The Democratic Movement of Mozambique (MDM) said today that it hopes to see electoral truth as the result of the work underway in the Constitutional Council (CC). "Regarding the results, we are concerned given what the country is going through. We hope and it is in the MDM's interest that the CC finds the truth...
Police from the Republic of Mozambique (PRM) shot dead at least three people in Ressano Garcia when they tried to repel demonstrators who were blocking the crossing at the border crossing. Several people were injured. Among the victims was a young man who was shot twice in the back while he was broadcasting live on the...
The Optimist Party for the Development of Mozambique (Podemos) yesterday filed a criminal complaint against the spokesman for the General Command of the Police of the Republic of Mozambique (PRM), Orlando André Mudumane. The party, which supports the independent candidacy of Venâncio Mondlane, alleges that Mudumane has accused supporters of the political formation of vandalism and plans to...
The President of the Constitutional Council (CC), Lúcia Ribeiro, assures that the decision on the election results will, first and foremost, respect the law, considering the current political and social situation. "Given this context [of turmoil], in this ruling, perhaps the most important thing is not the words, but the clarity of the numbers. This is my perception..."
Lawyer José Manuel Caldeira believes that the October 9 General Elections took place outside of normality, and have consequently led to the current post-election scenario. The period was marked by electoral disputes submitted to the competent bodies and demonstrations throughout the country that have already resulted in the deaths of hundreds of Mozambicans, including civilians...
Earlier this afternoon, a group of agents from the Rapid Intervention Unit (UIR) surrounded the residence of the president of the Democratic Alliance Coalition (CAD), Manecas Daniel. The group remained there until around 15:00. Manecas Daniel is in an uncertain location, after constant threats, including death threats, from individuals who identify themselves as members...
Australian mining company Syrah Resources declared "Force Majeure" on Wednesday and suspended its operations at the Balama mine, in Cabo Delgado province, as a result of the current socio-political situation. A statement issued today by the company emphasizes that this measure has to do with the progression of the post-election protests that are already affecting several mining companies....
An insurgent was shot dead in an ambush by the Defense and Security Forces, supported by Tanzanian forces, against a terrorist group in the village of Ng'angolo, in the town of Nangade, in Cabo Delgado province. The last terrorist attack in the area was last July. The recent raid took place in the early hours of Wednesday morning....
The Central Office for Combating Corruption (GCCC) has received 1,093 new cases of corruption this year, the institution's spokesman Romualdo Jhonam revealed today in Maputo. These cases were filed with the anti-corruption offices and the public prosecutors' offices. "Added to 641 cases carried over from the previous period, they totaled 1,734 cases. Of these,...
The region of Chimbazo, on the border between the districts of Luabo and Mopeia, experienced an eventful day yesterday. A group of alleged Naparama got involved in clashes with the Rapid Intervention Unit (UIR) force, which resulted in four policemen being killed. The confrontation is part of the post-election conflict that has already resulted in another 115 deaths....