The Cabo Delgado Business Council is calling for understanding between politicians and an end to the protests against the results of the October 9 general elections. In a publication published by Radio France Internationale (RFI), the president of the organization, Mahamudo Irache, considers that the impact of the stoppage of activities is penalizing, for the population already affected...
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Demonstrations: Interior Minister discourages participation
The government, through the interior minister, has appealed to the population to avoid taking part in the demonstrations called by Venâncio Mondlane, the independent presidential candidate. According to the government, demonstrations generally end up degenerating into acts of vandalism and violence, including the destruction of public property, the paralysis of activities and other incalculable damage, as happened...
Anglican bishops condemn murder of Elvino Dias and Paulo Guambe
The Anglican Council of Mozambique has joined several other civil society organizations and condemns the murder of Elvino Dias and Paulo Guambe. "The Anglican Council of Mozambique has been following recent events in our country with great concern and prayer. The saddest thing is that it is not those who...
Venâncio Mondlane announces week-long march across the country
The third phase of peaceful marches promoted by the independent candidate for President of the Republic, Venâncio Mondlane, will last eight days, starting on October 31 until November 7. "I'm here to announce, for all of you, the march to Maputo, or on Maputo, which will start on Thursday, October 31st, and will...
Zambézia: People take PRM officers hostage during demonstrations in Gilé
The Republic of Mozambique Police (PRM) in Gilé, in the north of Zambézia, have arrested around 10 people allegedly involved in the demonstrations that took place last weekend, in protest at the election results of October 9, announced by the National Electoral Commission (CNE). In the aftermath, the furious population...
Demonstrations: State with losses of around 4.5 billion meticais
The Mozambican state lost around 4.5 billion meticais during the three days of violent demonstrations, due to the interruption of migratory movement at the Ressano Garcia Border, in Maputo province. On a daily average, the Ressano Garcia border allows the state to collect around 1.5 billion meticais, said...
HCM: 40 patients admitted as victims of demonstrations
A total of 40 patients were admitted to Maputo Central Hospital as a result of the demonstrations that took place on October 21, 24 and 25. The information was presented yesterday by the director of emergency services at HCM, Dino Lopes. Speaking at a press conference, Lopes said that "on the first day of the demonstrations, (...) the...
General demonstrations: Venâncio Mondlane says 3rd stage will involve 4 million Mozambicans
The third stage of the nationwide demonstrations will be tough and very difficult, warned the people's leader, Venâncio Mondlane on social media. Without giving too many details, Venâncio Mondlane, the presidential candidate, said that 4 million Mozambicans would be involved in the third stage. Yes, you read that right, 4 million Mozambicans. "In the third stage of the...
Nationwide demonstrations: Venâncio Mondlane announces 3rd Stage on Monday
The presidential candidate and leader of the people, Venâncio Mondlane, will announce on Monday (28) the 3rd stage of the general demonstrations on a national scale. "My people! We have closed the 2nd Stage. On Monday, 28.10.2024, we will announce the start of the 3rd Stage of the national demonstrations, which will be louder," announced Venâncio Mondlane, via social media....
Maputo: Events canceled due to demonstrations
The demonstrations and the paralysis of socio-economic activities announced for yesterday and today have led to the cancellation of several artistic and cultural events in various parts of Maputo city. Due to the instability, the Fernando Leite Couto Foundation (FFLC) canceled the premiere of Virgílio Sitole's dance piece "Palma(s)", which was due to take place yesterday, and the launch of...