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Dec 22, 19:09

Mozambique's Constitutional Court to Confirm Frelimo Victory Amidst Protests and Violence

Following the October 9th Mozambican presidential election, the Constitutional Court will confirm Frelimo's victory on Monday despite over 130 deaths and nearly 4,000 arrests during weeks of opposition protests; the outgoing president attempted mediation, but the opposition leader remains in exile a...

Mozambique's Constitutional Court to Confirm Frelimo Victory Amidst Protests and Violence

Following the October 9th Mozambican presidential election, the Constitutional Court will confirm Frelimo's victory on Monday despite over 130 deaths and nearly 4,000 arrests during weeks of opposition protests; the outgoing president attempted mediation, but the opposition leader remains in exile a...

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What are the long-term implications of Frelimo's continued rule for the future of democracy and political stability in Mozambique?

The potential for further violence in Mozambique is high, especially if the Constitutional Court confirms Chapo's win. The opposition's 'Turbo V8' protests are anticipated to be more intense than the previous '4x4' demonstrations. This ongoing unrest underscores the deep-seated political divisions and the challenges facing Mozambique's transition to a stable democracy. The actions of Frelimo, a former liberation movement, mirrors patterns observed in other post-colonial African nations, where such movements transitioned into authoritarian regimes.

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Dec 6, 22:11

90 Dead in Mozambique's Post-Election Violence

At least 90 people have died in Mozambique in post-election violence since October 21, sparked by the assassination of two opposition figures and disputed election results awarding victory to the ruling Frelimo party, according to the Plataforma Decide civil society group; police confirmed five addi...

90 Dead in Mozambique's Post-Election Violence

At least 90 people have died in Mozambique in post-election violence since October 21, sparked by the assassination of two opposition figures and disputed election results awarding victory to the ruling Frelimo party, according to the Plataforma Decide civil society group; police confirmed five addi...

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What is the immediate impact of the post-election violence in Mozambique?

At least 90 people have died in Mozambique since the October 9 elections due to ongoing violence, according to the local civil society movement Plataforma Decide. The police have confirmed five deaths on Wednesday alone, with some victims crushed and beaten during protests in Nampula and Maputo provinces. These deaths follow the assassination of two opposition figures in Maputo on October 21, which sparked the initial wave of protests.

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