Decades ago, Mozambique’s liberation party, FRELIMO, easily attracted hordes of admirers. The promise of liberation from Portuguese colonialists and a life with jobs and housing for all was an easy sell in the southern African nation suffering under racist rule. But when Frelimo’s Daniel Chapo becomes president on Wednesday, he will face more people dissatisfied … Read more
Maputo, Mozambique – Mozambique’s capital, Maputo, is slowly returning to normal, but residents are still fearful of widespread looting and vandalism after the ruling party was confirmed to have won the election. There are shortages of food, fuel and medicine for the city’s residents, while the escape of more than 1,000 prisoners from a maximum-security … Read more
Maputo – Mozambique’s top court has declared the victory of the country’s ruling Frelimo party and its 47-year-old presidential candidate Daniel Chapo in an election that was marred by widespread fraud after nearly two months of violent protests that have left more than 100 people dead. Went. People and many others were injured. FRELIMO has … Read more
Moroni, Comoros – The French territory of Mayotte in the Indian Ocean suffered widespread damage from Tropical Cyclone Chido, officials said Saturday, as the storm headed toward the eastern coast of the African continent. According to the French weather service, Chido packed winds of more than 220 kilometers per hour, blowing metal roofs off homes … Read more