Africa
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Venancio Mondlane, Inspiring Protests That Rocked Mozambique
Mozambican protesters kept up the heat for weeks on the ruling party they say stole elections in October, inspired by charismatic opposition leader Venancio Mondlane who mounted a formidable social media campaign from a hiding…
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Over 30 Million in Need of Aid in War-Torn Sudan: UN
The UN has launched a $4.2 billion call for funds, targeting 20.9 million people across Sudan from a total of 30.4 million people it said are in need in what it called “an unprecedented humanitarian…
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Mozambique Protest Leader Says He Will Return From Exile
Venancio Mondlane, who left Mozambique after his lawyer was gunned down on October 19, said in a Facebook live address he would arrive at Maputo’s Mavalane airport on Thursday.
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Mozambique Post-Election Violence Reportedly Kills 125 in Three Days
Around 125 people have been killed in three days of violent clashes across Mozambique amid opposition-led protests over the presidential election results, a non-governmental organisation said Thursday.
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Mass Jailbreak in Mozambique Amid Post-Election Unrest
A total of 1,534 detainees escaped the high-security prison located about 15 kilometres (nine miles) from the capital, said national police chief Bernardino Rafael at a press conference.
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Mahakama ya Juu ya Msumbiji yasema chama cha tawala kilishinda uchaguzi wa Oktoba.
Mahakama ya Juu nchini Msumbiji ilithibitisha ushindi wa chama tawala katika uchaguzi wa Oktoba uliozozaniwa, baada ya madai ya ulaghai kusababisha machafuko ya mtaani yaliyochukua wiki kadhaa na kusababisha vifo.
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South Sudan Overwhelmed by Refugee Influx: MSF
Sudan is suffering one of the world’s worst humanitarian emergencies since conflict broke out in April 2023 between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, with tens of thousands killed and millions displaced.
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Mozambique Tensions Mount Ahead of Disputed Election Results
Mozambique is braced for the validation Monday of disputed election results, with the opposition leader vowing “chaos” if the ruling party is confirmed as the winner in a standoff that has already claimed at least…
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In Wartime Bethlehem, Christmas Joy Hard to Find
On Bethlehem’s Manger Square, Christmas decorations and pilgrims are notably absent for a second wartime festive season in the Israeli-occupied West Bank city.
