In view of the riots that took place yesterday during the Renamo party march in Maputo city, the police say that they were caused by disobedience to the route proposed by PRM agents. The PRM spokesman in Maputo city, Leonel Muchina, who was speaking as part of the Renamo demonstrations, which are taking place a little...
PRM launches tear gas to disperse Renamo sympathizers
The Republic of Mozambique Police (PRM) fired tear gas today in Maputo city to disperse Renamo supporters who were marching with the party's president in protest against electoral fraud. The police intervention, in an attempt to stop the progress of the march along Avenida Vladimir Lénine, took place at Praça...
Police deny robbery of police station in Manhiça
The spokesman for the General Police Command, Orlando Mudumane, has just denied the alleged robbery of a police station in Manhiça. Yesterday, a screenshot of a message about the alleged robbery went viral and some news platforms took it for granted, without citing sources. But officially it's fake news," said the spokesperson for the...
MISA-Mozambique condemns attacks on journalists
Misa Mozambique, an NGO that defends press freedom, condemns the attacks on journalists perpetrated by the police during the vote counting process throughout the country. "Misa-Mozambique condemns in the strongest terms these flagrant acts of aggression and intimidation against journalists, in full exercise of their duties, which constitute...
Opposition parties warn of "threats and intimidation" by the police
The president of the Renamo party, Ossufo Momade, called on the police to avoid "acts of threat and intimidation" in the local elections taking place today, asking for a "republican" attitude. "We want to urge the Police of the Republic of Mozambique to comply with the law, we don't want excesses, we want every voter to be able to exercise their civic right, without...
Police still have no trace of the businessman's kidnappers in the capital
The Police of the Republic of Mozambique (PRM) yesterday confirmed the kidnapping of a Mozambican businessman, which took place on Wednesday afternoon in the city of Maputo. However, they still have no clues about the kidnappers. The spokesman for the PRM in Maputo city, Leonel Muchina, said that the police authorities are taking steps to find the kidnapped victim's...
Court sentences policeman accused of inciting coup to 13 years in prison
This Wednesday, the Inhambane Provincial Court sentenced an agent of the Rapid Intervention Unit (UIR) to 13 years in prison for inciting a coup d'état and disobedience. The convict fainted after the sentence was read out, but regained consciousness after being revived by a court official. Thus, the court pointed out...
Zimbabwe's Commissioner General promotes 186 after elections to protect E. Mnangagwa in power
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) Commissioner-General Godwin Matanga has promoted 186 officers a day after the elections, in what is understood to be a move to ensure that President Emmerson Mnangagwa's attempt to retain the presidency is protected against any outside force. The promotions were announced on August 24 in...
PRM blocks march to present Renamo candidate
The Police of the Republic of Mozambique (PRM) tried unsuccessfully to block the march to present the Renamo Party candidate for the municipality of Vilankulo for the local elections on October 11. According to information provided by the CIP Electoral Bulletin, the act took place on Sunday (13) August, when Renamo organized a parade through...
Police foil health fair organized by striking doctors
On Tuesday, the Republic of Mozambique Police (PRM) and the municipal police of the country's capital prevented the health fair promoted by Mozambican doctors, who have been on strike since July 10. Once again, according to the medical profession, the police claimed "higher orders". According to DW, the...