Decades after Frelimo’s promise of liberation from Portuguese colonization, Mozambique now faces widespread dissatisfaction under President Daniel Chapo, who assumed leadership amidst widespread criticism of a fraudulent election. Tens of thousands protested the inauguration, leading to violent clashes with police and at least 300 deaths, reflecting a growing unrest with Frelimo’s leadership. Chapo vows to address citizens’ concerns by cutting government spending and reaching out to opposition leaders, such as Venâncio Mondlane, who advocates for reforms and continues to call for protests to pressure the government for change.
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‘I fled Zamzam camp with child in my arms and luggage on my head’
The Zamzam camp in Sudan, home to 700,000 internally displaced people, was devastated by an attack from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) last week, exacerbating the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the region following two decades of conflict. Residents, including Fathiya Mohammed, who lost her husband during the chaos, fled to Tawila, enduring severe conditions and violence, with many reporting being robbed along the way. Medical charity Doctors Without Borders has reported a surge in...
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