo V8" demonstrations killed 176 people in four days
At least 176 people were shot dead by the Republic of Mozambique Police (PRM) last week during the latest of the so-called "Turbo V8" demonstrations led by presidential candidate Venâncio Mondlane, who is contesting the election results. The protests began on December 23, after the Constitutional Council, the country's highest...
Post-election tension: SADC says it is concerned about loss of life and calls for dialogue between the parties
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is calling for dialogue to end the post-election tension in Mozambique, which has been going on for more than two months in protest at the election results. In a statement to which MZNews had access, SADC Chairperson Samia Suluhu says that the region is deeply concerned about the...
Venâncio Mondlane launches details of "Ponta de Lança" demonstrations today
The presidential candidate leading the biggest protest against the election results in Mozambique since the first elections in the country, Venâncio Mondlane, promised to come forward today, Thursday (02), with details of the new phase of the demonstrations, called "Ponta de Lança". Speaking on Monday (30) on his Facebook account, the PODEMOS presidential candidate accused the...