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UN News
Source: UN News |

Rights experts call for immediate end to post-election violence in Mozambique

UN independent human rights experts on Friday called on Mozambican authorities to prevent and end ongoing violence and repression of demonstrators in the wake of contentious general elections last month

Weeks of violent protests have marked the outcome of the disputed 9 October presidential elections, which saw ruling party Frelimo candidate Daniel Chapo emerge the winner amid widespread allegations of fraud. Frelimo has been in power since 1975. Multiple news reports indicate that violent and repressive measures were used by…

The Zimbabwe Advocate
Source: The Zimbabwe Advocate |

A Step Toward Stability: Nyusi’s Commitment to Peaceful Transition Sets Example for Mozambique and Africa

By pledging to transfer power peacefully, Nyusi breaks from this pattern, underscoring a culture of governance that values institutional integrity, stability, and public trust over personal ambition

In a powerful demonstration of democratic integrity, Mozambique's President Filipe Nyusi has pledged to step down amid the country’s ongoing political crisis, promising a peaceful transfer of power to President-elect Daniel Chapo. This commitment, a rare decision in a region where political transitions are often marked by strife, is a…

African Energy Chamber

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Source: African Energy Chamber |

ExxonMobil, bp Showcase Major African Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Projects at African Energy Week (AEW) 2024

ExxonMobil is targeting FID for its Rovuma LNG project in Mozambique by early 2026, while bp approaches the startup phase of the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim LNG development in Senegal and Mauritania

Global energy majors ExxonMobil and bp affirmed their commitment to oil and gas investment in Africa, expressing interest in forging new partnerships to capitalize on rising energy demand during keynote addresses at the African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies conference. ExxonMobil is currently spearheading the Rovuma LNG project in…

Amnesty International
Source: Amnesty International |

Mozambique: End violent post-election crackdown ahead of 7 November Maputo march

The government has repeatedly cut internet access across the country and blocked social media sites for nearly a week

Ahead of a major opposition march planned for 7 November in Maputo following disputed elections, Mozambique’s Frelimo-led government must halt its violent and widespread crackdown on human rights and respect everyone’s rights to freedom of expression, peaceful assembly and association, Amnesty International said.  The crisis in Mozambique is the country’s…

African Energy Week (AEW)

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ExxonMobil Hosts Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Regional Pitch Competition at African Energy Week (AEW) 2024

Spotlighting innovative solutions to energy problems in Africa, the competition featured presentations by high school students from Mozambique, Angola, Namibia and Nigeria

Scholars from Mozambique, Nigeria, Namibia and Angola gathered at African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies 2024 (https://AECWeek.com/) in Cape Town to present their innovative solutions to real-world energy challenges in diamond sponsor ExxonMobil’s STEM Africa Regional Pitch Competition. This event is part of a broader initiative by the ExxonMobil Foundation…

The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa
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President Ramaphosa welcomes preliminary General Elections results in Mozambique

The general elections were held in Mozambique on 09 October 2024

President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed the release of preliminary results of the General Elections in Mozambique by the National Electoral Commission (CNE).  The general elections were held in Mozambique on 09 October 2024. The Mozambican Constitutional Council is expected to validate and proclaim the electoral results in the next 14…

Norwegian Refugee Council
Source: Norwegian Refugee Council |

Mozambique: Intensifying crisis forces suspension of aid as millions affected

Some 700,000 people face acute hunger across the country, and hundreds of thousands are impacted by annual climate shocks

Statement by Ulrika Blom, the Norwegian Refugee Council’s country director in Mozambique, on the intensifying crisis and suspension of aid: “The Norwegian Refugee Council is gravely concerned about the intensifying crisis in Mozambique, which comes on top of an already catastrophic humanitarian situation. Across the country, people are struggling to…

African Union (AU)
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African Union Commission Chair Condemns the Post-Election Violence in Mozambique and Calls for Calm

The Chairperson urges all political actors to maintain a peaceful disposition as the country awaits the official declaration of the final results by the Constitutional Council

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, condemns the killing of Mr Elvino Divas and Mr Paulo Gambe and expresses his sincere condolences to their families. The Chairperson calls on the Mozambican security authorities to undertake the necessary investigation and bring the perpetrators to justice.  The Chairperson…

European Union External Action
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Mozambique: Statement by the High Representative on the latest political killings

The EU calls for utmost restraint by all, and for respect of fundamental freedoms and political rights

The European Union condemns in the strongest terms the killing of Elvino Dias, legal advisor to Presidential candidate Venâncio Mondlane, and opposition politician Paulo Guambe, and expresses condolences to their families and friends. In a democracy, there is no place for politically motivated killings. The European Union calls for an…

Amnesty International
Source: Amnesty International |

Mozambique: Stop shooting at peaceful political rallies amid disputed election results

Mondlane has called for a nationwide strike on 21 October amid allegations of irregularities during campaigning, voting and tallying

Responding to reports that police in Mozambique’s Nampula city fired at and detained supporters of opposition presidential candidate Venâncio Mondlane at a rally following disputed national elections, Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, Khanyo Farise, said:  “Regardless of who wins the election, Mozambican police must respect…